Tag: Prime Minister Boris Johnson
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Resigns
LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation on July 7 after droves of top government...
SWIFT Drops Russia But Sanctions May ‘Backfire’
As Russia’s war with Ukraine wages on, many parts of the world have launched financial sanctions against...
US, UK, EU Ban Flights From African Nations After Discovery of New COVID-19 Strain
A new variant of the COVID-19 virus was discovered in South Africa and has raised alarm bells all over...
Taliban Adamant on Aug. 31 Deadline, Western Nations Continue Evacuation Despite Airport Blast
The Taliban has warned that there would be “consequences” in case the United States and its allies remain...
US and UK Warn People to Avoid Kabul Airport
On Aug. 25, the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan issued a security alert, asking American citizens in the...
Biden Sticks to Withdrawal From Afghanistan by Aug. 31, Evacuation Facing Terror Threats
President Joe Biden indicated that he plans on sticking to the August 31 deadline for full withdrawal...
China Buys UK’s Largest Semiconductor Firm, Raising National Security Concerns
With Beijing facing a chip shortage under U.S.-led global technology sanctions, Chinese companies have...
BBC Loses 1 Million Subscribers, Plans to End Free TV for People Aged Above 75
The BBC seems to be facing a crisis of survival right on the heels of the global pandemic. Over the past...
Nissan Announces UK Investment, PM Johnson Calls It a ‘Pivotal Moment’
Japanese carmaker Nissan Motor Co. recently announced a £1 billion ($1.18 billion) investment in the...
UK Plans Carrier Mission Through Asia in Challenge to China’s Territorial Ambitions
HMS Queen Elizabeth, billed to be the most powerful aircraft carrier in the UK, will be setting sail...
The UK Plans to Make Facebook Pay For News, Like Australia
The UK government is considering following Australia’s lead and making Facebook pay publishers for using...