January 2025 - United Kingdom Special Weapons News

E3 Foreign Ministers' statement on the implementation of legislation against United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) UK FCDO 31 Jan 2025 -- Statement from the Foreign Ministers of the UK, France and Germany on the implementation of legislation against United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.
Joint Statement on Myanmar Australia DFAT 01 Feb 2025 -- Four years on from the military coup in Myanmar: joint statement by Australia, Canada, the European Union, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.
UK announces additional humanitarian funding for Myanmar UK FCDO 01 Feb 2025 -- Four years on from military coup, additional UK humanitarian funding delivers healthcare to one million people in Myanmar
2025 Presidential Elections in Belarus: joint statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 31 Jan 2025 -- The UK and other members of the Informal Group of Friends of Democratic Belarus deliver a joint statement on elections in Belarus and the deteriorating human rights situation.
Situation in Eastern DRC: UK statement UK FCDO 30 Jan 2025 -- The UK has issued a statement following the occupation of Goma in Eastern DRC by M23 and Rwandan Defence Forces (RDF).
Russia continues to cause immense civilian suffering in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 30 Jan 2025 -- Ambassador Holland condemns the civilian suffering caused by Russia's strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure and indiscriminate attacks on cities.
Andriy Yermak and UK Ambassador Discussed Battlefield Situation and Implementation of the One Hundred Year Partnership Agreement President of Ukraine 30 Jan 2025
New submarine facility in Bristol opened by Defence Minister UK MOD 30 Jan 2025 -- New Submarine Availability Support Hub will support 100 new jobs, boost engineering capabilities and deliver on the Government's Plan for Change.
Russia must end its war and return to dialogue: UK Statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 29 Jan 2025 -- Ambassador Holland reiterates the UK's support to Ukraine, and calls on Russia to end its war and return to dialogue and risk reduction - including in the Forum for Security Cooperation.
Defence Secretary speech at the ADS Annual Dinner: 28 January 2025 UK MOD 29 Jan 2025 -- Defence Secretary John Healey addressed the ADS Annual Dinner on 28 January 2025.
Strengthening Security Cooperation: UK Defence Minister visits Nigeria UK MOD 29 Jan 2025 -- Defence ties between the UK and Nigeria have been strengthened following a visit from Lord Vernon Coaker this week.
Teesside Airport boosted with £173m Government Defence Investment UK MOD 29 Jan 2025 -- A £173 million Ministry of Defence training contract with British business Draken will boost Teesside International Airport and support jobs across Teesside, Bournemouth and the Midlands - delivering on the Government's Plan for Change.
Sudan and Eastern DRC: Foreign Secretary's statement UK FCDO 28 Jan 2025 -- The Foreign Secretary made a statement to the House of Commons on the situation in Sudan and Eastern DRC on 28 January.
New humanitarian support for Gaza as ceasefire allows operations to scale up UK FCDO 28 Jan 2025 -- The Minister for Development announces new £17 million package to support thousands of civilians across the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
The UK is deeply alarmed by the events in Goma: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 28 Jan 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The UK urges Israel to ensure that UNRWA can continue its lifesaving operations: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 28 Jan 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on UNRWA.
Middle East: Minister for Development's statement, 28 January 2025 UK FCDO 28 Jan 2025 -- Development Minister Anneliese Dodds gave an oral statement to the House of Commons on the ceasefire agreement in Gaza and effect on humanitarian aid.
The ICC has a key role in ensuring perpetrators are held accountable for crimes committed in Darfur: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 27 Jan 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the ICC's work in Sudan.
Rubio and Lammy reaffirm US-UK partnership on Indo-Pacific security, China challenges VOA 27 Jan 2025 -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with his British counterpart, Foreign Secretary David Lammy, on Monday to discuss a range of pressing global issues and joint initiatives aimed at promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific that is secure and stable.
