insert_link World U.K food regulator increases scrutiny on Indian spices amid concerns over contaminant Britain is now tightening scrutiny of ALL Indian spice imports after several countries raised alarm over possible contaminants in two major spice brands' products. Singapore and Hong Kong have already halted import of some spices from India, while Australia and the US are investigating these products for higher than permissible use of pesticides. Reporting for us is Ishan Garg from New Delhi. today17 May, 2024
insert_link World UN condemns death sentences in Ukraine The UN human rights office has expressed concern at the sentencing to death of a Moroccan man and two Britons by a Russian proxy court in eastern Ukraine, saying such trials against prisoners of war amounted to a war crime. The UN says the three were part of Ukraine's armed forces, and therefore could not be described as mercenaries. The AFP news agency reports that Brahim Saadoun was a student […] today5 March, 2024
insert_link World Britain “Disappointed” by Netanyahu’s Opposition to Two State Solution The UK Prime Minister's office has said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statement opposing the future of a Palestinian State is "disappointing", and reaffirmed Britain's support for a 'two state solution' to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. This follows disagreement between U.S. President Biden and Netanyahu over support for a two state solution. Simon Gaitán reports. today23 January, 2024
