Stephen Doughty appointed UK minister responsible for Afghanistan, Pakistan
British Member of Parliament Stephen Doughty has been appointed the UK government's minister responsible for Afghanistan, Pakistan, the Middle East and North Africa.
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UK foreign secretary to visit China, India
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will travel to China on Monday and then visit India later in the week, a media report said on Sunday.
UK deports fewer than 2pc of Afghan, other migrants last year
Fewer than two percent of migrants from certain countries, including Afghanistan, were deported from the United Kingdom last year, according to reports. The Telegraph reported that the migrants in question were from 14 countries, including Afghanistan. More than…
UK to deploy air defense system to Kuwait
Britain is deploying its Rapid Sentry air defence system to Kuwait to help protect British and Kuwaiti interests in the Gulf, Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office said on Friday. Reuters reported that the move follows an overnight drone…
UK reaffirms commitment to support Afghanistan’s health system
United Kingdom (UK) Special Representative for Afghanistan Richard Lindsay has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to continue supporting Afghanistan’s health system. He made the remarks during an online meeting with Minister of Public Health Noor Jalal Jalali, the Ministry…
UK pledges $27m in aid for Gaza
Britain will provide a £20 million ($27 million) aid package to deliver water, sanitation and hygiene services in Gaza, a media report said on Monday.
UK set to recognise Palestinian state today: Reports
he United Kingdom (UK) is expected to recognise the State of Palestine today (Sunday), following Israel’s failure to meet conditions set out by Prime Minister Keir Starmer in July, according to media reports.
Israel’s decision to bring more bloodshed: UK PM
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has condemned Israel’s plan to take over Gaza city and urged the Israeli government to immediately reconsider its decision because it would bring more bloodshed.
Noori, blind Afghan runner, gets honorary doctorate in UK
The University of Essex in England has awarded an honorary doctorate to the blind Afghan runner Wali Mohammad Noori in recognition of his achievements in sports, as well as his social and cultural contributions.
UK allots £7m for landmine clearance in Ukraine, Afghanistan
The United Kingdom has allocated £7 million to support the Hazardous Area Life-support Organisation (Halo Trust) in its landmine clearance efforts in Ukraine and Afghanistan, according to a media report.
Stanikzai, Dickson talk resumption consular service for Afghans in UK
Acting Deputy Foreign Minister Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai has held a meeting with British Charge d'affaires Robert Dickson and discussed bilateral relations and efforts for the resumption of consular service for Afghans in the United Kingdom (UK), a statement said on Monday.
2.7m Afghans assisted by UK last year
On World Humanitarian Day, the United Kingdom says it has provided assistance to over 2.7 million Afghans this last fiscal year.
UK vows greater cooperation with Afghanistan
British Charge d’Affaires Robert Chatterton Dickson says that London is committed to cooperating with the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) to enhance international relations and address the challenges faced by Afghans.
UK urged to restore diplomatic mission in Kabul
The United Kingdom (UK) Aid Monitoring Commissioner Hugh Bayley has suggested restoration of his country’s diplomatic mission in Afghanistan to support Afghan women and monitor the impact of British aid, a media report said on Friday.
Starmer’s Labour Party leads UK general election
The Labour Party has officially won enough seats in the UK’s 2024 general election to have a majority in parliament, as vote counting continue, according to a media report on Friday.
Russia to retaliate if Ukraine uses London-supplied arms
Russia on Thursday said Moscow will retaliate with strikes on British targets if British weapons are used by Ukraine to strike Russian territory. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told reporters that British targets "on Ukraine's territory and beyond…
Efforts underway to improve Kabul, Int’l community ties: Dickson
UK Chargé d’Affaires of to Afghanistan Robert Chatterton Dickson has said his country fully supported durable peace in Afghanistan and efforts were underway to improve Kabul’s times with the world.
IEA believes in dialogue with all sides: DFM Stanekzai
IEA Deputy Foreign Minister (DFM) Muhammad Abbas Stanekzai has renewed the acting government's resolve for dialogue and engagement with all sides, an official said on Friday.
UK begins airlifting Afghans from Pakistan
KABUL (Pajhwok) The United Kingdom (UK) on Thursday airlifted 132 Afghans from Pakistan for their resettlement Britain, according to a media report on Friday. Pakistani authorities asked the US and some European countries to share details of the migrants who…
UK pledges $125m in aid to support Afghans
The United Kingdom has pledged $125 million in aid to support the people of Afghanistan. The UK embassy wrote in its X handle: “The UK remains committed to a secure and prosperous Afghanistan. That’s why this year, we…
Qatar, UK discuss Afghanistan, other issues
Qatari deputy prime minister and foreign minister and UK foreign secretary have discussed Afghanistan and other issues of mutual interest. In a statement, Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman al-Thani met on Tuesday with…