Secretary Rubio's Call with UK Foreign Secretary Lammy US Dept. of State 27 Jan 2025
Readout: Foreign Secretary meeting with US Secretary of State UK FCDO 27 Jan 2025 -- Foreign Secretary call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio: 27 January 2025
Enhancing China-UK political trust, cooperation in line with common interests of both countries, intl community: FM spokesperson Global Times 27 Jan 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday that she currently has no information to provide on whether Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit the UK. She further noted that enhancing political trust and promoting mutually beneficial cooperation are in the common interests of both countries and international community.
Belarus Presidential Election: Joint Statement, January 2025 UK FCDO 27 Jan 2025 -- Australia, Canada, the EU, New Zealand and the UK have released a joint statement following Belarus' sham presidential elections on 26 January 2025.
UK applies fresh sanctions following sham election in Belarus UK FCDO 27 Jan 2025 -- The UK has sanctioned 9 individuals and defence sector entities in Belarus in coordination with Canada.
Geneva talks with E3 aim at removal of sanctions, Iranian diplomats say IRNA 26 Jan 2025 -- Iranian diplomats have emphasized that the aim of the Geneva talks with the three European countries—Britain, France, and Germany, commonly referred to as the E3—is to secure the removal of Western sanctions on Tehran, according to a senior member of Parliament.
The UK is deeply concerned by the scale and pace of recent M23 and Rwandan Defence Forces advances in eastern DRC: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 26 Jan 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the Democratic Republic of Congo.
PM call with President Trump of the United States: 26 January 2025 Gov.UK 26 Jan 2025
Readout of President Donald J. Trump's Call with Prime Minister Starmer of the United Kingdom The White House 26 Jan 2025
Landmark £9 billion contract for British business to boost jobs, growth and nuclear deterrent UK MOD 24 Jan 2025 -- A major deal, worth approximately £9 billion, has been struck with British firm Rolls-Royce to bolster support to the Royal Navy's fleet of nuclear submarines, boosting national security and economic growth and delivering on the government's Plan for Change.
UNRWA plays a crucial role in delivering essential services like education and healthcare: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 23 Jan 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Children in Gaza.
The UK will continue to champion coordination between the UN and LAS: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 23 Jan 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on cooperation between the UN and the League of Arab States.
Restoring stability to Haiti is essential to peace and security in the region: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 22 Jan 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Haiti.
The UK condemns the violence between the ELN and EMBF in Colombia: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 22 Jan 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Colombia.
What's Stopping NATO Countries From Boosting Defense Spending? RFE/RL 22 Jan 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump expects Washington's NATO allies to spend more on bombs and bullets.
Multilateral Experts Group Initiates Joint Actions to Further Counter the Shadow Fleet and its Maritime Risks Estonia MFA 22 Jan 2025 -- A Joint Readout by the United States, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Poland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom following recent engagements.
U.K. Warns Putin: 'We See You' After Ship Chased From British Waters RFE/RL 22 Jan 2025 -- Britain warned Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin that "we know what you're doing" after the Royal Navy tracked what it called a "Russian spy ship" traveling through U.K. waters, amid rising concerns of potential sabotage by Russia-linked vessels.
Royal Navy tracking Russian spy vessel in the Channel to keep UK safe UK MOD 22 Jan 2025 -- The UK will also contribute maritime patrol and surveillance aircraft to bolster a NATO response after damage to undersea cables in the Baltic Sea
Defence Secretary oral statement on Russian Maritime Activity and UK Response - 22 January 2025 UK MOD 22 Jan 2025 -- Oral statement to Parliament
Chinese Embassy says it despicable for UK to shelter HK anti-China criminals Global Times 22 Jan 2025 -- The Chinese Embassy in the UK said it is despicable for the UK to shelter criminals in response to UK foreign officials' meeting with four anti-China individuals seeking to destabilize Hong Kong who are wanted by the Hong Kong police. The embassy said that four individuals' egregious actions seriously endanger national security, severely undermine the fundamental interests of Hong Kong, and have a serious impact on the One Country, Two Systems which is a bottom line that must not be crossed.
