theuknews.com latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for theuknews.com. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page theuknews.com http://www.theuknews.com en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 16:20:19 +1100 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 16:20:19 +1100 3600 <![CDATA[Market exchange rates in China -- March 19]]> BEIJING, March 19 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced on Tuesday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System:

Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan

U.S. dollar 100 709.85

Euro 100 774.39

Japanese yen 100 4.7831

Hong Kong dollar 100 90.772

British pound 100 906.43

Au]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274179289/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-19 274179289 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:44:01 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274179289/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-19 <![CDATA[British Skier in Critical Condition After Bansko Ski Incident]]> A young woman from Great Britain is fighting for her life after a tragic ski incident in the popular Bulgarian resort of Bansko. The 23-year-old was discovered in serious condition in the vicinity of "Chalin Valog" on Sunday afternoon, prompting an urgent response from emergency services.

The distressing event unfolded after 5 pm when a distress call was placed to the emergency number 112. Swiftly, teams from the]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274178951/british-skier-in-critical-condition-after-bansko-ski-incident 274178951 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:11:46 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274178951/british-skier-in-critical-condition-after-bansko-ski-incident <![CDATA[Xinhua Middle East news summary at 2200 GMT, March 18]]> GAZA -- An Israeli soldier was killed during the Israeli army's raid on the Al-Shifa complex in Gaza City early Monday, the Israeli military said.

According to Israeli public radio, the soldier was a sergeant from the Hanahl Brigade, whose death brings the total number of Israeli fatalities since the start of the conflict to 593. (Gaza-Israeli Soldier-Death)

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SANAA -- Fighter jets of the U.S]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274178923/xinhua-middle-east--summary-at-2200-gmt-march-18 274178923 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:05:01 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274178923/xinhua-middle-east--summary-at-2200-gmt-march-18 <![CDATA[The UK's contentious plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda is close to clearing Parliament]]> LONDON (AP) - The British government hopes one last push can revive its stalled plan to send some asylum-seekers on a one-way trip to Rwanda. A bill aimed at overcoming a U.K. Supreme Court b]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274179223/the-uk-contentious-plan-to-send-asylum-seekers-to-rwanda-is-close-to-clearing-parliament 274179223 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:07:32 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274179223/the-uk-contentious-plan-to-send-asylum-seekers-to-rwanda-is-close-to-clearing-parliament <![CDATA[Diljit Dosanjh shares pictures with Ed Sheeran, calls him "beautiful soul"]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274178638/diljit-dosanjh-shares-pictures-with-ed-sheeran-calls-him-beautiful-soul 274178638 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:27:09 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274178638/diljit-dosanjh-shares-pictures-with-ed-sheeran-calls-him-beautiful-soul <![CDATA[Rishi Sunak's father-in-law gifts $30 million in stock to infant grandson]]> Billionaire Narayana Murthy has presented shares in his company to a 4-month-old baby, sparking controversy on social media

Indian billionaire Narayana Murthy, the founder of the tech company Infosys, has gifted shares worth almost $30 million to his four-month-old grandson, Indian media reported on Monday, citing a stock exchange disclosure. The newbo]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274178497/rishi-sunak-father-in-law-gifts-30-million-in-stock-to-infant-grandson 274178497 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:56:47 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274178497/rishi-sunak-father-in-law-gifts-30-million-in-stock-to-infant-grandson <![CDATA[Operation Legacy: How Britain covered up its colonial crimes]]> In 2011, the world learned of the secret British policy called Operation Legacy that was implemented in the 1950s. The goal of this policy was to remove incriminating documents from former colonies in the months before each one became politically independent.

Documents that might embarrass or damage the British gov]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274179008/operation-legacy-how-britain-covered-up-its-colonial-crimes 274179008 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:04:22 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274179008/operation-legacy-how-britain-covered-up-its-colonial-crimes <![CDATA["Shakti worshippers will give befitting reply to Congress, INDI alliance": PM Modi]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274177942/shakti-worshippers-will-give-befitting-reply-to-congress-indi-alliance-pm-modi 274177942 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:55:42 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274177942/shakti-worshippers-will-give-befitting-reply-to-congress-indi-alliance-pm-modi <![CDATA[Oil firms want to drill in four of the UK's areas of outstanding natural beauty]]> Think of onshore oil fields and images of oil derricks and "nodding donkeys" may spring to mind, perhaps in Texas or the Middle East. So it might come as a surprise to learn that the UK has its own onshore oil fields, mostly scattered across the east Midlands and southern England. Wytch Farm, on the south coast, is the largest onshore oil field in western Europe.

The industry is now looking at the UK with renewed]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274178792/oil-firms-want-to-drill-in-four-of-the-uk-areas-of-outstanding-natural-beauty 274178792 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:38:09 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274178792/oil-firms-want-to-drill-in-four-of-the-uk-areas-of-outstanding-natural-beauty <![CDATA[CDC winner Anish Malpani's collection 'Without' brings new dimension to sustainable fashion at Lakme Fashion Week]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274177453/cdc-winner-anish-malpani-collection-without-brings-new-dimension-to-sustainable-fashion-at-lakme-fashion-week 274177453 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:18:43 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274177453/cdc-winner-anish-malpani-collection-without-brings-new-dimension-to-sustainable-fashion-at-lakme-fashion-week <![CDATA[No congratulations From France's Macron to Putin for his re-election]]> French President Emmanuel Macron will not sent a message to Russian President Vladimir Putin to congratulate him for his landslide re-election on Sunday, in a vote that western countries have said was neither free, nor fair.

Exit polls indicate that Putin won at least 87 percent of the vote in Sunday's election that the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom and other countries have said was not free and fair]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274176987/no-congratulations-from-france-macron-to-putin-for-his-re-election 274176987 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:47:06 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274176987/no-congratulations-from-france-macron-to-putin-for-his-re-election <![CDATA[US, UK Launch Fresh Airstrikes in Yemen]]> TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The United States and the United Kingdom have carried out a series of airstrikes in Yemen's Ta'izz and Hudaydah provinces, as Yemeni forces continue maritime operations against vessels linked to Israel in the Red Sea.

