Oliver Dowden named UK deputy PM after Raab's resignation
The British government named Oliver Dowden deputy prime minister on Friday, replacing Dominic Raab who resigned earlier in the day
Fri Apr 21 2023
UK Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab resigns after bullying probe
The loss of the third senior minister over their personal conduct in the last six months will damage PM Rishi Sunak's efforts to revive the governing Conservative Party's fortunes.
Fri Apr 21 2023
UK trial lawyers stage walkouts in dispute over funding
Lawyers stage a walkout in a dispute over govt funding, refusing to take on new cases or cover cases for colleagues which have overrun.
Mon Jun 27 2022
UK's Raab says coordination needed to prevent Afghanistan being used as a base for terrorist groups
Raab also said that U.S. and UK "priority is ensuring the safety of our nationals & those who supported our work over the last 20 years."
Tue Aug 17 2021
UK to contribute 415,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine to Malaysia
This was announced by UK's Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Dominic Raab today in London.
Wed Jul 28 2021
UK ready to consider imposing new sanctions against military in Myanmar - Foreign Secretary
Dominic Raab said the regime should not be allowed to profit from the abuse of power and human rights violations.
Thu Mar 11 2021
Malaysia, UK looking into COVID-19 cooperation
The matter was one of the issues discussed between Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein and his UK counterpart, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab.
Sat Feb 27 2021
UK helps raise $1 billion in global vaccine donations
The fund will allow for the distribution of one billion COVID-19 vaccine doses to 92 developing countries this year.
Sun Jan 10 2021
UK urges Hong Kong and China to stop stifling opposition
Britain's foreign minister Dominic Raab said prosecution decisions must be fair and impartial, and the rights and freedoms of people in Hong Kong must be upheld.
Wed Dec 02 2020
Hong Kong opposition lawmakers expected to formally tender resignations in protest over oustings
Hong Kong opposition lawmakers are expected to formally tender their resignation on Thursday in protest against the dismissal of four of their colleagues.
Thu Nov 12 2020
Amid France-Turkey row, UK calls on NATO allies to defend free speech
A veiled rebuke to Turkey which has been calling for a boycott of French goods.
Wed Oct 28 2020
U.S., Britain call out Russian hacking spree, cyberattacks against Olympics
British officials said the GRU hackers had also conducted "cyber reconnaissance" operations against organisers of the 2020 Tokyo Games.
Tue Oct 20 2020
Global virtual aid conference to be held for Rohingya refugees
Less than half of the $1 billion in aid sought by the United Nations in 2020 had been raised.
Thu Oct 15 2020
Amal Clooney quits UK role over 'lamentable' Brexit plan
The government intends to pass legislation that would effectively override sections of the Brexit withdrawal agreement sanctioned by the PM.
Sat Sep 19 2020
Police hunt for man in Birmingham after stabbings leave one dead, seven injured
Police said they were searching for a man in relation to a two-hour stabbing spree in the city of Birmingham.
Mon Sep 07 2020
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce
Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says
So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed
Here's how India counts farm fires - a major contributor to severe pollution in the north - and why its method is being questioned.
Tue Nov 26 2024