UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office
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View Timeline →UK Aware of Israeli War Crimes for Over Two Decades, Declassified Documents Reveal
Declassified UK Foreign Office files reveal that the UK has been aware of Israeli violence and human rights abuses since 2002. This information implicates the…
UK Foreign Secretary Urges Immediate De-escalation of Iran-Israel Conflict
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has called for an immediate de-escalation of conflict between Iran and Israel following missile attacks from Tehran on northern Israel.…
UK-China Relations Improve: Implications for Global Diplomacy
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has announced a thaw in relations with China, emphasizing candor and respect despite existing differences. This shift indicates a strategic…
UK Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper Calls for Cessation of Israeli Military Actions in Lebanon and Hezbollah Disarmament
UK Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper has called for an end to Israeli military actions in Lebanon and urged Hezbollah to disarm amid rising violence in…
Britain Summons Iranian Ambassador Over Inflammatory Social Media Comments
Britain summoned Iran's ambassador to London on April 28 due to what it termed 'unacceptable and inflammatory comments on social media.' The British Foreign Office…
UK Foreign Office Closes Unit Tracking Potential Israeli War Crimes Amid Funding Cuts
The UK Foreign Office has reportedly shut down a unit that was tracking potential Israeli war crimes due to funding cuts. This decision may impact…
Starmer Criticized Over Mandelson's Security Vetting Failure
UK Labour leader Keir Starmer is facing criticism after a report revealed that Peter Mandelson, a senior party figure, failed a security vetting process, which…
British National Charged in Dubai for Allegedly Filming Iranian Missile Sites
A British man has been charged in Dubai for allegedly filming Iranian missiles. The UK Foreign Office is providing support to his family. This incident…
British Embassy Staff Temporarily Withdrawn from Iran Amid Security Concerns
The British government has temporarily withdrawn its staff from Iran due to security concerns, advising against all travel to the country. The British embassy will…
UK Imposes New Sanctions on Iranian Officials Over Unrest
The UK has imposed new sanctions on ten Iranian officials and an organization due to their involvement in recent unrest in Iran. Key figures targeted…
New Wave of Violence in Syria; Government Forces Clash with Militias Linked to Bashar al-Assad
Violence has escalated in Syria as government forces clash with militias loyal to Bashar al-Assad, resulting in multiple casualties. The new Syrian government faces significant…
Taliban Dismisses Diplomats; Britain Announces Closure of Afghanistan Embassy
The UK has announced the closure of the Afghanistan embassy in London following the Taliban's dismissal of its diplomats. This decision reflects the deteriorating diplomatic…
London's Anger Over Moscow's 'Cyber Espionage' Campaign; UK Summons Russian Ambassador
The UK summoned the Russian ambassador and imposed sanctions due to a hacking group linked to the FSB that has targeted British officials and organizations.…
‘Terrorist’ Attack Near Eiffel Tower; German Tourist Killed
A terrorist attack near the Eiffel Tower resulted in the death of a German tourist and injuries to two others. The assailant, a French national…
Temporary End of 72 Days of Resistance on Strong Medical Advice; Vahid Beheshti Forced to Break Hunger Strike
Vahid Beheshti, a political activist, ended his 72-day hunger strike on medical advice after his health deteriorated. His protest aimed to have the IRGC recognized…
British Student: UAE Forced Me to Confess to Espionage
Matthew Hedges, a British student, claims he was coerced into confessing to espionage in the UAE after months of detention under pressure. The British government…
UAE Accuses Detained British Student of Espionage
Matthew Hedges, a British PhD student, has been accused of espionage by the UAE after being detained at Dubai airport five months ago. His wife…
Nikki Haley: Russia Responsible for Nerve Agent Attack on Former Spy in Britain
Nikki Haley accused Russia of being responsible for a nerve agent attack on former spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter in Britain, urging a response…
Lebanese Police Arrest Taxi Driver on Suspicion of Murdering British Embassy Employee in Beirut
A Lebanese taxi driver has been arrested for the murder of Rebecca Dicks, a British Embassy employee in Beirut, whose body was found hanging. Initial…
Britain, Displeased with Paris Meeting, Refuses to Endorse Final Statement
Britain has refused to endorse the final statement of the Paris Middle East peace conference, expressing dissatisfaction with the absence of Israeli and Palestinian representatives.…