London, (Zahid Anwar Mirza) – UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has rejected calls for Britain to adopt Spain’s policy of immediately returning irregular migrants arriving in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, arguing that the situation in the English Channel is fundamentally different and far more complex. In an interview with The Telegraph, Mahmood said the...
LONDON, (Zahid Anwar Mirza) — Pakistani-origin global economist Saadia Zahidi, who was born in Lahore, has been appointed as the next Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), becoming the first woman to lead the global aviation body in its history. According to an official IATA announcement, Zahidi will assume office on November...
London, (Zahid Anwar Mirza) – Amnesty International has expressed serious concern over the reported crackdown on peaceful protesters in New Delhi, urging Indian authorities to respect the right to peaceful assembly and investigate allegations of excessive use of force. In a statement, Aakar Patel, Chair of the Board of Amnesty International India, said images and...
Halifax, (Zahid Anwar Mirza) – Four members of a drug trafficking gang operating in Halifax have been sentenced to prison, while another received a suspended sentence following a successful investigation by West Yorkshire Police’s County Lines Task Force under Operation Phoenix. According to police, the five offenders, all from the same family and based in...
London, (Zahid Anwar Mirza) – U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to the United Kingdom, stating that if the digital services tax imposed on American social media and technology companies is not abolished, the United States will impose heavy tariffs on British goods. According to British media reports, President Trump told journalists...
London, (Zahid Anwar Mirza) — Around 2.7 million workers across the United Kingdom are set to receive a pay rise this week following an increase in the national minimum wage. The hourly wage for workers aged 21 and above has been raised by 50 pence to £12.71. For those aged between 18 and 20, wages...
London, (Zahid Anwar Mirza) — King Charles III and his wife, Queen Camilla, are set to undertake an official visit to the United States in April 2026. The visit is being organized after extensive planning to coincide with the 250th anniversary of American independence. Following the U.S. visit, the royal couple is also expected to...
Bradford, (Zahid Anwar Mirza) – A Unity Iftar dinner aimed at promoting interfaith harmony was organized by the UK Islamic Mission at the Al‑Hira Islamic Centre in Bradford. The event brought together people from different faiths and cultural backgrounds. Among the attendees were local councillors, representatives of West Yorkshire Police, members of local churches, representatives...
London, (Zahid Anwar Mirza) – Seven individuals have been arrested in Nigeria from a suspected online fraud compound that was targeting citizens of the United Kingdom. According to authorities, the operation was carried out by Nigerian police based on intelligence provided by the National Crime Agency. Police said the suspects allegedly used fake social media...
London, (Zahid Anwar Mirza) – The UK Home Office has announced strict action against companies and employers who provide jobs to migrants through fraudulent visa sponsorship schemes, as such cases have increased fivefold in recent years. Officials say that some employers are exploiting immigration rules to obtain cheap labour, which negatively affects both legal migrant...
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