EU ‘re-assessing’ summit with UK after Keir Starmer lays out exit plan
A summit between the EU and UK due to be held on July 22 is looking increasingly doubtful after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer set out a timetable for his…
UK parliament to debate pro-Israel influence on domestic politics
UK lawmakers will debate the influence of pro-Israel lobbying groups on domestic politics on Monday and discuss whether to launch a public inquiry into the issue. – A petition supporting…
Takaichi and Meloni Expand Cooperation on Security, Space and Technology
Today, I held a Japan-Italy summit meeting with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. During our summit meeting in Tokyo in January, Giorgia extended an invitation for me to visit Italy, and…
Japan and UK Launch New Economic Security and Frontier Technology Partnership
Japan-UK Summit Meeting and Working Lunch On June 14, commencing at 11:00 a.m. local time (7:00 p.m. on June 14, Japan time) for approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes, Ms.…
UK Intercepts Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker in English Channel
In the early hours of this morning, I directed our Armed Forces to intercept a shadow fleet oil tanker attempting to pass through the English Channel. This successful operation delivers…
UK Calls for Immediate De-Escalation Between Iran and Israel
The resumption of conflict between Iran and Israel is in no one’s interest. Both sides must show restraint and de-escalate immediately. Negotiations must continue towards the lasting settlement that we…
European Leaders Call for Immediate Ceasefire and Strong Security Guarantees for Ukraine
Joint statement by the leaders of France, the United Kingdom, Germany and Ukraine. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with Ukrainian…
European leaders to meet Zelenskyy at Downing Street as pressure mounts on Russia
European leaders will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Downing Street in London in a few hours to discuss increasing pressure on Russia as it faces military setbacks in Ukraine.…
UK and India Agree New Cooperation on Maritime Security and Critical Minerals
Pleased to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar. We discussed the most pressing global challenges including resuming freedom of navigation in the Strait…
Joseph Aoun and UK National Security Adviser Discuss Security Developments and Negotiations
President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, received a phone call from the British National Security Advisor, Jonathan Powell, which addressed the security and military developments in Lebanon and the…