- World news -

According to Yemen's official Saba news agency, an airstrike hit Ta'izz province's At-Ta'iziyah district early on Sunday, with no immediate details on casu]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274176681/us-uk-launch-fresh-airstrikes-in-yemen 274176681 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:37:07 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274176681/us-uk-launch-fresh-airstrikes-in-yemen <![CDATA[Putin wins landslide reelection in predetermined vote]]> Russian President Vladimir Putin basked in a victory early Monday that was never in doubt, as partial election results showed him easily securing a fifth term after facing only token challengers and harshly suppressing opposition voices.

With little margin for protest, Russians crowded outside http://www.theuknews.com/news/274175556/putin-wins-landslide-reelection-in-predetermined-vote 274175556 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:08:08 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274175556/putin-wins-landslide-reelection-in-predetermined-vote <![CDATA[Putin Wins Election with No Effective Opposition]]> Russian President Vladimir Putin celebrated winning a new six-year term after an election that gave voters no real alternatives due to the intimidation or jailing of most potential opponents.

Putin told supporters that he considered the election democratic and dismissed those who protested the vote.

'We have many tasks ahead. But when we are consolidated - no matter who wants to intimidate us, suppress us -]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274175401/putin-wins-election-with-no-effective-opposition 274175401 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:06:21 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274175401/putin-wins-election-with-no-effective-opposition <![CDATA[Market exchange rates in China -- March 18]]> BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced on Monday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System:

Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan

U.S. dollar 100 709.43

Euro 100 775.59

Japanese yen 100 4.7895

Hong Kong dollar 100 90.696

British pound 100 907.25

Aus]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274175113/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-18 274175113 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 02:30:02 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274175113/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-18 <![CDATA["Insulting Savarkar-ji for politics wrong, people will give betting reply": Grandson of nationalist-poet rips into Rahul]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274174972/insulting-savarkar-ji-for-politics-wrong-people-will-give-betting-reply-grandson-of-nationalist-poet-rips-into-rahul 274174972 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 22:55:08 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274174972/insulting-savarkar-ji-for-politics-wrong-people-will-give-betting-reply-grandson-of-nationalist-poet-rips-into-rahul <![CDATA[India: Authorities Revoke Visa Privileges of Diaspora Critics]]> (New York) - Indian authorities are revoking visa privileges to overseas critics of Indian origin who have spoken out against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government's policies, Human Rights Watch said today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi often attends mass g]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274175170/india-authorities-revoke-visa-privileges-of-diaspora-critics 274175170 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 21:00:00 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274175170/india-authorities-revoke-visa-privileges-of-diaspora-critics <![CDATA["Soul, integrity of EVMs traded to the King": Rahul takes veiled dig at PM Modi as 'Nyay Yatra' draws to a close]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274174831/soul-integrity-of-evms-traded-to-the-king-rahul-takes-veiled-dig-at-pm-modi-as-nyay-yatra-draws-to-a-close 274174831 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 20:37:05 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274174831/soul-integrity-of-evms-traded-to-the-king-rahul-takes-veiled-dig-at-pm-modi-as-nyay-yatra-draws-to-a-close <![CDATA[Explosion reported near merchant vessel off Yemen coast]]> ADEN, Yemen, March 17 (Xinhua) -- The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) issued a warning on Sunday after receiving a report of an explosion near a merchant vessel in the Gulf of Aden.

According to the UKMTO alert, the master of the unidentified merchant ship reported an explosion near the vessel approximately 85 nautical miles east of Aden, Yemen.

While no damage to the vessel was reported,]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274174218/explosion-reported-near-merchant-vessel-off-yemen-coast 274174218 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 12:30:02 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274174218/explosion-reported-near-merchant-vessel-off-yemen-coast <![CDATA[Ed Sheeran shares stage with Diljit Dosanjh at Mumbai concert, fans go into meltdown]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274173973/ed-sheeran-shares-stage-with-diljit-dosanjh-at-mumbai-concert-fans-go-into-meltdown 274173973 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:55:07 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274173973/ed-sheeran-shares-stage-with-diljit-dosanjh-at-mumbai-concert-fans-go-into-meltdown <![CDATA[UK: Overseas Friends of BJP holds car rally to support PM Modi for upcoming elections]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274173971/uk-overseas-friends-of-bjp-holds-car-rally-to-support-pm-modi-for-upcoming-elections 274173971 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:55:05 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274173971/uk-overseas-friends-of-bjp-holds-car-rally-to-support-pm-modi-for-upcoming-elections <![CDATA[Xinhua world news summary at 0030 GMT, March 17]]> NEW YORK -- Three people were killed in shootings in a suburban township outside Philadelphia in the United States on Saturday, local media reported.

The shootings took place at two homes in Falls Township in Bucks County. The victims were known to the shooter, reported The Philadelphia Inquirer. (US-Shootings)

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SANAA -- The U.S. and British naval forces conducted four airstrikes on the Yeme]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274173967/xinhua-world--summary-at-0030-gmt-march-17 274173967 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:55:03 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274173967/xinhua-world--summary-at-0030-gmt-march-17 <![CDATA[Vaughan Gething set to become Wales's new first minister]]> LONDON, March 16 (Xinhua) -- Vaughan Gething is set to become Wales's new first minister after winning the Labour leadership race there, British media reported Saturday.

The economy minister is expected to be confirmed as Wales's first minister next week in the Senedd, the Welsh parliament. He will succeed Mark Drakeford, who announced his intention to quit in December after five years in the role.

The re]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274173958/vaughan-gething-set-to-become-wales-new-first-minister 274173958 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:55:01 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274173958/vaughan-gething-set-to-become-wales-new-first-minister <![CDATA[Shah Rukh Khan in awe of Ed Sheeran as he sings 'Perfect']]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274173897/shah-rukh-khan-in-awe-of-ed-sheeran-as-he-sings-perfect 274173897 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:37:26 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274173897/shah-rukh-khan-in-awe-of-ed-sheeran-as-he-sings-perfect <![CDATA[Ed Sheeran leaves Mumbai after his electrifying concert]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274173885/ed-sheeran-leaves-mumbai-after-his-electrifying-concert 274173885 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:37:20 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274173885/ed-sheeran-leaves-mumbai-after-his-electrifying-concert <![CDATA[EU nation urges UK to introduce conscription]]> The Latvian foreign minister says the UK should reinstate mandatory military service to deter Russia

Britain and other NATO allies should consider conscripting citizens into the military to counter the supposed threat from Russia, the Latvian foreign minister told The Telegraph in an interview published on Saturday. http://www.theuknews.com/news/274173822/eu-nation-urges-uk-to-introduce-conscription 274173822 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 09:18:41 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274173822/eu-nation-urges-uk-to-introduce-conscription <![CDATA[EU state urges UK to introduce conscription]]> The Latvian foreign minister says the UK should reinstate mandatory military service to deter Russia

Britain and other NATO allies should consider military conscription to counter the supposed threat from Russia, the Latvian foreign minister told The Telegraph in an interview published on Saturday.

