Tag: UK

Delve into the controversial case of UK journalist Clare Rewcastle Brown, facing imprisonment in Malaysia over alleged criminal defamation linked to her 1MDB scandal reporting. Discover the potential political revenge and its broader implications on press freedom.

UK Foreign Minister Lord Ahmad condemns Vladimir Putin's irresponsible nuclear threat over the Ukraine crisis, emphasizing the potential global consequences and calling for a negotiated settlement.

Asia is investing over $350 billion in liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure, aiming to reduce coal usage. While these projects could help lower emissions, they also risk prolonging fossil fuel dependency and potentially slowing renewable energy adoption.

British inflation surged to 6.2% in February, the highest since 1992, driven by soaring energy bills and petrol prices. The Office for National Statistics reports widespread food price increases, intensifying financial pressure on households and creating challenges for the government's economic strategy.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson characterized Russia's invasion of Ukraine as a critical turning point, arguing that Vladimir Putin aims to suppress democratic aspirations and that a Russian victory would signal a dangerous new era of global intimidation.

Britain's communications regulator Ofcom has revoked the license of Russia-backed broadcaster RT, citing concerns over its impartial reporting of the Ukraine conflict. The decision follows 29 investigations into RT's coverage, with the regulator finding the broadcaster unfit to hold a UK broadcast license due to its Russian state funding and coverage of the invasion.

President Joe Biden will visit Europe next week for crucial talks with European leaders about the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. He will attend an extraordinary NATO summit in Brussels on March 24, focusing on sanctions, humanitarian efforts, and coordinating international support for Ukraine.

The European Union and United Kingdom expanded sanctions against Russia, targeting high-end items like pure-bred horses and truffles, while blocking Russian access to global financial ratings and steel markets. These measures aim to isolate Russia economically and limit its resources for continuing military actions.

Britain and Singapore are set to begin talks on a digital economic partnership, aimed at eliminating trade barriers and supporting tech innovation. This initiative is part of the UK's strategy to establish itself as a global technology hub following its exit from the European Union.