Welsh first minister quits after 118 days in office
‘Flying Ant Day’: Each summer, winged ants emerge from the soil across Britain with one goal: find a mate — fast. These insects are annoying, but experts say they play a vital
Labour Unveils Reform Agenda
The government said it would “get Britain building,” setting up a National Wealth Fund and rewriting planning rules that stop new homes and infrastructure being built…reports Asian Lite News The new Labour
Rayner dismisses Vance’s ‘Islamist UK’ claim
Deputy prime minister says she looked forward to meeting Vance and Trump if they won the US election in November…reports Asian Lite News Senior Labour figures have rejected comments by Donald Trump’s
Starmer orders review of ‘hollowed out’ armed forces
A new strategic defence review will be a radical departure from the ones which have taken place before by bringing in senior public figures from outside Whitehall…reports Asian Lite News Keir
Truss hits out at Biden at Republican convention
Truss said the man hoping to return to the White House after November’s US election “showed his strength and fortitude”. She added it was “reminiscent” of another ex-prime minister, Margaret Thatcher, who
China, Russia start joint naval drills
Chinese and Russian naval forces carried out on-map military simulation and tactical coordination exercises after the opening ceremony in the city of Zhanjiang. The joint drills came on the heels of China’s
Lammy urges immediate Gaza ceasefire, release of hostages
Israel launched its operation in Gaza following last October’s Hamas attack, which saw around 1,200 people killed and 251 taken hostage. Netanyahu has said Israel will continue its war until all the
UK govt to unveil more than 35 bills
The raft of bills will include promises on housebuilding, improving transport, increasing jobs and securing clean energy – reflecting PM’s “first steps” for government that he campaigned during election…reports Asian Lite News
Kenyan president dismisses Cabinet
Critics accused the president of choosing political cronies and departing from the previous practice of picking technocrats to be in charge of ministries…reports Asian Lite News Kenyan President William Ruto dismissed almost
Starmer’s journey from lawyer to PM
The married father-of-two is unlike most modern politicians: he had a long and distinguished career before becoming an MP and his views are rooted in pragmatism rather than ideology…reports Asian Lite News