French Foreign Minister Explains Reason For Not Recalling Ambassador To UK - UrduPoint

France has not recalled its ambassador in the United Kingdom over the recent situation with Australia because Paris is aware of London's "opportunism," Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said on Saturday.

France RECALLS ambassadors from US and Australia, citing ‘exceptional gravity’ of AUKUS submarine deal — RT

 Paris has recalled its ambassadors from Washington and Canberra for consultations, citing the “unacceptable behavior” of the US, UK and Australia in striking a nuclear submarine deal that scuttled a French shipbuilding contract.

US moves to assure ‘vital partner’ France over submarine pact | Al Jazeera

France remains a “vital partner” to the United States on many issues, Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said, as he sought to allay Paris’s anger at a security partnership between the US, the United Kingdom and Australia that did not include the European Union country.

Aukus: China denounces US-UK-Australia pact as irresponsible - BBC News

China has criticised a historic security pact between the US, UK and Australia, describing it as "extremely irresponsible" and "narrow minded".

Australia to acquire nuclear submarine fleet after forming defense pact with US, UK - AA

Australia announced plans Wednesday to acquire a nuclear submarine fleet following the formation of a trilateral defense pact with the US and the UK as China becomes increasingly assertive in the Indo-Pacific.

Chinese ambassador barred from British parliament

The Chinese ambassador to the UK has been banned from Britain’s Parliament as an invitation for him to visit the House of Commons was revoked Tuesday, according to local media reports.  

UK To Turn Back Boats Carrying Migrants Across English Channel - Reports - UrduPoint

 UK Home Secretary Priti Patel has ordered the border patrol to turn back boats carrying migrants across the English Channel before they reach UK coasts, in an attempt to tackle a recent surge in arrivals from continental Europe, British media reported on Thursday.

Experts Warn UK Weapons Sent to Afghanistan Could Fall into Taliban Hands

(FNA)- Millions of pounds worth of British arms exported to Afghanistan could end up in the hands of Taliban and terrorist groups in the region, experts warned.

Taliban warns there will be a reaction if Joe Biden delays US troops withdrawal

 

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Taliban Not Giving US, UK Extra Time To Continue Evacuations, Warns Of Consequences - UrduPoint

The Taliban (banned as a terrorist organization in Russia) will not give the United States and the United Kingdom any extra time to continue evacuations from Afghanistan, August 31 is the red line for the US forces withdrawal, Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen told Sky news broadcaster.

Report: Afghans Who Guarded British Embassy Ditched by UK Government - FARS

(FNA)- Some 125 Afghans who had been hired to guard the British embassy in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, have been reportedly informed that they are not eligible for a British scheme designed to help people who worked for the UK resettle abroad, amid the takeover of the country by the Taliban militants.

UK will work with Taliban 'if necessary: Johnson - China.org.cn

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Friday that Britain will work with the Taliban "if necessary," as the group has regained the control of Afghanistan.

Another 200 UK troops sent to Kabul evacuation - BBC News

The UK is to send a further 200 troops to Kabul after the Taliban seized control of the Afghan capital.

Mass shooting in southwestern UK leaves 6 dead - AA

Six people were killed in a “serious firearms incident” in southwestern UK late Thursday, according to security sources.

UK Defence Secretary Slams 'Rotten' US-Taliban Deal, Says NATO Shunned Calls to Stay in Afghanistan - Sputnik International

UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has claimed that "nearly all of" NATO's member states "were not interested" in Britain's call to stay on in Afghanistan after the US withdrawal from the country.

UK Summons Iranian Ambassador After Blaming Attack on Mercer Street Tanker on Tehran - Sputnik International

Iran's ambassador to the UK has been summoned to the Foreign Office after an attack on an Israel-linked oil tanker.

EU Rejects UK’s Demand to Rip Up Brexit Deal for Northern Ireland - FARS

(FNA)- The EU rejected the UK’s demand to rip up the Northern Ireland Protocol, within three hours of the audacious demand being made in Parliament.

Johnson Announces End to UK Military Mission in Afghanistan - FARS

(FNA)- Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the end of Britain’s military mission in Afghanistan following a hasty and secretive exit of the last remaining troops 20 years after the post 9/11 invasion that started the “war on terror”.

Figures Show UK Cases of Delta Variant of COVID-19 Have Risen Almost Four-Fold

(FNA)- UK cases of the Delta variant of COVID-19 have risen almost four-fold in less than a month, new data showed.

Rising Delta Virus, Absent Brits Dampen Europe’s Tourism Hopes - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – While not a complete wash-out, the summer tourism season vital to southern Europe’s economies will be less than sizzling as the Delta coronavirus spreads and travel hurdles keep British and other sun-seekers at home.