Pakistan seeks extradition of Adil Raja and Shehzad Akbar from UK
ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has formally requested the United Kingdom to hand over Adil Raja and Shehzad Akbar. They are sought by officials on charges such as disseminating false information and propaganda. The appeal was presented in a discussion involving Pakistan’s Interior Minister, Mohsin Naqvi and the British High
UK imposes sugar tax on milkshakes and drinks to combat obesity
LONDON: The United Kingdom has revealed initiatives to address increasing obesity levels implementing a sugar levy, on milkshakes, pre-packaged milk drinks and various other sugary drinks. The regulation indicates that sugar content will vary from 5 grams to 4.5 grams, per 100 milliliters, in the permitted grades of non-alcoholic drinks.
UK announces new refugee policy, introduces conditions for status renewal
LONDON: The UK Government has announced a new refugee policy under which the renewal of refugee status will become conditional. The British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood stated that the refugee situation in the UK has become extraordinarily difficult to handle and that the new policy is intended to make the
UK study finds air pollution may harm children’s eyesight
LONDON: A recent UK study has found proof that air pollution might harm children’s eyes. The new study showed a link between exposure to pollutants like nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and a drop in distance vision among children. Although we have known for some time that
After UK, Canada, and Australia, Portugal recognizes Palestine as independent state
NEW YORK: Portugal has formally recognized Palestine as a sovereign state, the latest Western country to make the recognition, which was previously made by the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. Addressing the media in New York, Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel asserted the move is in line with a “core
