Economy comes first for Starmer as he defies critics of Saudi trip

PM: Southport attack shows 'terrorism has changed'

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said Britain faces a "new and dangerous threat" in light of the Southport attack in July 2024. Speaking a day after Axel Rudakubana, 18, pleaded guilty to murdering three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class, Starmer warned of the rising threat of 'extreme violence perpetrated by loners, misfits, young men accessing all manner of material'. The Prime Minister added that he would change the law if needed to tackle this new threat. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

PM: Failure of Southport child-killer case 'leaps off page'

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said the failure of state institutions in the case of child-killer Axel Rudakubana “frankly leaps off the page”. The 18-year-old pleaded guilty on Monday to murdering three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport, Merseyside, in July. The PM added that the Southport killings “must be a line in the sand for Britain”. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Tories urge government to build on ‘deep’ ties with US

Dame Priti Patel urges the government to build upon the "deep and enduring" relationship between the US and the UK and “resume talks over a free trade agreement”. Speaking from Washington DC where she will attend Donald Trump’s inauguration the shadow foreign secretary says the prime minister’s non-attendance “might speak to a lack of a relationship” between the president elect and Sir Keir Starmer. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Mysterious Airstrip on Yemeni Island Sparks Fears Amid Houthi Attacks and Regional Tensions |Details

A mysterious airstrip nearing completion on Yemen’s remote Abd al-Kuri Island raises regional security concerns. Satellite images suggest the UAE is behind the project, potentially to counter Houthi rebel attacks that threaten global shipping routes. As tensions escalate, the runway could be pivotal for surveillance and military operations in the Gulf of Aden. With the Houthis’ continued assaults on Israel and U.S. forces, and suspected weapons smuggling from Iran, this new development could further destabilize the already volatile region. #YemenConflict #HouthiRebels #UAEOperations #MiddleEastTensions #RedSeaSecurity #GulfOfAden #GlobalTradeThreat #MilitaryExpansion #IranInfluence #MaritimeSecurity #SatelliteImagery #AbdAlKuri #Houthis #RegionalStability #ShippingRoutes #WeaponsSmuggling #Geopolitics #StrategicMilitaryMoves #IndianOceanSecurity #DroneStrikes ~HT.318~ED.103~GR.344~

Estonia's Jaan Roose completes stunning Dubai skyscrapers walk at over 200 metres height

Three-time world champion slackliner, Jaan Roose, has delivered yet another world-first highline walk, this time with an inspirational feat between the iconic Jumeirah Emirates Towers in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Russia and Ukraine’s Massive Prisoner Swap: 150 Captives Released in Tense UAE-led Negotiations

In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, Russia and Ukraine have conducted their first prisoner exchange in two months, with each side releasing 150 soldiers. The high-stakes negotiations, facilitated by the United Arab Emirates, mark a critical moment in ongoing efforts to ease tensions between the two nations.The freed Russian soldiers were initially transferred to Belarus for medical care, psychological support, and the chance to reconnect with their families. They will subsequently return to Russia for further rehabilitation. Ukrainian troops, also released in equal numbers, were returned from Russian captivity as part of the carefully coordinated exchange. #RussiaUkraineConflict #PrisonerSwap #DiplomaticBreakthrough #UAEPeaceEfforts #WarAndPeace #CaptivesReleased #HumanityInWar #ConflictResolution #GlobalDiplomacy #POWSwap #RussiaUkraineTensions #UAEInMediation #FreedomForSoldiers #FrontlineNegotiations #PathToPeace Also Read INS Tushil: India’s Advanced Stealth Frigate To Strengthen Navy By February 2025 :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/ins-tushil-india-s-advanced-stealth-frigate-to-strengthen-navy-by-february-2025-4029035.html?ref=DMDesc Azerbaijan President Blames Russian Soil For Plane Crash That Killed 38 :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/azerbaijan-president-blames-russian-soil-for-plane-crash-that-killed-38-4028959.html?ref=DMDesc Explained | Declining Support For Ukraine In Europe: What’s Behind The Shift? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/explained-declining-support-for-ukraine-in-europe-what-s-behind-the-shift-4027415.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.152~ED.102~HT.334~

Exchange with Russia brings 189 Ukrainian prisoners of war home

Russia and Ukraine exchanged hundreds of prisoners of war in a deal mediated by the United Arab Emirates, with 189 Ukrainian prisoners, mostly soldiers but including two civilians, returning home on Monday evening.

Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners of war

Russia and Ukraine exchanged hundreds of prisoners of war in a deal organised by the United Arab Emirates.