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UK Minister for the Middle East and North Africa in first visit to the UAE
Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon, Minister of State for the Middle East and North Africa The Minister will meet His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs, to build upon...2023-06-25 1730 0 -
Riyadh Air performed a historic trip over Saudi Arabia by introducing their new livery to the skies.
Riyadh Air’s B787-9 Dreamliner flew over its home city on June 12th. Highnesses, excellencies, and official dignitaries attended the momentous unveiling of the aircraft at King Khaled International Airport, which created a moment in history. The...2023-06-23 9793 0 -
New measures proposed to tackle dumping of optical fibre cable
The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has recommended putting a new trade remedy measure in place to protect the UK’s optical fibre cable industry from harm caused by low-priced imports from China. Optical fibre cable is used...2023-06-21 1338 0 -
Emergency convoy leaves UK with vital flood equipment for Ukraine
Equipment donated by the Environment Agency will offer a significant capability to pump water out of flooded areas and protect from further flooding in Southern Ukraine. Alongside, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is leading a...2023-06-15 1625 0 -
Minister showcases UK’s disability action at UN conference in New York
Speaking on the first day of COSP16, the Minister addressed the high-level gathering in a major speech, outlining the UK’s plan to ensure the voices of disabled people are properly heard to help grow the economy...2023-06-15 983 0 -
Hajj pilgrims urged to prioritise respiratory hygiene measures
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) are reminding Hajj and Umrah pilgrims to be aware of the risks of MERS-CoV and other general hygiene safety measures when travelling to...2023-06-14 2206 0 -
Major air defence package for Ukraine announced at meeting of Joint Expeditionary Force ministers
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace with ministers and representatives from the Joint Expeditionary Force partner nations A new package of vital air defence capabilities for Ukraine was announced today at a meeting of defence ministers from the...2023-06-14 1016 0 -
Pakistan: Journalists missing amidst PTI crackdown
In the wake of widespread unrest since the May 9 arrest of former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan, two journalists were allegedly abducted, with BOL News president and anchor Sami Abraham released by captors after one...2023-06-03 7019 0 -
Deadly Train Crash Leaves Over 900 Injured
Over 900 people have been hurt and at least 233 people have died as a result of a terrible train collision in the Indian state of Odisha. The incident happened on Friday 2nd June when...2023-06-02 7085 0 -
Bangladesh: Journalists protest repeated student attacks
The aftermath of an attack on journalists and activists at Dhaka University by BCL members in February, 2023. Credit: Twitter  Journalists in Bangladesh have held a protest outside the Jashore Press Club following numerous alleged...2023-06-01 6780 0