Minister of State for Defence Procurement and Industry Opening Speech at the International Armoured Vehicle Conference UK MOD 21 Jan 2025 -- The Rt Hon Maria Eagle MP, Minister of State for Defence Procurement and Industry, Opening Speech at the International Armoured Vehicle Conference, Farnborough
First British-made Boxer vehicles ready for Army UK MOD 21 Jan 2025 -- British soldiers are set to benefit from 623 new state-of-the-art Boxer armoured vehicles, as the first fully British-made Boxer was unveiled at the International Armoured Vehicle Conference today in Farnborough.
The UK is committed to working with African partners to build resilience against threats from terrorism: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 21 Jan 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Counterterrorism in Africa.
We urge Israel not to endanger UNRWA's ability to operate: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 20 Jan 2025 -- Statement by Rt Hon Hamish Falconer MP, Minister for the Middle East, at the UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East.
PM call with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani: 20 January 2025 Gov.UK 20 Jan 2025
PM call with Prime Minister of Frederiksen of Denmark: 20 January 2025 Gov.UK 20 Jan 2025
Foreign Secretary statement on release of three hostages in Gaza UK FCDO 19 Jan 2025 -- The Foreign Secretary has issued a statement welcoming the release of three hostages in Gaza, including British national Emily Damari.
PM statement on the release of three hostages in Gaza: 19 January 2025 Gov.UK 19 Jan 2025
PM statement ahead of President Trump's Inauguration: 19 January 2025 Gov.UK 19 Jan 2025
Secretary Blinken's Call with UK Foreign Secretary Lammy US Dept. of State 18 Jan 2025
Joint Statement between the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the Prime Minister of Poland Gov.UK 18 Jan 2025 -- This joint statement was released following the meeting between Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Warsaw on 17 January 2025.
The UK will continue to support UNIFIL's essential role in maintaining calm along the Blue Line: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 17 Jan 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on UNDOF and UNIFIL.
PM meeting with Prime Minister Tusk of Poland: 17 January 2025 Gov.UK 17 Jan 2025
PM meeting with President Andrzej Duda of Poland: 17 January 2025 Gov.UK 17 Jan 2025
Prime Minister's remarks at joint press conference in Poland: 17 January 2025 Gov.UK 17 Jan 2025
G7 Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) statement on Russian Influence Campaign Canada 17 Jan 2025 -- Today, Canada alongside other G7 RRM members (European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States) as well as G7 RRM Observer states (Australia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden) issued the following statement:
Middle East: Foreign Secretary's statement, 16 January 2025 UK FCDO 16 Jan 2025 -- Oral statement to Parliament
Britain To Initiate Talks With Poland On Pact To Protect Against 'Russian Aggression RFE/RL 17 Jan 2025 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was due in Warsaw on January 17 for talks with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk after making his first visit to Ukraine since becoming prime minister and signing a 100-year partnership agreement.
Relations Between Ukraine and the United Kingdom Are Gradually Transitioning to an Alliance - Andriy Yermak President of Ukraine 16 Jan 2025
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Keir Starmer Reviewed Ukrainian-Made Bomber Drones and Reconnaissance UAVs with British Components President of Ukraine 16 Jan 2025
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Keir Starmer Discussed Further Cooperation to Strengthen Ukraine President of Ukraine 16 Jan 2025
Ukraine and the United Kingdom Signed a Comprehensive One Hundred Year Partnership Agreement that Strengthens Cooperation in Defense, Economic and Other Spheres President of Ukraine 16 Jan 2025
Britain, Ukraine sign 100-year agreement VOA 16 Jan 2025 -- Britain and Ukraine signed a 100-year agreement Thursday, with Britain pledging to provide Ukraine with $3.6 billion in military aid this year.
Britain announces Ukraine pact with military collaboration VOA 16 Jan 2025 -- Britain announced Thursday a treaty with Ukraine that includes military collaboration, science and technology partnerships, and an effort to track stolen Ukrainian grain.
UK and Ukraine sign landmark 100 Year Partnership to deepen security ties and strengthen partnership for future generations Gov.UK 16 Jan 2025 -- The UK and Ukraine will sign a historic partnership, as the Prime Minister travels to the country to meet President Zelenskyy.