Latvia re-in]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274174228/eu-state-urges-uk-to-introduce-conscription 274174228 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 09:18:41 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274174228/eu-state-urges-uk-to-introduce-conscription <![CDATA[Hrithik Roshan to Madhuri Dixit: Celebs attend Farah Khan's party for Ed Sheeran]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274173535/hrithik-roshan-to-madhuri-dixit-celebs-attend-farah-khan-party-for-ed-sheeran 274173535 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:28:25 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274173535/hrithik-roshan-to-madhuri-dixit-celebs-attend-farah-khan-party-for-ed-sheeran <![CDATA[Yemen's Houthi Rebels Suspected of Targeting Ship in Gulf of Aden]]> A suspected attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels saw an explosive detonate near a ship early Sunday in the Gulf of Aden, potentially marking their latest assault on shipping through the crucial waterway leading to the Red Sea.

The British military's United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said the vessel's crew saw the blast as it passed off the coast of Aden, the port city in southern Yemen home to the countr]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274173077/yemen-houthi-rebels-suspected-of-targeting-ship-in-gulf-of-aden 274173077 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 06:05:59 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274173077/yemen-houthi-rebels-suspected-of-targeting-ship-in-gulf-of-aden <![CDATA[Post-pandemic, Young Chinese Seek Studies Abroad, Just Not in US]]> WASHINGTON - In Shanghai, two young women seeking an education abroad have decided against going to the United States, a destination of choice for decades that may be losing its shine.

For Helen Dong, a 22-year-old senior studying advertising, it was the cost. "It doesn't work for me when you have to spend 2 million [yuan] [$278,000] but find no job upon returning," she said. Dong is headed to Hong Kong this fall]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274170573/post-pandemic-young-chinese-seek-studies-abroad-just-not-in-us 274170573 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 18:05:19 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274170573/post-pandemic-young-chinese-seek-studies-abroad-just-not-in-us <![CDATA[Ukraine outcome will weaken US Moscow]]> The Russian ambassador to the US, Anatoly Antonov, claims Washington's power

will progressively wane as Moscow advances in Ukraine

Success for Russia in the Ukraine conflict would progressively weaken the US, Moscow's ambassador in Washington DC has argued. Anatoly Antonov also accused the US and UK of preventing a peaceful resolution of the conflict during its early stages.

In an int]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274170484/ukraine-outcome-will-weaken-us-moscow 274170484 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 14:13:08 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274170484/ukraine-outcome-will-weaken-us-moscow <![CDATA[Russian envoy predicts conflict outcome that weakens US]]> The further Russian forces advance in Ukraine, the more Washington's influence will wane globally, Anatoly Antonov has claimed

Success for Russia in the Ukraine conflict would progressively weaken the US, Moscow's ambassador in Washington DC has argued. Anatoly Antonov also accused the US and UK of preventing a peacef]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274170283/russian-envoy-predicts-conflict-outcome-that-weakens-us 274170283 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 08:47:55 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274170283/russian-envoy-predicts-conflict-outcome-that-weakens-us <![CDATA[Russian envoy predicts outcome that would weaken America]]> Anatoly Antonov claims that the further Russian forces advance in Ukraine, the more US influence will wane globally

Success for Russia in the Ukraine conflict would progressively weaken the US, Moscow's ambassador in Washington DC has argued. Anatoly Antonov also accused the US and UK of preventing a peaceful resoluti]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274170061/russian-envoy-predicts-outcome-that-would-weaken-america 274170061 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 08:47:55 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274170061/russian-envoy-predicts-outcome-that-would-weaken-america <![CDATA[Beyonce runs the world, but country puts up a fight]]> Some of the music world's biggest artists are in the news this week with Beyonce going country, the union of two British legends and Hotel California falling down. IA's music man, David Kowalski, reports.

Country radio refuses to play Texas Hold 'Em

Iconic artist and creative chameleon http://www.theuknews.com/news/274169984/beyonce-runs-the-world-but-country-puts-up-a-fight 274169984 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 06:52:09 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274169984/beyonce-runs-the-world-but-country-puts-up-a-fight <![CDATA[Tanker in Red Sea Attacked, 2 Explosions Reported, Security Firm Says]]> CAIRO - A Marshall Islands-flagged liquefied petroleum gas tanker reported two explosions near the ship as it traveled off the coast of Yemen's port city of Hodeidah, the third merchant vessel attack of the past 48 hours, British security firm Ambrey said Friday.

The master of a merchant vessel located in a similar area reported an explosion a distance off the vessel's starboard beam, according to United Kingdom ]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274169926/tanker-in-red-sea-attacked-2-explosions-reported-security-firm-says 274169926 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 06:06:20 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274169926/tanker-in-red-sea-attacked-2-explosions-reported-security-firm-says <![CDATA[G7 industry ministers commit to "safe and reliable" AI]]> ROME, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Artificial Intelligence (AI) is crucial for achieving sustainable development, but needs to be implemented in a balanced and safe way, industry and innovation ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) said on Friday.

