London’s High Court today dismissed a legal challenge brought by Palestinian NGO Al‑Haq and UK-based Global Legal Action Network, alongside Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and Oxfam. The claim centred on the UK government’s decision to exempt certain F‑35 fighter jet spare parts from an arms export suspension imposed in September 2024, arguing the components…
The 2025 Wimbledon Championships kicked off under an unprecedented heatwave, making Sunday’s opening the hottest start in the tournament’s 147-year history. With temperatures in southwest London soaring to 33.1°C, the event opened in dramatic fashion, challenging players and fans alike.
On 1 July 1997, Hong Kong was handed over from British administration to China, marking the start of the “One Country, Two Systems” experiment, with promises of “Hong Kong people governing Hong Kong” and a high degree of autonomy, ensuring the city’s way of life would remain unchanged for 50 years. Yet, 28 years later,…
UK Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds arrived in Taipei today for a three-day official visit aimed at deepening trade, investment, and the enduring friendship between the United Kingdom and Taiwan. The visit, a cornerstone of the UK’s post-Brexit economic and diplomatic strategy, includes a high-level meeting with Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te and the signing…
London’s High Court today dismissed a legal challenge brought by Palestinian NGO Al‑Haq and UK-based Global Legal Action Network, alongside Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and Oxfam. The claim centred on the UK government’s decision to exempt certain F‑35 fighter jet spare parts from an arms export suspension imposed in September 2024, arguing the components…
The 2025 Wimbledon Championships kicked off under an unprecedented heatwave, making Sunday’s opening the hottest start in the tournament’s 147-year history. With temperatures in southwest London soaring to 33.1°C, the event opened in dramatic fashion, challenging players and fans alike.
On 1 July 1997, Hong Kong was handed over from British administration to China, marking the start of the “One Country, Two Systems” experiment, with promises of “Hong Kong people governing Hong Kong” and a high degree of autonomy, ensuring the city’s way of life would remain unchanged for 50 years. Yet, 28 years later,…
UK Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds arrived in Taipei today for a three-day official visit aimed at deepening trade, investment, and the enduring friendship between the United Kingdom and Taiwan. The visit, a cornerstone of the UK’s post-Brexit economic and diplomatic strategy, includes a high-level meeting with Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te and the signing…
London’s High Court today dismissed a legal challenge brought by Palestinian NGO Al‑Haq and UK-based Global Legal Action Network, alongside…
The 2025 Wimbledon Championships kicked off under an unprecedented heatwave, making Sunday’s opening the hottest start in the tournament’s 147-year…
On 1 July 1997, Hong Kong was handed over from British administration to China, marking the start of the “One…
UK Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds arrived in Taipei today for a three-day official visit aimed at deepening trade,…
On June 30, 2020, the Hong Kong National Security Law (NSL) slithered into existence, promising to swaddle the city in…
Hong Kong is in mourning following the passing of Chua Lam, renowned writer, gourmet, and film producer, who died peacefully…
The Social Democratic League (LSD), a prominent pro-democracy political party in Hong Kong, announced its dissolution yesterday, falling short of…
Reports of increased Chinese espionage activities in the UK have placed the Labour Government under Prime Minister Keir Starmer in…
The Labour Government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has announced a significant U-turn on its proposed welfare cuts, opting…
The UK job market for recent graduates has hit a crisis point, with young professionals, including those with top-tier degrees,…