One Hundred Year Partnership agreement between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ukraine Gov.UK 16 Jan 2025
£4.5 billion military boost to Ukraine front line to support UK growth and jobs UK MOD 16 Jan 2025 -- UK's steadfast support for Ukraine delivers on this Government's Plan for Change, supporting UK security and growth.
We must not let Ukraine's courage and bravery be in vain: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 16 Jan 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.
UK-Japan military exercise starts today as Defence Ministers discuss closer cooperation UK MOD 16 Jan 2025 -- Defence Secretary meets Japanese counterpart, setting out UK commitment to Indo-Pacific security.
Today's resolution ensures the UN sanctions regime on Libya remains fit for purpose: UK Statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 16 Jan 2025 -- Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, following the vote on the UN Security Council resolution on the Libya Sanctions Regime
Raksha Mantri holds telecall with UK Secretary of State for Defence India PIB 16 Jan 2025 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation with the UK Secretary of State for Defence Mr John Healey on January 16, 2025
Yemen will only prosper when all Yemenis can play their role in building a better future for their country: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 15 Jan 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Yemen.
2025 should be a year of progress and reform, in the service of the rule of law, cooperation and peace: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly UK FCDO 15 Jan 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN General Assembly briefing by the UN Secretary-General on his 2025 priorities.
PM statement on the Israel-Hamas ceasefire: 15 January 2025 Gov.UK 15 Jan 2025
Foreign Secretary statement on Israel-Hamas ceasefire UK FCDO 15 Jan 2025 -- The Foreign Secretary has issued a statement welcoming the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas on 15 January.
UK-Japan military exercise starts today as Defence Ministers discuss closer cooperation UK MOD 15 Jan 2025 -- Defence Secretary meets Japanese counterpart, setting out UK commitment to Indo-Pacific security.
FCDO statement on DPRK ballistic missile launches: 14 January UK FCDO 14 Jan 2025 -- The FCDO has released a statement following ballistic missile launches by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on 14 January.
Iran says sanctions removal talks with E3 'constructive'; dialogue 'to continue' Press TV 14 Jan 2025 -- Iran's deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs has described as "constructive" the latest talks held with the three European countries, namely the United Kingdom, France, and Germany (E3), on the removal of illegal sanctions against the Islamic Republic.
Joint Statement by Group of Five Defence Ministers - 13 January 2025 UK MOD 13 Jan 2025 -- Minister for the Armed Forces, Luke Pollard, joined Defence Ministers in Helenów, Poland, from the Group of Five nations: France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and the UK.
Russia has a responsibility to treat prisoners of war and civilian detainees humanely: UK statement at the UN UK FCDO 13 Jan 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UK-hosted UN Arria meeting on violations of international humanitarian law against Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilian detainees.
UK-Mauritius joint statement on the Chagos Archipelago, 13 January 2025 UK FCDO 13 Jan 2025 -- Joint statement between the governments of the Republic of Mauritius and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland concerning the Chagos Archipelago, including Diego Garcia
US, UK, Israeli airstrikes on Yemen pose grave threat to regional peace: Iran FM Press TV 12 Jan 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has condemned as "a blatant violation of international law and the UN Charter" the joint US-British-Israeli airstrikes against Yemen, warning that such acts pose a grave threat to regional peace and security.
UK joins key meetings to help build a stable Syrian future in Saudi Arabia UK FCDO 12 Jan 2025 -- The Foreign Secretary is in Saudi Arabia to meet Arab and international partners to drive forward international coordination on Syria.
PM call with Amir of Kuwait: 12 January 2025 Gov.UK 12 Jan 2025
One killed, several injured in joint US, UK, Israeli airstrikes on Yemen Press TV 11 Jan 2025 -- At least one person has been killed and nine others sustained injuries when US, British and Israeli warplanes carried out a string of airstrikes against various targets across Yemen.
Chinese VP meets with UK chancellor of exchequer; China-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue convenes after a six-year hiatus Global Times 11 Jan 2025 -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Saturday met with British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, who is in Beijing for the 11th China-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue (EFD), the Xinhua News Agency reported.
G7 Denounces the Lack of Democratic Legitimacy of Today's Presidential Inauguration in Venezuela US Dept. of State 10 Jan 2025 -- The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union.