After a two-day meeting in the Italian cities of Verona and Trento, the G7 committed to achieving an appropriate balance between fostering innovation and the need for appropria]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274169528/g7-industry-ministers-commit-to-safe-and-reliable-ai 274169528 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 21:39:57 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274169528/g7-industry-ministers-commit-to-safe-and-reliable-ai <![CDATA[Plane carrying British defense minister subjected to GPS jamming]]> The incident occurred off the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, with media reports blaming the interference on Moscow

The UK Ministry of Defence has publicly expressed concerns after a RAF plane with Defence Secretary Grant Shapps was subjected to GPS jamming while flying near the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad. While London did not explicitly assign bla]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274169364/plane-carrying-british-defense-minister-subjected-to-gps-jamming 274169364 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:26:43 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274169364/plane-carrying-british-defense-minister-subjected-to-gps-jamming <![CDATA[MG Excelor EV Name Trademarked - Launch In 2024-]]> - Launch In 2024?

With products like Comet EV and MG ZS EV, MG has witnessed a significant boost in sales. EVs now contribute around 1/3rd of the total sales of MG Motor. MG has also emerged as the second highest selling EV brand in the country. To sustain the momentum, MG Motor will be keen to expand its EV portfolio.

‘Excelor EV' Name Trademarked

As may be recalled, MG Motor had earlier stat]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274168587/mg-excelor-ev-name-trademarked---launch-in-2024- 274168587 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:09:44 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274168587/mg-excelor-ev-name-trademarked---launch-in-2024- <![CDATA[Blinken Says Haiti Transitional Council Will Take Charge Soon]]> U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Friday the proposed transitional council in Haiti, meant to provide a political transition and bring stability to the troubled Caribbean nation, is still not set but he expressed confidence it will happen in the coming days.

Speaking at a news conference in Austria, Blinken said most Haitian social and political stakeholders have named their representatives to the seven]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274168389/blinken-says-haiti-transitional-council-will-take-charge-soon 274168389 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:05:07 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274168389/blinken-says-haiti-transitional-council-will-take-charge-soon <![CDATA[Backgrounder: Ventilation upgrades for schools across B.C]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274168263/backgrounder-ventilation-upgrades-for-schools-across-bc 274168263 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:30:54 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274168263/backgrounder-ventilation-upgrades-for-schools-across-bc <![CDATA[Ventilation upgrades for schools across B.C.]]> Victoria, British Columbia, March 15, 2024 - Ventilation upgrades will ensure students and staff breathe clean air in eight schools across British Columbia, after an investment of $4.2 million from the federal and provincial governments.

Announced by Minister Sean Fraser and Minister Rachna Singh, these improvements will optimize ventilation and air filtration in schools.

In Victor]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274168264/ventilation-upgrades-for-schools-across-bc 274168264 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:30:32 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274168264/ventilation-upgrades-for-schools-across-bc <![CDATA[The Rebuilding Of Kyiv's Navy, Far From Ukraine]]> Despite having no large naval vessels on active duty, Ukraine has taken out around a third of the Kremlin's Black Sea fleet, mostly with missile and marine drone strikes amid Russia's ongoing invasion.

Now Kyiv is rebuilding its own naval strength after their maritime forces were decimated during the Russian invasion. But the ships are being made outside Ukraine's borders, and it is unclear wheth]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274167137/the-rebuilding-of-kyiv-navy-far-from-ukraine 274167137 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:15:43 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274167137/the-rebuilding-of-kyiv-navy-far-from-ukraine <![CDATA[Britain at war with Russia ex-MI6 boss]]> The UK needs to make ?tough choices? to be able to counter the ?threats? posed by Russia and China, Richard Dearlove has said

Britain is engaged in a "gray war" with Russia, but neither the authorities nor the public are taking the situation seriously enough, the former head of the famed spy agency MI6, Richard Dearlove, has warned.

The UK military isn't getting enough money to be able to c]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274166870/britain-at-war-with-russia-ex-mi6-boss 274166870 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:13:37 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274166870/britain-at-war-with-russia-ex-mi6-boss <![CDATA[Witness in Jimmy Lai Trial Mistreated in Custody, Experts Say]]> A key prosecution witness in the trial of Hong Kong pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai took the stand this week despite concerns raised by U.N. officials that the witness may have been mistreated in custody.

Andy Li, a computer programmer who became a pro-democracy activist in 2019, gave evidence against Lai on Wednesday. Li's testimony pertained to his role in a crowdfunding campaign that supported Hong Kong's 20]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274166085/witness-in-jimmy-lai-trial-mistreated-in-custody-experts-say 274166085 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:05:59 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274166085/witness-in-jimmy-lai-trial-mistreated-in-custody-experts-say <![CDATA[Irish Anger Over Gaza Overshadows White House St. Patrick Celebration]]> White House - U.S. President Joe Biden hosted Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar on Friday for the annual St. Patrick's Day reception at the White House, amid calls to boycott the event by many in Ireland who are outraged by staunch U.S. support of Israel in its war against Hamas.

"Today celebrates 100 years, 100 years of diplomatic relations between Ireland and America," Biden said in front of reporters at the to]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274165981/irish-anger-over-gaza-overshadows-white-house-st-patrick-celebration 274165981 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:05:11 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274165981/irish-anger-over-gaza-overshadows-white-house-st-patrick-celebration <![CDATA[Tottenham expecting tough challenge at Fulham]]> (Photo credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports)

Tottenham Hotspur will look to continue their challenge for a UEFA Champions League slot Saturday when they visit a Fulham side that has been difficult to defeat at home.

Spurs (16-6-5, 53 points) put on one of their best performances of the season last weekend, a 4-0 victory at Aston Villa to pull Ange Postecoglou's men within two points of the fourth-plac]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274165867/tottenham-expecting-tough-challenge-at-fulham 274165867 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 17:25:23 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274165867/tottenham-expecting-tough-challenge-at-fulham <![CDATA[Houthi Rebels Target Tanker in the Red Sea, Crew Unharmed]]> An attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels targeted a tanker in the Red Sea early Friday but the ship's crew was unharmed, authorities said. It was the latest in the rebels' campaign against shipping over Israel's ongoing war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

The British military's United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center initially reported the ship had been 'struck by a missile' off the port city of Hodeida but later F]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274165452/houthi-rebels-target-tanker-in-the-red-sea-crew-unharmed 274165452 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:35:57 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274165452/houthi-rebels-target-tanker-in-the-red-sea-crew-unharmed <![CDATA[Houthi leader threatens to attack Israel-linked ships in Indian Ocean]]> ADEN, Yemen, March 15 (Xinhua) -- The leader of Yemen's Houthis, Abdul Malik al-Houthi, issued a new threat on Thursday night, vowing to prevent Israel-linked ships from transiting the Indian Ocean near the Cape of Good Hope at the southern tip of Africa.

