UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arrived at the COP28 Summit Dubai, UAE on Dec 01. He was welcomed by UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UN Secy Gen. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the venue of the COP28 Summit.
Starmer referenced the Bollywood box-office hit which translates as sometimes happy, sometimes sad. Notably, India and the UK are currently in the 14th round of FTA negotiations to enhance the GBP 36-billion bilateral trading partnership, with several expected completion points having passed.
The Gandaberunda necklace worn by Akshara Murthy during Diwali is not just a piece of jewellery but a symbol of strength, heritage, modernity, prosperity, and personal identity.
While addressing a question on the Khalistan issue in the UK, EAM said, “For many years, we have been taking it up, I am now restricting this to the UK, and trying to get the government here to understand that while we certainly as a fellow democracy
Sunak got his first no-confidence letter from an MP of his own party after removing Braverman, highlighting deep divisions within the Conservative Party, also referred to as Tories. Braverman had criticised police for being lenient on pro-Palestinian protesters.
In a major Cabinet reshuffle, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has appointed former Prime Minister David Cameron as the new foreign secretary. According to Downing Street, the unexpected appointment of the former PM comes after Suella Braverman was fired as home secretary.
In her no-confidence letter, Jenkyns criticised the British PM for sacking Suella Braverman from the post of Home Secretary, saying that she was the only one with the "balls to speak the truth". Sunak replaced Braverman with ex-foreign secretary James Cleverly.
Cameron, whose name was announced at around 4 pm (IST), held a meeting with Jaishankar where the duo discussed the deteriorating situation in West Asia, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and the issues related to the Indo-Pacific.
According to Downing Street, the unexpected appointment of the former PM comes after Suella Braverman was fired as home secretary and James Cleverly was appointed to replace her, leaving the top job open at the Foreign Office.
Cleverly, who has served as foreign secretary since September last year, will now take on the Home Office after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fired his prominent member from his cabinet this morning.
Braverman characterised pro-Palestinian demonstrations as “hate marches” and called for Saturday’s event to be blocked out of respect for Armistice Day events marking the end of World War I. Several British politicians slammed her for questioning the police with inflammatory remarks.
Virat Kohli has been in red-hot form in the ongoing Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 and became the leading run scorer in the tournament. Jaishankar presented UK PM Rishi Sunak with Kohli's signed bat during his meeting on the occasion of Diwali.
Jaishankar and his wife Kyoko met the British Prime Minister and presented him with a Lord Ganesha Statue and a cricket bat signed by Indian batting great Virat Kohli. The EAM is likely to discuss the India-UK Free Trade Agreement and Rishi Sunak's visit to India with his British counterpart.
While in the UK, the EAM is expected to attend an event at Lord’s Cricket Ground and address a Diwali Reception organised by the High Commission of India in London on Monday. Later next week, he is also expected at a repatriation ceremony for two ancient temple sculptures from Uttar Pradesh.
The couple marked the first year of Sunak becoming the British Prime Minister by adorning the residence with marigolds and candles. Sunak also joked about not saying much about England's performance in the Cricket World Cup and "switching" to the Indian side due to the team's impressive performance.
PM Modi, Rishi Sunak talks: PM Modi and his British counterpart Rishi Sunak also discussed the conflict situation in the Middle East amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. The two leaders condemned Hamas's attacks on Israel, and reiterated that Hamas "did not represent" the Palestinian people.
Labour Party won Mid Bedfordshire and Tamworth seats, both considered Conservative strongholds. Labour leader Keir Starmer, who is a frontrunner for the PM post, said that his party is "redrawing the political map" as pressure on Sunak mounts.
UK Prime Minster Rishi Sunak, while sharing dias with Israeli counterpart, said that “we absolutely support Israel to defend itself in line with international law, to go after Hamas, to take back hostages, to deter further incursions, and to strengthen your security for the long term.”
Israel-Hamas war: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who is visiting Tel Aviv at a time when Israel is being criticised by the Gulf countries after brutal attack on Gaza hospital, will call on Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog. He is also scheduled to meet leaders in other Gulf countries.
Rishi Sunak acknowledged the existence of "shameful anti-semitism" and "intimidating behaviour" against Jewish community in the UK and promised strong action against these acts. Meanwhile, thousands of pro-Palestinian supporters marches into the streets of London chanting anti-Israeli slogans.
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