UK announces new sanctions targeting Nicolás Maduro's regime in Venezuela UK FCDO 10 Jan 2025 -- The UK has sanctioned 15 new individuals associated with Nicolás Maduro's contested regime today, while calling out his illegitimate claim to the presidency.
Support for Ukraine is unwavering as UK announces new sanctions on Russian oil giants UK FCDO 10 Jan 2025 -- The UK strikes a fresh blow against Putin's ability to finance the war in Ukraine by sanctioning 2 major Russian oil companies.
Iran condemns US UK and Israeli aggression against Yemen IRNA 10 Jan 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei Hamaneh has strongly condemned Friday's brutal and unprecedented attacks by the US the UK and the Zionist regime on the Yemeni provinces of Sanaa, al-Hudaydah and Amran as the height of lawlessness and a violation of the fundamental principles of international law and the UN Charter.
PM call with President Stubb of Finland: 10 January 2025 Gov.UK 10 Jan 2025
PM call with Prime Minister Michal of Estonia: 10 January 2025 Gov.UK 10 Jan 2025
Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Transatlantic Quint Foreign Ministers US Dept. of State 09 Jan 2025
30,000 new drones for Ukraine in boost to European security UK MOD 09 Jan 2025 -- It comes as a further £190m for the UK-administered International Fund for Ukraine was announced following further pledges from allies
Iran condemns US, UK aggression on Yemen IRNA 09 Jan 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei strongly condemned the fresh US and UK attacks on infrastructures in three provinces of Sanaa, Hudaydah and Amran in Yemen on Thursday.
US, UK warplanes conduct fresh airstrikes on Yemen IRNA 09 Jan 2025 -- American and British warplanes have bombarded two areas in the Yemeni capital, Sana'a, and the governorate of Amran, according to news sources.
US, UK warplanes launch fresh attacks on Yemen in support of Israel Press TV 09 Jan 2025 -- The United States and Britain have carried out fresh aerial assaults on Yemen as the Arab country continues its retaliatory operations against the Israeli regime.
"Telford is at the heart of UK Defence" - Minister visits site behind next generation of tanks and armoured vehicles UK MOD 09 Jan 2025 -- Telford's skilled manufacturing base is helping equip soldiers with high-tech equipment and drive the government's growth mission, Defence Minister Maria Eagle has said.
MOD and Trade Unions agree substantial pay rise for key personnel supporting Navy operations UK MOD 09 Jan 2025 -- Eligible Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) employees will receive a substantial pay rise in 2024/25, with agreement including key reforms and modernisation.
The Locarno Speech by the Foreign Secretary: 9 January 2025 UK FCDO 09 Jan 2025 -- Foreign Secretary David Lammy delivered a speech on the future of the UK's foreign policy.
PM meeting with President Macron: 9 January 2025 Gov.UK 09 Jan 2025 -- Prime Minister Keir Starmer met France's President Emmanuel Macron this evening at Chequers.
US Eases Missile Technology Restrictions for Certain Allies Under New Policy Sputnik 08 Jan 2025 -- The United States has adjusted its policy on implementing the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) to expand access to some weapons for its allies, the White House said.
US, UK Attack Houthis' Military Positions in Sanaa, Amran in Yemen — Source Sputnik 08 Jan 2025 -- The US and UK forces have attacked military positions of the Yemeni movement Ansar Allah, also known as the Houthis, in Sanaa and Amran provinces, a government source in Sanaa told Sputnik on Wednesday.
UK Statement for Interactive Dialogue with High Commissioner on human rights in Ukraine UK FCDO 08 Jan 2025 -- Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on the human rights situation in Ukraine. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley.
The new authorities must build a democratic state representative of Syria's rich diversity: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 08 Jan 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria.
Any nation's refusal to condemn North Korea's actions represents direct complicity in furthering its illegal weapons programme: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 08 Jan 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on North Korea.
Hostile activities of MI6, Saudi intelligence thwarted in Yemen: Statement IRNA 07 Jan 2025 -- The security services in Yemen have issued a statement regarding the foiling of activities of the British Intelligence Service (MI6) and the Saudi Intelligence Service.
