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Thursday, October 2, 2025
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Topic: United Kingdom

Anti-immigration poster boy with a rap sheet—who is Tommy Robinson, face of Unite the Kingdom rally

Less than a week before the rally, Tommy Robinson said in an interview that Islam is ‘terrorising the country’ and warned ‘the future vote bank is the Muslim community’.

UK launches new Russia-related sanctions targeting shadow fleet, weapons suppliers

The package is a response to recent Russian aggression, the British govt said, referring to higher numbers of drone attacks on Ukraine & violation of NATO airspace over Poland.

UK targets Iranian oil magnate, four companies with asset freeze

The sanctions include an asset freeze on Iranian oil magnate Hossein Shamkhani, and on four companies operating in the shipping, petrochemical and financial sectors, according to a government notice published online.

UK PM Starmer condemns Israel’s control of Gaza, urges govt to reconsider

Keir Starmer said that Israeli govt's decision to further escalate its offensive in Gaza is wrong & will only bring more bloodshed.

UK to jail people smugglers who endorse illegal immigration through ads

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour government is under huge political & public pressure to cut the number of migrants arriving illegally in small boats from France.

SubscriberWrites: Historic trade pact signals new chapter for India-UK ties

Colonial shadows fade as India-UK forge future with landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

UK backs future Palestinian statehood, says ceasefire top priority right now

British cabinet minister Peter Kyle's backing comes after French President Macron's plan to recognise Palestine drew strong condemnation from Israel & the US.

RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra bats for more FTAs as India, UK seal trade deal

At a summit in Mumbai, Malhotra says multilateralism has 'unfortunately' taken a back seat, and notes that there are many more such pacts in the negotiation stage.

24 July, 2025: India-UK sign landmark trade deal & other news of the day

India-UK sign landmark FTA The India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) will significantly improve market access and boost bilateral trade by around USD 34 billion annually,...

Air India crash: India ‘working closely’ with UK after reports of families receiving wrong bodies surface

At least 52 passengers on board the aircraft were British citizens. Daily Mail report says UK has instituted a ‘top level inquiry’ after families receive misidentified remains.

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The real impact of reviving Chushul airfield is psychological

China has not specifically protested about the revival of advanced landing grounds. However, given the historical and tactical significance of Chushul, it may make an exception.

More Andhra-style prawn fry for Indian plates? How Naidu’s trying to blunt US tariff hit on aqua exports

Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.