In an address aired by the group's al-Masirah TV, the Houthi leader claimed that his forces have already begun carrying out maritime operations in the Indian O]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274165264/houthi-leader-threatens-to-attack-israel-linked-ships-in-indian-ocean 274165264 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:30:54 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274165264/houthi-leader-threatens-to-attack-israel-linked-ships-in-indian-ocean <![CDATA[Japan to greenlight next-gen fighter jet exports]]> TOKYO, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Japan's ruling coalition, the Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito Party, on Friday agreed to permit the export of the next-generation fighter jet jointly developed by Japan with Britain and Italy, to third countries, marking a further relaxation of Japan's arms export control and another step contrary to the country's pacifist constitution.

According to the agreement between the ]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274165240/japan-to-greenlight-next-gen-fighter-jet-exports 274165240 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:06:56 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274165240/japan-to-greenlight-next-gen-fighter-jet-exports <![CDATA[We are at war former UK spy chief]]> Britain needs to make ?tough choices? to be able to counter the ?threats? posed by Russia and China, a former head of MI6 has said

Britain is engaged in a "gray war" with Russia, but neither the authorities nor the public are taking the situation seriously enough, the former head of the famed spy agency MI6, Richard Dearlove, has warned.

The UK military isn't getting enough money to be able]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274165135/we-are-at-war-former-uk-spy-chief 274165135 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 09:17:42 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274165135/we-are-at-war-former-uk-spy-chief <![CDATA[Britain 'at war' with Russia - ex-MI6 boss]]> The UK needs to make "tough choices" to be able to counter the "threats" posed by Russia and China, Richard Dearlove has said

Britain is engaged in a "gray war" with Russia, but neither the authorities nor the public are taking the situation seriously enough, the former head of the famed spy agency MI6, Richa]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274165462/britain-at-war-with-russia---ex-mi6-boss 274165462 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 08:26:22 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274165462/britain-at-war-with-russia---ex-mi6-boss <![CDATA[EU warns US about loss of credibilty]]> No ally will be able to trust Washington if Kiev falls, Josep Borrell has claimed

A Ukrainian loss to Russia would hurt Washington's credibility as a security provider, the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell has warned on a visit to Washington. Kiev can't wait for th]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274165309/eu-warns-us-about-loss-of-credibilty 274165309 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:38:17 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274165309/eu-warns-us-about-loss-of-credibilty <![CDATA[EU warns US about what Russian victory in Ukraine would signify]]> No ally will be able to trust Washington if Kiev falls, Josep Borrell has claimed

A Ukrainian loss to Russia would hurt Washington's credibility as a security provider, the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell warned during a trip to America. Kiev can't wait for the pr]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274165069/eu-warns-us-about-what-russian-victory-in-ukraine-would-signify 274165069 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:38:17 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274165069/eu-warns-us-about-what-russian-victory-in-ukraine-would-signify <![CDATA[Haitian Gang Leader Threatens Transitional Council Politicians]]> As violence continued in the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince, a powerful gang leader on Thursday threatened political leaders who are set to take part in a planned transitional council to govern the Caribbean nation.

Under pressure from the United States, unpopular and unelected Prime Minister Ariel Henry announced Monday that he would step down once the transitional council was in place. The White House confir]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274164980/haitian-gang-leader-threatens-transitional-council-politicians 274164980 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 06:06:34 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274164980/haitian-gang-leader-threatens-transitional-council-politicians <![CDATA[Newlyweds Rakul Preet Singh, Jackky Bhagnani strike a pose with Ed Sheeran]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274164896/newlyweds-rakul-preet-singh-jackky-bhagnani-strike-a-pose-with-ed-sheeran 274164896 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 03:55:21 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274164896/newlyweds-rakul-preet-singh-jackky-bhagnani-strike-a-pose-with-ed-sheeran <![CDATA[Market exchange rates in China -- March 15]]> BEIJING, March 15 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced on Friday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System:

Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan

U.S. dollar 100 709.75

Euro 100 775.69

Japanese yen 100 4.8134

Hong Kong dollar 100 90.735

British pound 100 908.83

Aus]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274164852/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-15 274164852 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 02:33:00 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274164852/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-15 <![CDATA[Chinese publishers explore advanced technologies at London Book Fair]]>

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At the three-day event, around 50 Chinese publishers showcased more than 3,200 types of China-themed books and engaged in some 30 activities focused on international collaboration.

LONDON, March 14 (Xinhua) -- As t]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274164676/chinese-publishers-explore-advanced-technologies-at-london-book-fair 274164676 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 22:18:46 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274164676/chinese-publishers-explore-advanced-technologies-at-london-book-fair <![CDATA[Universities Accord fails to restore integrity to higher education]]> A report outlining recommendations for the future of tertiary education has missed the mark in several areas where reform is most needed, writes Dr Kim Sawyer.

FOR 30 YEARS, government funding of higher education has been emasculated. In the 1980s, the Federal Government provided at least 80% of university funding, but last ye]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274164642/universities-accord-fails-to-restore-integrity-to-higher-education 274164642 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 21:52:12 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274164642/universities-accord-fails-to-restore-integrity-to-higher-education <![CDATA[UK flight chaos worsened by remote working report]]> Key personnel were slow to reach their offices after an IT meltdown led to a widespread grounding of flights last August, a watchdog has revealed

An air traffic control meltdown in Britain last August that saw flights grounded during a busy travel period was exacerbated by the fact that key personnel were working from home, according to an interim report commissioned by the nation's aviation watc]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274164600/uk-flight-chaos-worsened-by-remote-working-report 274164600 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 21:16:13 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274164600/uk-flight-chaos-worsened-by-remote-working-report <![CDATA[UK PM rules out general election on May 2]]> LONDON, March 14 (Xinhua) -- UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Thursday that there will not be a general election on May 2, ending months-long speculation that he would call an early election.

Sunak made the statement when talking to ITV News on Thursday. Previously, he said an election would be held in the second half of this year but didn't rule out an election in May.

