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France’s Macron invites British PM Johnson to visit

3:04 pm July 26, 2019

Paris: President Emmanuel Macron has invited new British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to see him in France “in the next few weeks,” an official at the Elysee palace said. Macron extended the invitation in a call late Thursday to Johnson from his official summer vacation residence in the south of France. In the call, Macron […]

Russia criticises US on action against Huawei on 5G

10:44 pm July 25, 2019

New Delhi: Russia on Thursday criticised the US for its punitive action against Chinese telecom giant Huawei’s 5G services, calling it “unfair” and “inappropriate”. The US has banned Huawei, the world leader in telecom equipment and the number two smartphone producer, over concerns of security and Washington has been pressuring other countries to restrict the […]

Paris hits record 41C temperature: weather service

7:38 pm July 25, 2019

Paris: The French capital Paris on Thursday saw its hottest ever temperature, breaking a seven-decade-old record as a European heatwave hit its peak, the state weather service said. A temperature of 41 degrees Celsius was recorded in the Montsouris area of the city, Meteo-France said, beating the previous high of 40.4C (104.7F) set in July […]

Iran poses loyalty test for ‘British Trump’ Johnson

2:05 pm July 25, 2019

London: Iran’s seizure and continued detention of a UK-flagged tanker deals Boris Johnson an immediate loyalty test: Britain’s new prime minister may have to choose between Gulf escorts led by Europe or the United States. Which way Johnson leans could set the tone for a complex agenda that includes withdrawing from the EU, striking a […]

Boris Johnson seen as clear favourite to succeed Theresa May as UK PM

10:41 am July 23, 2019

London: Britain’s former foreign secretary Boris Johnson is seen as the clear favourite to become the new Prime Minister when the result of the Conservative Party elections to succeed Theresa May will be announced on Tuesday, according to media reports. Britain’s prime ministerial race concluded its final phase as voting closed on Monday evening for […]