Starmer's Leadership Tested as Britons Scramble to Escape Escalating Lebanese Conflict
After the deadliest Israeli attack on Hezbollah since 2006, UK ministers, headed by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, urge British nationals to “leave Lebanon immediately”.
United Kingdom Foreign Minister Echoes the Need for a Ceasefire in Lebanon
In a joint statement on Sept. 29, 2023, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy reaffirmed their countries commitment to Israel’s security while simultaneously calling for the promotion of peace and security in the Middle East.
Sanctions or Suffering: Europe's Syrian Dilemma at the UN Security Council
On Sept. 20, the UN Security Council convened during the kick-off of the United Nations’ high-level Week. Political representatives discussed the political future of Syria, drawing the world’s eyes once again to this persistent crisis. Yet, the meeting underscored more than just concern for Syria’s wellbeing.
Nigerian Senator Faces Jail for Illegal Organ Harvesting
A Nigerian senator, his wife and a doctor were found guilty by the UK court on Thursday for trafficking a market trader to harvest his kidney.
UK-China Tensions Rise as BBC Journalist is Arrested During Protests
Nov. 27, 2022, BBC journalist Edward Lawrence was arrested whilst covering protests against coronavirus lockdowns in Shanghai, China.
The UK Awaits as Sunak and Hunt Announce their Economic Plan for the Country
On Nov. 17, 2022, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt will announce the government’s new spending plan.