"In several weeks' time, we've g]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274164532/uk-pm-rules-out-general-election-on-may-2 274164532 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 20:30:24 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274164532/uk-pm-rules-out-general-election-on-may-2 <![CDATA[Timofey Bordachev: Here's the main problem with EU diplomacy]]> The Western European bloc's representatives no longer try to understand those who disagree with them, instead they deliver lectures dripping in arrogance

A recent incident in which a group of ambassadors from EU states refused to attend a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov perfectly encapsulates the state of European diplomatic culture today. The reason is simple - over the past ]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274164463/timofey-bordachev-here-the-main-problem-with-eu-diplomacy 274164463 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 20:13:35 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274164463/timofey-bordachev-here-the-main-problem-with-eu-diplomacy <![CDATA[This is why EU diplomacy is practically dysfunctional]]> The Western European bloc's representatives no longer try to understand those who disagree with them, instead they deliver lectures dripping with arrogance

A recent incident in which a group of ambassadors from EU states refused to attend a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov perfectly encapsulates the]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274165127/this-is-why-eu-diplomacy-is-practically-dysfunctional 274165127 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:28:24 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274165127/this-is-why-eu-diplomacy-is-practically-dysfunctional <![CDATA[This is why EU diplomacy is practically disfunctional]]> The Western European bloc's representatives no longer try to understand those who disagree with them, instead they deliver lectures dripping with arrogance

A recent incident in which a group of ambassadors from EU states refused to attend a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov perfectly encapsulates the]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274164788/this-is-why-eu-diplomacy-is-practically-disfunctional 274164788 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:28:24 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274164788/this-is-why-eu-diplomacy-is-practically-disfunctional <![CDATA[Backgrounder: Active transportation projects in British Columbia to better connect communities]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274164435/backgrounder-active-transportation-projects-in-british-columbia-to-better-connect-communities 274164435 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:00:44 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274164435/backgrounder-active-transportation-projects-in-british-columbia-to-better-connect-communities <![CDATA[Active transportation projects in British Columbia to better connect communities]]> Vancouver, British Columbia, March 14, 2024 - Six active transportation planning and improvement projects in British Columbia will better connect communities after an investment of more than $4.6 million from the federal government.

Announced by Minister Harjit S. Sajjan and Member of Parliament Ron McKinnon, these projects ]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274164436/active-transportation-projects-in-british-columbia-to-better-connect-communities 274164436 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:00:19 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274164436/active-transportation-projects-in-british-columbia-to-better-connect-communities <![CDATA[Seven more Nepali nationals working as mercenaries in Russia confirmed dead, official figure rises to 19]]> Kathmandu [Nepal], March 14 (ANI): Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday confirmed the death of seven Nepali nationals serving in the Russian Army, taking the official figure of the deceased to 19.

Issuing a press release on Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the death of Purna Bahadur Gurung from Dhading, Nabin Shahi from Jajarkot, Padam Bahadur Ghimire from Udayapur, Ganga Ram Adhikar]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274164342/seven-more-nepali-nationals-working-as-mercenaries-in-russia-confirmed-dead-official-figure-rises-to-19 274164342 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:18:40 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274164342/seven-more-nepali-nationals-working-as-mercenaries-in-russia-confirmed-dead-official-figure-rises-to-19 <![CDATA[Persia From Above, A Century Ago]]> In the winter of 1924, inhabitants of a small village near Tehran looked up as a metal-bodied airplane swooped in to land, bumped along a field, then collapsed in a cloud of dust after its landing gear broke.

Women in burqas watch as Walter Mittelholzer's plane is repaired outside a settlement 40 kilometers from Tehran in December 1924.

The pilot of the plane was Swiss aviator Walter Mittelholzer, who had r]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274164326/persia-from-above-a-century-ago 274164326 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:15:25 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274164326/persia-from-above-a-century-ago <![CDATA[US has created Frankenstein states British MP]]> Israel and Ukraine now dictate to Washington, George Galloway has claimed

The American policy of giving billions in aid to Ukraine and Israel has created "monster" states, British MP George Galloway has claimed.

Appearing on Rick Sanchez's show Direct Impact broadcast on RT, Galloway discussed the debate surrounding Western aid to Ukraine, as well as the rift between US President Joe Biden ]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274164318/us-has-created-frankenstein-states-british-mp 274164318 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:14:14 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274164318/us-has-created-frankenstein-states-british-mp <![CDATA[West poses no threat to Russia UK defense chief]]> Grant Shapps has urged Vladimir Putin to 'stop saber-rattling? after he said Moscow was ready to use its deterrent if attacked

UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps has accused President Vladimir Putin of escalatory rhetoric, following an interview the Russian leader gave in which he discussed the use of nuclear weapons. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has said the West deliberately misrepresented]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274164317/west-poses-no-threat-to-russia-uk-defense-chief 274164317 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:14:10 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274164317/west-poses-no-threat-to-russia-uk-defense-chief <![CDATA[UK flight chaos made worse by remote working report]]> It took a long time for key personnel to reach the office after an IT meltdown led to a widespread grounding of flights last August, a watchdog has revealed

An air traffic control meltdown in Britain last August that saw flights grounded during a busy travel period was exacerbated by the fact that key personnel were working from home, according to an interim report commissioned by the nation's av]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274164316/uk-flight-chaos-made-worse-by-remote-working-report 274164316 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:14:07 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274164316/uk-flight-chaos-made-worse-by-remote-working-report <![CDATA[Chinese Cyber Nationalists Target Nobel Laureate, Water Company]]> Taipei, Taiwan - Online nationalism has been surging in China in recent weeks, with a growing band of cyber nationalists targeting the country's first Nobel laureate in literature, Mo Yan, and the largest bottled water producer, Nongfu Spring.

