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Ukraine leader targets 'jets coalition' on UK visit

by Jitendra Joshi - May 16, 2023 - 7:43am

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on a visit to Britain Monday won the promise of hundreds more missiles and drones -- and said his coveted goal of enlisting Western fighter jets was drawing nearer.

Charles III crowned king at first UK coronation in 70 years

by Jitendra Joshi - May 6, 2023 - 7:15pm

Charles III on Saturday finally met his date with destiny after a lifetime as heir to his late mother Queen Elizabeth II, as he was officially crowned king in the first coronation in Britain since...

Charles coronation: Debut role for minority faiths, languages

by Jitendra Joshi - April 30, 2023 - 9:53am

In a first, King Charles III's coronation will feature a prominent role for Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist and Jewish leaders, according to the order of service released by the office of Archbishop of Canterbury Justin...

Sunak appointed crisis-hit UK's first prime minister of colour

by Jitendra Joshi - October 25, 2022 - 7:03pm

Sunak, a Hindu, is the first British-Indian prime minister and, at 42, the youngest leader in more than two centuries.

Royal family gathers as Queen Elizabeth's doctors sound health alarm

by Jitendra Joshi - September 8, 2022 - 10:46pm

Britain's longest-serving monarch has been dogged by health problems since last October that have left her struggling to walk and stand.

UK PM Johnson quits after cabinet bloodbath

by Jitendra Joshi - July 8, 2022 - 7:38am

Boris Johnson resigned on Thursday as leader of Britain's Conservative party, triggering a prolonged race to succeed the scandal-dogged premier after an extraordinary exodus of ministers from his government.

UK PM fires ally and digs in despite calls to quit

by Jitendra Joshi - July 7, 2022 - 9:08am

Britain's scandal-hit Prime Minister Boris Johnson attempted a rearguard offensive late Wednesday against a cabinet and Conservative party revolt, firing a top ally and vowing to "fight on" despite dozens of government...

Queen catches 'mild' Covid soon after 70th anniversary

by Jitendra Joshi - February 21, 2022 - 7:54am

Queen Elizabeth II tested positive on Sunday for Covid-19 but aides said her symptoms were "mild," as politicians wished Britain's longest-serving monarch a rapid recovery in her 70th year on the throne.

COP26 leaders vow new drive to save forests

by Jitendra Joshi - November 2, 2021 - 7:23am

World leaders will conclude a two-day climate summit on Tuesday with a multibillion-dollar pledge to end deforestation by 2030 — a date too far away for campaigners who want action sooner to save the planet's...

G7 vows action on COVID-19 vaccines, climate change

by Jitendra Joshi - June 14, 2021 - 9:56am

In a final communique issued at their first physical summit in nearly two years, the leaders of the elite club largely hewed to US President Joe Biden's push to regain the West's cohesion after Donald Trump's tumultuous...

G7 leaders take on China, COVID-19 and climate

by Jitendra Joshi - June 13, 2021 - 8:51am

G7 leaders on Saturday confronted China and the threat of future pandemics as the elite club of wealthy nations advertised a newfound Western unity at its first physical summit since 2019.

'I will miss my Grandpa': Princes William, Harry in emotional tributes to Prince Philip

by Jitendra Joshi - April 14, 2021 - 4:06pm

"I will miss my Grandpa, but I know he would want us to get on with the job," he added.

UK to outline early pub closing as virus alert level raised

by Jitendra Joshi - September 22, 2020 - 7:50am

Under new rules to come into force on Thursday, English pubs, bars and other hospitality venues will be required to close at 2100 GMT while food and drink outlets will be restricted to table service only.

'We are losing the race' on climate change: UN chief

by Jitendra Joshi - January 25, 2019 - 9:24am

The world is "losing the race" against climate change, UN chief Antonio Guterres warned Thursday, demanding bolder action from governments to arrest runaway warming.

Trump argues tariffs with Xi after tense G20 summit

by Jitendra Joshi - December 2, 2018 - 9:04am

US President Donald Trump sat down for a tariffs showdown over dinner with China's leader Saturday after upending another international forum by snubbing G20 action on trade disputes and climate change.

Trump heads to G20 primed for new conflicts

by Jitendra Joshi - November 30, 2018 - 12:00am

President Donald Trump headed to Argentina yesterday for a fractious weekend of G20 summitry boasting that his trade war with China had injected billions into the US economy.

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