Amid the Israel-Iran conflict, tensions in the Middle East surged as Iran launched over 200 projectiles at Israel, purportedly in retaliation for a suspected Israeli strike on its consulate in Syria. Iran issued warnings of even stronger actions against Israel. Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel pledged both defensive and offensive responses, citing years of preparedness for direct Iranian aggression. Israel claimed to have successfully intercepted 99% of the 300 drones and missiles fired at them. Additionally, Israel urged the UN Security Council to promptly convene and designate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak condemned the Iranian strike as a dangerous escalation and expressed intent to work with allies to de-escalate tensions, seeking meetings with G7 leaders. Amidst the deepening crisis in the Middle East, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and other world leaders expressed solidarity with Israel. UN Chief António Guterres and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also condemned the attack. However, amid the Israel-Iran conflict, Iran later announced the conclusion of military operations against Israel, cautioning that US support for Israel could jeopardize American bases in the region, as reported by CNN.
24 April,2024 08:03 PM IST
The US and UK Armed Forces conducted strikes against 18 Houthi targets in Yemen. The attacks were backed by several Western nations including Australia, Canada, Denmark, New Zealand. The strikes targeted areas used by the Houthis to attack international merchant vessels and naval ships in the region. For months, Houthi attack have been disrupting aid bound for Yemen harming Middle Eastern economies. Meanwhile, Houthi military on February 25 said that they targeted an American oil tanker in Gulf of Aden. Houthi Military spokesperson Yahya Sarea said their navy targeted the US-flagged, owned commercial ship, MV Torm Thor. Britain also released a video of Typhoon fighter jets and Voyager tanker aircraft in operation for joint military action against Houthis. The US and Britain have re-designated the Houthis as a terrorist group, after they began targeting commercial vessels.
25 February,2024 05:00 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar recently Visited the United Kingdom where he even met the UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Jaishankar even gifted a Virat Kohli Signed bat to the UK PM. Watch this video for all the highlights from EAM Jaishankar's Five day UK visit.
17 November,2023 01:12 PM IST | Mumbai
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar in UK attended the repatriation ceremony of Yogini Chamunda and Yogini Gomukhi, the 8th-century stolen temple idols from Uttar Pradesh's Lokhari, in London on November 16. Dr S Jaishankar is on a five-day visit to the UK where he met with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak with an aim to review various aspects of bilateral ties. India and the UK have a "growing bilateral partnership", the MEA stated in a release, noting that the two countries launched a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2021. India and the UK share a warm and thriving relationship. The India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership was launched in 2021 along with the India-UK Roadmap 2023. Significantly, India and the UK are negotiating a Free Trade Agreement. Talks for FTA between India and the UK started in 2022 and the 12th round of negotiations took place from August 8-31 this year.
16 November,2023 12:38 PM IST
EAM S Jaishankar called on UK PM Rishi Sunak, First Lady Akshata Murty at 10 Downing Street on November 12 on the occasion of Diwali 2023. S Jaishankar conveyed the best wishes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of Diwali. Jaishankar along with his wife, Kyoko Jaishankar met UK PM and presented a cricket bat signed by Indian batting great Virat Kohli. Taking to his official handle on X, EAM Jaishankar shared details about his meeting with the UK PM. India and UK are actively engaged in reframing the relationship for contemporary times. During his UK visit, EAM S Jaishankar celebrated Diwali by offering prayers at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in London. The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is Europe’s first authentic and traditionally built Hindu temple. The External Affairs Minister is currently on a 5-day official visit to the United Kingdom.
13 November,2023 05:00 PM IST
Diwali 2023 celebrations have already begun at Rishi Sunak’s UK residence. Pre-Diwali celebrations were held at UK’s 10 Downing Street on November 08. UK PM Rishi Sunak invited Hindu community members to the celebrations. His wife Akshata Murthy was also present for the celebrations. Taking to X, Rishi Sunak wished “Shubh Diwali” to everyone across the UK and the world. UK PM Rishi Sunak is a devout Hindu and earlier, he has been publicly seen participating in various Hindu processions. The Hindu community across the world is excited for Diwali celebrations. This year, Diwali will be celebrated on November 12.
09 November,2023 01:18 PM IST
A nightmare for the Hamas terrorist group as Israel Defence Forces continued its high-scale retaliation in Gaza. In a major setback for Hamas, another three senior Hamas operatives were neutralised by IAF on Oct 26. Based on precise IDF, ISA intelligence, fighter jets struck 3 senior Hamas operatives in Daraj Tuffah Battalion, Battalion's operatives played a significant role in the invasion and murderous attack against Israel on October 7. They are considered to be the most significant brigade of the Hamas terrorist organisation. The deadly war began on October 07 after Hamas launched a surprise attack in the southern city of Israel. Since then, Israel pledged to uproot Hamas and has received support from parts of the world including the US, the UK.
27 October,2023 12:20 PM IST | Mumbai
The unprecedented attack by Hamas terrorist group on Israel has jolted the world. Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that they are at war in retaliation to the Hamas attack. West has extended support to Israel and strongly condemned the attack by the terror group. President Joe Biden confirmed US’ support for Israel and said that they won’t fail to have their back. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi also tweeted, “We stand in solidarity with Israel”. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak tweeted that they stand unequivocally with Israel. French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the terror attack against Israel and expressed solidarity with the victims. Qatar solely held Israel responsible for the ongoing escalations. Pakistan’s stance is also in favour of Palestine. Iran's foreign ministry also said attacks by its ally Hamas on Israel were an act of self-defence by Palestinians. Oman issued a statement claiming the situation was a result of “continued illegal Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories”. Saudi Arabia also took a stance in support of the “legitimate rights of the Palestinian people”.
08 October,2023 06:05 PM IST
The horrifying train collision in Odisha that left more than 250 dead and over 900 injured has sent shockwaves across the world. Condolences for the loss of lives poured in from all around the world. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, Japanese PM Fumio Kishida, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, UK PM Rishi Sunak and UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly expressed their grief over the accident and extended support to India. The triple-train accident involved Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, the Coromandel Express and a goods train. Notably, 17 coaches of the two passenger trains were derailed in the horrifying accident. On June 4, the restoration work at the accident site is underway and overturned bogies are being removed.
04 June,2023 11:50 AM IST
The 49th G7 Summit is taking place under the Japanese Presidency. Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK and United States are the 7 members of the International group. The leaders from the member nations have arrived in Japan. UK PM Rishi Sunak with his wife Akshata Murty & French President Emmanuel Macron visited the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park to pay tribute to the victims of the nuclear attack.
19 May,2023 12:38 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