The online attacks against Nongfu Spring began after prominent nationalist billionaire Zong Qinghou, the founder of the company's key competitor, Hangzhou Wahaha Group, pas]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274164278/chinese-cyber-nationalists-target-nobel-laureate-water-company 274164278 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:05:42 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274164278/chinese-cyber-nationalists-target-nobel-laureate-water-company <![CDATA[UK flight chaos made worse by remote working - report]]> It took a long time for key personnel to reach the office after an IT meltdown led to a widespread grounding of flights last August, a watchdog has revealed

An air traffic control meltdown in Britain last August that saw flights grounded during a busy travel period was exacerbated by the fact that key personnel were working from home, according to an i]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274164137/uk-flight-chaos-made-worse-by-remote-working---report 274164137 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:12:06 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274164137/uk-flight-chaos-made-worse-by-remote-working---report <![CDATA[Iran denies "secret talks" with U.S. on Red Sea situation]]> TEHRAN, March 14 (Xinhua) -- An Iranian official refuted on Thursday claims made by a British newspaper alleging that Tehran had engaged in "secret talks" with Washington regarding the situation in the Red Sea, according to Iran's state news agency IRNA.

The IRNA cited the anonymous official stating that any communication or indirect talks between Iran and the U.S. is confined to negotiations on lifting sanction]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274164106/iran-denies-secret-talks-with-us-on-red-sea-situation 274164106 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:05:29 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274164106/iran-denies-secret-talks-with-us-on-red-sea-situation <![CDATA[US has created 'Frankenstein' states - British MP]]> Israel and Ukraine now dictate to Washington, George Galloway has claimed

The American policy of giving billions in aid to Ukraine and Israel has created "monster" states, British MP George Galloway has claimed.

Appearing on Rick Sanchez's 'Direct Impact' show broadcast on RT, Galloway discussed the d]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274164145/us-has-created-frankenstein-states---british-mp 274164145 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:54:45 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274164145/us-has-created-frankenstein-states---british-mp <![CDATA[Minister Ng meets with British Columbia Premier David Eby]]> March 14, 2024 - Victoria, British Columbia - Global Affairs Canada

Yesterday, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, met with David Eby, Premier of British Columbia, while in Victoria, British Columbia, to promote the Team Canada engagement strategy with the United States. 

During the meeting, Minister Ng spoke about Team Canada eng]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274164162/minister-ng-meets-with-british-columbia-premier-david-eby 274164162 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:41:26 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274164162/minister-ng-meets-with-british-columbia-premier-david-eby <![CDATA[Yemen Successfully Tests Hypersonic Missile]]> TEHRAN (Tasnim) - A source from Yemen's armed forces announced the successful testing of a hypersonic missile with high destructive capabilities, amid escalating tensions over recent strikes on shipping vessels linked to the Israeli regime in the Red Sea.

- World news -

The missile can reach speeds of up to Mach 8 (6,200 miles per hour) and is powered by solid fuel, an unnamed military source told Russi]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274163942/yemen-successfully-tests-hypersonic-missile 274163942 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 13:37:14 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274163942/yemen-successfully-tests-hypersonic-missile <![CDATA[Hamleys expands Italian footprint: Second flagship store opens in Rome in partnership with Giochi Preziosi]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274163883/hamleys-expands-italian-footprint-second-flagship-store-opens-in-rome-in-partnership-with-giochi-preziosi 274163883 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:55:40 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274163883/hamleys-expands-italian-footprint-second-flagship-store-opens-in-rome-in-partnership-with-giochi-preziosi <![CDATA[Explosion reported near ship southeast of Yemen's Aden]]> ADEN, Yemen, March 14 (Xinhua) -- An explosion occurred on Thursday near a vessel approximately 50 nautical miles southeast of Aden, Yemen's largest port city in the southwest, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).

The UKMTO said in a post on social media platform X that the incident, which happened at 1015 GMT, resulted in no reported injuries to crew members or damage to the ship.<]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274163776/explosion-reported-near-ship-southeast-of-yemen-aden 274163776 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:30:29 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274163776/explosion-reported-near-ship-southeast-of-yemen-aden <![CDATA[Xinhua Commentary: What drives the growth of China's soft power]]>

]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274163750/xinhua-commentary-what-drives-the-growth-of-china-soft-power 274163750 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:20:06 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274163750/xinhua-commentary-what-drives-the-growth-of-china-soft-power <![CDATA[Eight ways to overhaul the UK's inadequate sewer system]]> The recent surge in public scrutiny over untreated sewage in waterways paints a stark picture of the UK's ageing sewer network.

Combined sewer overflows (CSOs) are a legacy of a bygone era. Victorian combined sewers, designed to collect both sewage and surface water runoff, are buckling under the pressure. When excess rainwater overwhelms their capacit]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274164405/eight-ways-to-overhaul-the-uk-inadequate-sewer-system 274164405 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:49:12 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274164405/eight-ways-to-overhaul-the-uk-inadequate-sewer-system <![CDATA[EAM Jaishankar explores new areas of collaboration with Ireland Minister]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274156767/eam-jaishankar-explores-new-areas-of-collaboration-with-ireland-minister 274156767 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:18:49 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274156767/eam-jaishankar-explores-new-areas-of-collaboration-with-ireland-minister <![CDATA[New Zealand stresses need for investigation to "run its course" into Canadian allegations against India]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274156577/new-zealand-stresses-need-for-investigation-to-run-its-course-into-canadian-allegations-against-india 274156577 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 07:18:39 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274156577/new-zealand-stresses-need-for-investigation-to-run-its-course-into-canadian-allegations-against-india <![CDATA[ABC 2024: Battle of wills over ideologies]]> Dr Lee Duffield, a veteran of ABC journalism and former Journalism academic, has been appraising the organisation and its work.

He has described one old ideology fast disappeari]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274156538/abc-2024-battle-of-wills-over-ideologies 274156538 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 06:52:15 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274156538/abc-2024-battle-of-wills-over-ideologies <![CDATA[Vietnam's GDP to reach nearly 470 bln USD in 2024: IMF]]> HANOI, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam's gross domestic product (GDP) is forecast to reach about 469.7 billion U.S. dollars by the end of 2024, ranking the fifth in Southeast Asia, Vietnam News reported Thursday, citing the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines have taken the leading positions in the forecast.

