Hossain Meah

UK ministers' pre-approval assurances may render Chinese embassy move illegal

UK ministers' pre-approval assurances may render Chinese embassy move illegal

Granting approval for a large Chinese diplomatic complex in east London may violate the law if officials provided commitments to Beijing about the project beforehand, according to a leading UK planning lawyer. If Keir Starmer or his government assured Chinese authorities about the embassy plans, it could amount to "

"Gaza conflict reshapes Middle East with more change likely ahead"

"Gaza conflict reshapes Middle East with more change likely ahead"

If the conflict in Gaza had far-reaching consequences across the Middle East, reshaping long-standing assumptions, altering the geopolitical landscape, and causing significant shifts in public sentiment, any lasting resolution could bring equally profound changes. Some urge restraint. “It’s been fewer than 10 days, and there have already

"Caribbean village grieves US strike victim as Trump blamed for poor deaths"

"Caribbean village grieves US strike victim as Trump blamed for poor deaths"

Relatives of two men from Trinidad reportedly killed in a U.S. military operation on a vessel in the Caribbean have criticized Donald Trump for acting without due process and are calling for accountability. Chad “Charpo” Joseph and Rishi Samaroo, from the fishing community of Las Cuevas in northern Trinidad,

"Meta introduces safeguards allowing parents to block bots from contacting kids"

"Meta introduces safeguards allowing parents to block bots from contacting kids"

Parents will have the option to restrict their children’s interactions with Meta’s AI chatbots as the company responds to concerns about unsuitable conversations. The social media firm is introducing new safety measures for "teen accounts"—automatically applied to users under 18—allowing parents to disable their

UK shellfish shipments turned away by French customs post-EU deal reset

UK shellfish shipments turned away by French customs post-EU deal reset

British Mussel Exporter Faces £150,000 Loss After Shipments Rejected by French Customs A major UK mussel exporter has lost £150,000 after three of its shipments to the EU were blocked by French customs in recent weeks. Offshore Shellfish, a family-owned business in Devon, has continued exporting blue

"Ben Sulayem unopposed as final FIA rival drops out amid 'illusion of democracy' claims"

"Ben Sulayem unopposed as final FIA rival drops out amid 'illusion of democracy' claims"

The FIA has been criticized for creating a "false impression of democracy" in a strongly worded statement from the sole remaining challenger to Mohammed Ben Sulayem, who confirmed his bid to replace the current president had failed. Tim Mayer, a former senior FIA steward, also accused the governing

"Emotional tribute to 'inspiring' Lewis Moody at Leicester-Bath match"

"Emotional tribute to 'inspiring' Lewis Moody at Leicester-Bath match"

Emotions are set to run high at Welford Road on Saturday, not only due to Bath visiting for another chapter in one of English rugby's oldest rivalries. Nor is it solely because Leicester’s fourth-round clash with the reigning champions is a rematch of last season’s