UK lawmakers pass motion calling for 'immediate humanitarian ceasefire' in Gaza after historic disorder in House of Commons
British lawmakers passed a motion calling for an "immediate humanitarian ceasefire" in the Gaza Strip.
Thu Feb 22 2024
Lawmakers will try to oust UK PM Truss this week, Daily Mail reports
British lawmakers will try to oust PM Liz Truss this week despite Downing Street's warning that it could trigger a general election.
Mon Oct 17 2022
UK PM Johnson visits church where lawmaker was stabbed to death
Met Police has said that the murder of British lawmaker David Amess in Essex has been declared as a terrorist incident.
Sat Oct 16 2021
British lawmaker murdered in knife attack at meeting in church
There was no detail about the motivation for the attack.
Fri Oct 15 2021
UK parliament approves Brexit trade deal with EU as both sides look to future
British lawmakers approved Prime Minister Boris Johnson's post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union on Wednesday.
Thu Dec 31 2020
British lawmakers hit by cyber security attack
A spokeswoman for the House of Commons confirmed that unauthorised attempts had been made to access parliamentary accounts and that systems were in place to protect member and staff details.
Sun Jun 25 2017
British lawmaker killed in shock attack before EU vote
Jo Cox is the first British MP to be killed in office since Ian Gow was killed by a car bomb planted by the Irish Republican Army in 1990.
Fri Jun 17 2016
British lawmakers will soon debate whether to ban Donald Trump from the U.K.
The decision comes after more than 560,000 people signed a petition calling for such a ban -- well over the 100,000 legally required.
Wed Jan 06 2016
Britain votes for plain cigarette packaging
British lawmakers on Wednesday voted in favour of forcing tobacco firms to sell cigarettes in plain packaging despite fierce opposition from the industry.
Thu Mar 12 2015
British MPs pass non-binding vote to recognise Palestine
British lawmakers voted overwhelmingly in favour of recognising Palestine as a state on Monday.
Mon Oct 13 2014
British MPs criticise Queen's household finances
British lawmakers on Tuesday urged Queen Elizabeth II's royal household to further reduce running costs and get to grips with a backlog of property repairs.
Tue Jan 28 2014
British parliament rejects military action in Syria
British lawmakers voted against military action in Syria on Thursday in a stunning defeat for Prime Minister David Cameron.
Fri Aug 30 2013
Brother of British Labour leader to step down as MP
British lawmaker David Miliband is to stand down as an MP, it was reported on Monday.
Wed Mar 27 2013
British lawmakers approve gay marriage
British lawmakers voted in favour of controversial legislation allowing gay marriage on Tuesday despite fierce opposition from members of Prime Minister David Cameron's own party.
Tue Feb 05 2013
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024