According to IMF, Vietnam's GDP was estimated to ha]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274156474/vietnam-gdp-to-reach-nearly-470-bln-usd-in-2024-imf 274156474 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 05:19:11 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274156474/vietnam-gdp-to-reach-nearly-470-bln-usd-in-2024-imf <![CDATA[Shah Rukh Khan teaches Ed Sheeran his signature pose, check video]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274156392/shah-rukh-khan-teaches-ed-sheeran-his-signature-pose-check-video 274156392 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 03:18:11 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274156392/shah-rukh-khan-teaches-ed-sheeran-his-signature-pose-check-video <![CDATA[Market exchange rates in China -- March 14]]> BEIJING, March 14 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced on Thursday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System:

Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan

U.S. dollar 100 709.74

Euro 100 779.12

Japanese yen 100 4.8276

Hong Kong dollar 100 90.739

British pound 100 910.69

A]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274156369/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-14 274156369 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 02:31:55 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274156369/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-14 <![CDATA[Number of New Zealanders travelling hits new high]]> WELLINGTON, March 14 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand-resident traveller arrivals in January 2024 was a record for any January month, surpassing the pre-COVID levels, according to the statistics department Stats NZ on Thursday.

About 328,100 New Zealand-resident travellers -- people living in New Zealand and arriving back after an absence of less than 12 months -- arrived back in January 2024. This exceeded the pre-COVID]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274156365/number-of-new-zealanders-travelling-hits-new-high 274156365 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 02:31:07 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274156365/number-of-new-zealanders-travelling-hits-new-high <![CDATA[UK Outlines Plan to Ban Foreign States From Owning Newspapers]]> london - Britain's government outlined plans on Wednesday to stop foreign states from owning newspapers, potentially giving ministers the power to block Abu Dhabi-backed RedBird IMI's bid to buy The Daily Telegraph.

The battle over one of Britain's most famous newspapers has raised questions about the independence of the media and the role of foreign investors acquiring ownership of politically influential assets]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274156310/uk-outlines-plan-to-ban-foreign-states-from-owning-newspapers 274156310 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:36:11 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274156310/uk-outlines-plan-to-ban-foreign-states-from-owning-newspapers <![CDATA[The 3 most successful Soviet tank aces of World War II]]> There were about a hundred tank aces (or masters of tank combat, as they were also called), who destroyed more than ten enemy tank and self-propelled artillery units, in the Red Army during the war against Germany and its allies. 

Of course, most of them were awarded the highest title of 'Hero of the Soviet Union'. It is all the more surprising that the most effective Soviet tank ace waited almost half a ce]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274156391/the-3-most-successful-soviet-tank-aces-of-world-war-ii 274156391 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 20:42:00 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274156391/the-3-most-successful-soviet-tank-aces-of-world-war-ii <![CDATA[Human Rights Watch to End Its Celebrated Film Festival]]> (New York) -Human Rights Watch announced today that it would be closing its long-running film festival. Founded in 1988, the Human Rights Watch Film Festival showcased nearly 1,000 independent films, was presented in over 30 cities across the globe, and is the world's longest running human rights film festival.

"It's with sadness and deep regret that we have made the difficult decision to close the Human Rights W]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274156269/human-rights-watch-to-end-its-celebrated-film-festival 274156269 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:23:16 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274156269/human-rights-watch-to-end-its-celebrated-film-festival <![CDATA[India and UK discuss stalled free trade agreement]]> Negotiations have been deadlocked since 2001 as London seeks "more favorable" conditions from New Delhi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his UK counterpart Rishi Sunak discussed plans on Tuesday for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries. Reports have suggested talks on the long-awaited pact are]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274155861/india-and-uk-discuss-stalled-free-trade-agreement 274155861 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:13:21 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274155861/india-and-uk-discuss-stalled-free-trade-agreement <![CDATA[Despite positive steps in British Columbia, animal welfare in disaster management remains overlooked]]> Disasters serve as focusing events, providing a "window of oppo]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274156240/despite-positive-steps-in-british-columbia-animal-welfare-in-disaster-management-remains-overlooked 274156240 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:07:18 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274156240/despite-positive-steps-in-british-columbia-animal-welfare-in-disaster-management-remains-overlooked <![CDATA[Zambia: Government Stalling on Lead Cleanup Plan]]> (Lusaka) - Zambia's government is delaying urgently needed action to clean up severe lead contamination in the city of Kabwe, the Alliance for Lead-Free Kabwe, a coalition of Zambian and international http://www.theuknews.com/news/274155798/zambia-government-stalling-on-lead-cleanup-plan 274155798 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 07:30:00 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274155798/zambia-government-stalling-on-lead-cleanup-plan <![CDATA[Britain's tea shortage scare a sign of trouble brewing]]> The Red Sea supply chain crisis has exposed glaring weaknesses in global transport that pose big questions about how our economy will work moving forward.

A tea shortage in Britain is surely a sign that the apocalypse, or a

A tea shortage in Britain is surely a sign that the apocalypse, or a http://www.theuknews.com/news/274154960/uk-will-no-longer-prescribe-puberty-blockers-to-children 274154960 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 19:50:33 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274154960/uk-will-no-longer-prescribe-puberty-blockers-to-children <![CDATA[Germany reaffirms position on sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine]]> Chancellor Olaf Scholz has reiterated his reluctance to supply long-range weaponry to Kiev, DPA has reported

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has ruled out the delivery of Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine, citing the risk of Berlin's direct or indirect involvement in the Ukraine conflict, DPA reported on Tuesday.

http://www.theuknews.com/news/274154670/germany-reaffirms-position-on-sending-taurus-missiles-to-ukraine 274154670 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:52:52 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274154670/germany-reaffirms-position-on-sending-taurus-missiles-to-ukraine
<![CDATA[Ghana's Leaders Push Back on Anti-LGBT Bill]]> Influential people in Ghana are speaking out against the country's dangerous anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) bill.

Last week, Samia Nkrumah, a former member of parliament and chair of a major political party in Ghana, urged the president to veto an anti-LGBT bill, Rediscovering Gems, displays a range of prized ancient Roman and Greek artefacts. The exhibition stemmed from an announcement last year that numerous pieces from the museum's ]]> http://www.theuknews.com/news/274154815/rediscovering-gems-british-museum-exhibition-exposes-hypocrisy-of-new-loan-agreements-for-looted-objects 274154815 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:21:17 GMT http://www.theuknews.com/news/274154815/rediscovering-gems-british-museum-exhibition-exposes-hypocrisy-of-new-loan-agreements-for-looted-objects