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Keir Starmer to restart UK-India talks after previous negotiations stalled
Nov 18, 2024 - World
Whisky and migration thwarted earlier deal but UK PM hopeful of reaching agreement with Narendra ModiKeir Starmer is to restart the aborted UK-India trade talks in the new year after an agreement stalled amid disagreements over whisky tariffs and migration.No progress has been made on the deal since early this year after the last round of talks concluded. As prime minister, Boris Johnson promised a swift deal, but Rishi Sunak was said to be deeply uneasy with some of the provisions that had been negotiated by his predecessor. Talks were put on hold in March while both countries prepared for general elections. Continue reading...
Soccer Legend Pelé Has Died At Age 82
Sep 20, 2024 - World
The Brazilian “King of Football” had been treated for colon cancer since 2021.View Entire Post ›
Japan’s Annual Penis Festival Is Unlike Anything Else
Apr 9, 2023 - World
Kanamara Matsuri has been an annual tradition since 1969, and besides being known for its fun, it raises money for a good cause.View Entire Post ›
Hundreds Of Passengers Have Said They Were Sexually Assaulted On Cruise Ships. Their Stories Highlight Years Of Lax Security, Critics Say.
Apr 3, 2023 - World
Numerous passengers traveling on major cruise lines such as Carnival and Disney say in court documents that they were raped and assaulted — oftentimes by crew members.View Entire Post ›
Russia Detained A Journalist From The Wall Street Journal On Spying Accusations
Mar 30, 2023 - World
The move comes amid Russia's crackdown on media and dissent.View Entire Post ›