Reeves Defends China Trip Amid UK Market Woes
Chancellor Reeves has defended her visit to China, emphasising the need to grow the UK economy and raise living standards. Critics question the timing as UK borrowing costs hit a 16-year high
UK Parliament Hosts Forum On Xinjiang ‘Genocide’
The event aimed to raise global awareness about the systematic atrocities faced by these communities under Chinese rule, including mass detentions, forced sterilisations, torture, forced labor, and cultural destruction. The UK Parliament’s
Bangladesh orders banks to assist Siddiq’s graft probe
A BFIU document issued Tuesday showed that banks had also been told to provide transaction records for Hasina, her son and daughter, Siddiq’s two siblings and her mother Sheikh Rehana…reports Asian Lite
UK Front Pages Highlight Military Allegations, Public Health Crisis
In The Guardian, a major focus is on Meta’s (formerly Facebook) controversial decision to scale back fact-checking policies ahead of critical elections. CEO Mark Zuckerberg defended the move as a commitment to
Thousands Rally Outside Parliament to Demand Cover for Palestinian Health Workers
The International Court of Justice has indicated that Israel’s actions could be classified as genocide, a claim that has intensified calls for accountability. Protesters also criticized the British government for its continued
King, Starmer honour former US president Jimmy Carter
Former President Donald Trump also paid tribute, stating on his Truth Social platform, “While I strongly disagreed with him philosophically and politically, I respected his dedication to making America a better place.”…reports
Snow Disrupts UK, Germany Air Travel
Birmingham Airport had closed for several hours around midnight so that staff could clear the snow….reports Asian Lite News Heavy snowfall has affected air travel in the UK and Germany. A number
PM defends engagement with China
Ministers are coming under pressure to set a timeline to revive the foreign influence registration scheme (FIRS), which had been delayed until next year, and to put China on the enhanced category
Meet Yang, Prince Andrew’s Chinese spy pal
Claims surrounding businessman Yang Tengbo put spotlight on whether to designate China as enhanced risk…reports Asian Lite News An alleged spy who befriended Prince Andrew has been named as the businessman Yang
How China’s London Embassy Bid Reveals a Global Surveillance State
In a bold move underscoring the growing tensions between China and democratic nations, Tower Hamlets Council has unanimously blocked plans for a sprawling 700,000-square-foot Chinese “super-embassy” near the iconic Tower of London.