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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in World

British police launch probe near key US airbase

British police said several men were arrested on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act after security was increased around RAF Fairford in southwest England. Authorities evacuated properties in nearby Whelford following a major incident. The Army’s specialist explosive ordnance disposal team was examining several vehicles, while armed police restricted access to the base. The facility is used by US forces, which declined to discuss specific security measures. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in World

Bayeux Tapestry Draws Crowds at British Museum

LONDON: Visitors have flocked to the British Museum to see the Bayeux Tapestry, describing the experience as magical and remarkable. The 1,000-year-old embroidery, depicting the Norman conquest of England, is being displayed in London for the first time since the 11th century. The exhibition has sold out, sparking widespread public interest and a Bayeux-themed craze across Britain. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Tanker attacked at Iraq’s Khor al-Amaya port: Source

As we reported earlier, British maritime monitor UKMTO said it had received a report of another attack on a tanker off Iraq. An Iraqi source told Al Jazeera that the oil tanker had been targeted at the port of Khor al-Amaya in territorial waters near Basra. The targeted tanker was carrying two million barrels of Iraqi oil and was stationed around the loading area, the source added. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

UK imposes ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements

British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has announced a trade ban ‌on goods made in illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. During a speech in the UK Parliament, he also said that Britain is sanctioning the Hezbollah-run ⁠financial institution al-Qard al-Hassan. Lebanon’s central bank ⁠last year banned ⁠banks and brokerages from dealing with al-Qard ⁠al-Hassan, which describes ⁠itself as ⁠a charitable organisation. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in World

Miliband Signals Tougher UK Stance on West Bank

British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband on Tuesday described the situation in Palestine as a “moral emergency”, accusing Israel’s government of ignoring settler violence in the West Bank. He said Britain was increasingly concerned about alleged war crimes in Gaza and called the occupation unlawful. Miliband announced measures targeting goods, services and property linked to illegal settlements, while reaffirming London’s support for a two-state solution and stronger action. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in World

Dar, Miliband Discuss Regional Security Concerns

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband on Thursday to discuss the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) and regional security, Pakistan’s Foreign Office said. Dar highlighted what Pakistan described as India’s continued violations of international obligations and stressed the need to uphold international law and treaty commitments. The IWT has faced renewed tensions since India announced in 2025 that it was putting its treaty obligations on hold following the Pahalgam attack. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Sports

Laura Wright’s Anthem Performance Wins Pakistan Fans

Pakistan fans in Leeds were treated to a memorable moment on Wednesday when British soprano Laura Wright delivered a soulful acapella rendition of the national anthem before the England clash. Her performance quickly won praise from viewers in Pakistan, with some fans calling it emotional and even suggesting she receive Pakistani citizenship. Others were less convinced, while several focused on Pakistan’s performance. With England chasing a modest target, fans also suggested Aima Baig and Sahir Ali Bagga for future England tours. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

Casualties reported after ship hit in Red Sea: Maritime Agency

An "unknown projectile" struck a cargo vessel near the strategic Bab al Mandeb Strait off the coast of Yemen, causing an unspecified number of casualties, a British maritime agency reported. "It has been reported that a cargo vessel in the southern Red Sea has been hit by an unknown projectile resulting in casualties," the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

Iran summons British ambassador over 'baseless' security allegations, IRNA reports   

Iran's Foreign Ministry summoned Britain's ambassador in Tehran on Thursday to protest against what it called "baseless accusations" that Tehran was involved in security-related activities in Britain, state media reported. The move follows Britain's decision to summon Iran's charge d'affaires in London on Tuesday after two Romanian nationals were jailed over the 2024 stabbing of a British-Iranian journalist. Britain said the attack was carried out on behalf of the Iranian state, an assertion Tehran has rejected. Read More…

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