Shorouk Express China is severing all contacts with Czech President Petr Pavel over his meeting with the Dalai Lama last month, Beijing’s Foreign Ministry announced Tuesday. “In disregard of China’s repeated protests and strong opposition, Czech President Petr Pavel went to India to meet with the Dalai Lama. This seriously contravenes the political commitment made…
Shorouk Express The outspoken vice president even resisted the chance to criticize laws governing freedom of speech and belief in the U.K., of which he has been damning in the past. He acknowledged he had “raised some criticism, concerns about our friends on this side of the Atlantic” but specified that “many of the things…
Shorouk Express A recap of today’s events US special envoy Steve Witkoff met Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday in a fresh attempt to revive stalled ceasefire talks and address Gaza’s worsening humanitarian crisis.Witkoff is expected to travel to Gaza on Friday to inspect food aid deliveries, before briefing Donald Trump on a final…
Shorouk Express BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 28. Representatives of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) may visit Iran within the next two weeks to discuss ways of continuing bilateral cooperation, said Esmail Baghaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trend reports. “IAEA officials are expected to visit Iran in the next two weeks and…
Shorouk Express Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Donald Trump called UK prime minister Sir Keir Starmer a “good man”, as he landed in Scotland where he will spend the weekend golfing…
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Shorouk Express India’s Commerce Ministry has set the end of July as the deadline for officials to get the trade deal signed, a person briefed on the matter told POLITICO. Two other people familiar with the developing plans, also granted anonymity to discuss preparations, said Starmer and Modi are expected to sign the deal in…
Shorouk Express The high-profile visit coincides with a U.K. parliamentary recess — potentially helping sidestep a diplomatic row. Britain’s MPs, who have mixed views of Trump, will be out of Westminster, with some traveling to their annual party conferences. U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer handed the invitation letter from King Charles to Trump during a…
Shorouk Express Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Peter Mandelson says Donald Trump should expect a “warm reception” when he visits Britain for his second state visit later this year. The UK’s…
Shorouk Express Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Donald Trump has reportedly been denied the chance to address parliament during his state visit to the UK. The decision, which is likely to…