Joint Expeditionary Force activates UK-led reaction system to track threats to undersea infrastructure and monitor Russian shadow fleet UK MOD 06 Jan 2025 -- Joint Expeditionary Force partners and NATO will be alerted by the system of any ships deemed a risk to key areas of interest
We call on the Sudanese authorities to fully cooperate with humanitarian response: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 06 Jan 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the protection of civilians in Sudan.
British Prime Minister slams 'misinformation' in escalating row with Elon Musk VOA 06 Jan 2025 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has criticized those "spreading lies and misinformation" after Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and adviser to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, accused Starmer of involvement in a cover-up of historical cases of child sexual exploitation.
Yemeni security forces dismantle Saudi, British espionage network Press TV 06 Jan 2025 -- Yemeni security forces have dismantled an extensive espionage network accused of working for Britain and Saudi Arabia, amid operations against Israeli assets in the occupied territories in retaliation for the regime's campaign of genocide in Gaza.
FCDO statement on DPRK missile launches: 6 January UK FCDO 06 Jan 2025 -- The FCDO has released a statement following a ballistic missile launch by The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on 6 January.
Joint Press Statement on the Human Rights and Humanitarian Situation in Myanmar US Dept. of State 06 Jan 2025 -- The text of the following joint statement was released by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union and the Governments of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Switzerland, Timor-Leste, and the United Kingdom to address the human rights and humanitarian crisis in Myanmar.
NATO to Urge UK to Boost Air Defense Spending Over Country's Vulnerability Sputnik 05 Jan 2025 -- NATO will urge the United Kingdom to sharply increase spending on air and missile defense amid concerns that the British military will not be able to repel attacks on cities and outposts in 15 years, the media reported, citing sources.
Iran condemns fresh US-UK aggression against Yemen's Sa'ada IRNA 05 Jan 2025 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned airstrikes carried out by the United States and the United Kingdom targeting infrastructure in Yemen's Sa'ada province.
Iran warns US-UK aggressive strikes on Yemen will fuel instability in region Press TV 05 Jan 2025 -- Iran has warned that the fresh American-British attack on Yemen will fuel "insecurity and instability" in the West Asia region.
US, UK bomb northern Yemen IRNA 05 Jan 2025 -- Yemeni media have reported fresh airstrikes by the US and the UK on the Arab country.
US, UK launch fresh aerial strikes on Yemen's Sa'ada Press TV 05 Jan 2025 -- US and British forces have conducted fresh airstrikes targeting Yemen's northwestern city of Sa'ada, mere days following the alliance's aerial bombardment of the western coastal province of Hudaydah.
The deterioration of the healthcare situation in Gaza is completely unacceptable: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 03 Jan 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Gaza.
Ukraine and the United Kingdom Held the Fifth Round of Negotiations on a Bilateral Agreement on Transition to a Stronger and Deeper Partnership President of Ukraine 03 Jan 2025
Thousands of British troops to lead major NATO exercise in Eastern Europe UK MOD 03 Jan 2025 -- Thousands of UK personnel will continue to deploy to Europe in the next two months to spearhead a major NATO exercise.
Iran slams US, UK attacks on Yemen, warns of 'dangerous consequences' for region Press TV 01 Jan 2025 -- A senior Iranian diplomat has condemned the latest round of airstrikes by US and British warplanes against a number of sites in the Yemeni capital of Sana'a, holding Washington and London directly responsible for any "dangerous" and "unpredictable" consequences of the regional situation.
Iran to hold nuclear deal revival talks with European trio on Jan. 13: Official Press TV 01 Jan 2025 -- A senior Iranian diplomat says the Islamic Republic is about to resume its talks with the European trio of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany (E3) later this month on the revival of a deal on Tehran's nuclear program.
Iran, E3 to hold fresh round of talks on January 13: Deputy FM IRNA 01 Jan 2025 -- Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has announced that a new round of talks between Iran and three European countries—Britain, France, and Germany—known as the Troika or E3—is scheduled for January 13, 2025.

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