British-Israeli Relations Plunge to Lowest Ebb in Decades Amid Diplomatic Fallout British-Israeli relations have plunged to their lowest point in decades after Britain imposed new sanctions on Israeli settlements. The measures target trade linked to settlements in the occupied West Bank. Britain announced the action alongside 11 other countries, including France, Canada, Spain and Sweden. … Read more
Trump Signals Review of US Policy on Falkland Islands US President Donald Trump has opened the door to a review of Washington’s position on the Falkland Islands. The British-administered archipelago lies in the South Atlantic and has remained under British control since 1833. Argentina also claims sovereignty over the islands and calls them the Islas … Read more
Andy Burnham the Most Likely Next Prime Minister of the UK Andy Burnham has emerged as the clear favourite to become the United Kingdom’s next prime minister after securing the backing of 322 of Labour’s 403 MPs on the first day of the Labour leadership nominations. The 56-year-old is the only declared candidate to succeed … Read more