Published on May 23, 2025 06:00 PM IST The United Kingdom has officially transferred sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius but the UK retains control of the strategically vital US-UK military base on Diego Garcia through a 99-year lease, ensuring continued military presence in the Indian Ocean. The deal has raised concerns for the…
Published on May 02, 2025 09:54 PM IST Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party has sent shockwaves through British politics. In a dramatic turn, Reform narrowly won the Runcorn and Helsby by-election, flipping a seat held by Labour with a 15,000-vote lead last year. With mayoral wins and council gains, Reform UK may be ending Britain’s…
Updated on Sep 22, 2024 08:44 PM IST Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has warned his government and supporters against accepting electronic devices, especially mobile phones, as Christmas gifts, following a series of deadly explosions involving electronic equipment in Lebanon. Speaking during a meeting on Venezuelan culture, broadcast nationally, Maduro urged caution, referencing the tragic events…