Europe

Netherlands T-Mobile to replace China's Huawei 5G with Ericsson

The Hague [Netherlands], July 7 (ANI): T-Mobile, the largest mobile network provider in the Netherlands will stop building networks with Chinese equipment Huawei as Swedish company Ericsson will supply the new 5G radio network to T-Mobile.

2022-07-07T16:43:00.207800+00:00 IST

Boris Johnson steps down as UK PM

London [UK], July 7 (ANI): Following mass resignations by Cabinet members which started on Wednesday and the numbers of resignations were increased to more than 50 on the second day that compelled Boris Johnson to step down as British Prime Minister. He expressed his 'regret' at his inability to hold onto his position as Prime Minister while stressing that he is 'immensely proud' of his achievements in office.

2022-07-07T13:18:43.171016+00:00 IST

Uyghur diaspora in Vienna organizes protest against China

Vienna [Austria], July 7 (ANI): Uyghur diaspora in Vienna organized a protest in front of the Chinese embassy to mark the 13th anniversary of the Urumqi massacre on Thursday at 1400-1600 hr (local time).

2022-07-07T12:04:52.612031+00:00 IST

British PM Boris Johnson agrees to step down

London [UK], July 7 (ANI): After more than 50 government ministers or aides of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned on Thursday, he agreed to step down.

2022-07-07T10:53:01.688276+00:00 IST

Boris Johnson expected to resign as UK Prime Minister: Report

London [UK], July 7 (ANI): After over 50 ministers resigned from the UK government, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, according to media reports, is likely to submit his resignation on Thursday.

2022-07-07T08:56:24.991793+00:00 IST

Northern Ireland minister resigns from BoJo's government

London [UK], July 7 (ANI): UK minister for Northern Ireland, Brandon Lewis, resigned from his position on Thursday (local time), saying that he no longer believed the values of honesty, integrity and mutual respect are being upheld by Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government.

2022-07-07T08:18:57.598658+00:00 IST

Priti Patel asks UK PM Boris Johnson to quit: Report

London [UK], July 7 (ANI): UK Home Secretary Priti Patel and several Conservative Party lawmakers have asked British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to tender his resignation after dozens of ministers abandoned his government.

2022-07-07T06:11:17.057010+00:00 IST

Turkey renews extradition requests with Sweden, Finland

Ankara [Turkey], July 7 (ANI/Xinhua): Turkey on Wednesday renewed its extradition requests for "terror suspects" with Finland and Sweden, following a deal it made with the Nordic countries for their NATO bid.

2022-07-07T01:02:55.721654+00:00 IST

At London forum, FBI director, MI5 chief warn of China threat

London [UK], July 7 (ANI): FBI Director Christopher Wray and United Kingdom MI5 Director General Ken McCallum have urged business leaders to be aware of the threat from the Chinese government and help the government agencies protect corporate secrets from theft by China.

2022-07-06T23:52:47.406887+00:00 IST

Defiant UK PM sacks senior cabinet ally Michael Gove

London [UK], July 7 (ANI): British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has fired UK Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Michael Gove, UK media reported on Wednesday, as he rebuffed calls from inside his own Cabinet to resign.

2022-07-06T21:56:23.358619+00:00 IST

Iran arrests British Deputy Ambassador on spying charges

Tehran [Iran], July 7 (ANI): Iran has arrested the deputy head of the United Kingdom's mission in Iran, Giles Whitaker, and several other academics on charges of espionage, local media reported on Wednesday.

2022-07-06T19:52:24.557000+00:00 IST

Cyprus reinstate mandatory mask-wearing indoors after COVID spike

Nicosia [Cyprus], July 6 (ANI/Xinhua): The government of Cyprus has reintroduced the mandatory wearing of masks indoors, just over a month after scrapping the measure.

2022-07-06T17:03:38.920960+00:00 IST

Boris Johnson refuses to step down as resignations mount

London [UK], July 6 (ANI): UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday refused to step down as more Ministers submitted their resignations, bringing the total number to 18.

2022-07-06T16:46:19.833638+00:00 IST

Police fire warning shots at farmers' protest

The Hague [Netherlands], July 6 (ANI/Xinhua): Dutch police fired warning shots at a farmers' protest near Heerenveen in the northern province of Friesland on Tuesday evening.

2022-07-06T13:12:02.867966+00:00 IST

China recalibrating its strategy in Central and Eastern Europe

Ljubljana [Slovenia], July 6 (ANI): China considers Central and Eastern Europe as part of its sphere of influence on the European continent. From Beijing's perspective, the region's position at the doorstep of the European Union makes it uniquely attractive.

2022-07-06T11:42:06.323263+00:00 IST

Two more ministers tender resignation from UK govt

London [UK], July 6 (ANI): In another blow to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, two more ministers resigned from the UK government on Wednesday, following the departure of Health Secretary Sajid Javid and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak, media reported.

2022-07-06T08:54:39.487728+00:00 IST

After Sunak, Javid quit UK names new FM, Health Secy

London [UK], July 6 (ANI): British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday named new UK Health Secretary and Finance Minister shortly after Health Secretary Sajid Javid and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak tendered their resignation, media reports said.

2022-07-05T21:09:12.645745+00:00 IST

Euro slumps to 20-year low against US dollar

Frankfurt [Germany], July 6 (ANI/Xinhua): The Euro on Tuesday slumped against the U.S. dollar, hitting a 20-year low of 1.029 dollars in the shadow of an economic recession in the euro zone.

2022-07-05T19:23:23.759726+00:00 IST

UK's Rishi Sunak, Health Minister resign

London [UK], July 5 (ANI): UK Finance Minister Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid resigned on Tuesday, landing British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government into crisis.

2022-07-05T18:28:32.972860+00:00 IST

NATO allies sign accession protocols for Sweden, Finland

Brussels [Belgium], July 5 (ANI): North Atlantic Treaty Organisation's (NATO) 30 allies signed accession protocols for Sweden and Finland on Tuesday, kickstarting the process to admit the two Nordic countries into the alliance.

2022-07-05T13:37:15.916821+00:00 IST

Italy declares state of emergency to confront drought

Rome [Italy], July 5 (ANI/Xinhua): The Italian government on Monday declared a state of emergency related to the prolonged heatwave and drought conditions that have badly hit the country, particularly its north.

2022-07-04T22:05:44.961701+00:00 IST