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Palace handed Andrew's controversial envoy emails six years ago
Palace handed Andrew's controversial envoy emails six years agoJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSean Coughlan,royal correspondentandBen King, business reporterMax Mumby/Indigo/Getty ImagesThe former Duke of York was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office earlier this yearBuckingham Palace was handed emails six years ago that would have shown that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was sharing confidential government information while a trade envoy, according to court documents.It...
Mapped: How London's political landscape has been transformed as Greens lead five councils
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Tory defectors vs the originals: Inside the power struggle splitting Reform
Reform UK should be on a high. Nigel Farage’s party hoovered up council seats in England and made giant leaps forward in Wales and Scotland in last month’s local and devolved elections. Reform is also fighting a by-election in Makerfield in a bid to gain a ninth MP and deal a body-blow to Labour by defeating the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, who is widely expected to challenge for No 10 if he returns to Parliament. And yet, this week, several fractures emerged in Farage’s formida...
White House Releases Results of Trump’s Latest Physical Exam
The report by President Trump’s physician said he was in “excellent health.” It showed that he had gained weight and that neurological and heart tests had come back “normal.”
'Differing opinions shouldn't shock': RSS leader on Cockroach Janata Party buzz
RSS Prachar Pramukh Sunil Ambekar downplayed concerns about the satirical "Cockroach Janata Party" (CJP), stating that open debate and differing views are normal in a democratic society. He emphasized India's aware populace, transparent elections, free media, and active public discourse, asserting that institutions and political parties are capable of handling such discussions independently.
'India preparing for Operation Sindoor 2.0': Army chief Upendra Dwivedi
India is preparing for 'Operation Sindoor 2.0' as Army chief Upendra Dwivedi stated the military posture in response to Pakistan's actions remains in place. The operation, a continuation of last year's retaliatory response to terrorism, involves enhancing synergy among all three services for future warfare. The focus is on cautious deployment and troop protection in border areas.
'India preparing for Op Sindoor 2.0': Army chief says tri-services 'equipping for next warfare'
India is preparing for 'Operation Sindoor 2.0' as Army chief Upendra Dwivedi stated the military posture in response to Pakistan's actions remains in place. The operation, a continuation of last year's retaliatory response to terrorism, involves enhancing synergy among all three services for future warfare. The focus is on cautious deployment and troop protection in border areas.
US ‘more than capable’ of resuming war against Iran, Pete Hegseth says
Pentagon chief also tells Singapore defence summit of ‘alarm’ at China’s military buildup but says US does not seek ‘needless confrontation’The US has more than sufficient stockpiles of weapons and is “more than capable” of resuming the war with Iran, Pete Hegseth told a defence summit hours after a meeting in Washington failed to produce a deal to end the conflict.“Our ability to recommence if necessary is we are more than capable,” the US defence secretary told the Shangri-La Dialogue, a defen...
"India Powerful, Modernising Military With High-End Ops": Top Trump Aide
"India is powerful and modernising its military," Pete Hegseth said. He also highlighted that it is maintaining a balance of power, particularly in the Indian Ocean.
Iran says ‘nothing final’ as Trump weighs deal
• US president demands Iran never develop nuclear weapons, wants Hormuz opened without tolls• Tehran rejects Trump’s language, demands release of $12bn in frozen assets• Araghchi accuses US of excessive, shifting demands; Baqaei says no N-talks currently taking place• Vance says ‘lot of progress’ made in talks even as both sides trade barbs over truce violations• Washington denies Iran claim of destroying US plane in Bushehr WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump met advisers in the White House S...
Who’s the Vegas Retiree With the Big Offer for Greenland?
Clifford E. Stanley, a retired broker, explains his unusual mission, which caught a lot of people by surprise.
Trump, Texas and the risk of a Pyrrhic victory
By favouring a divisive candidate, the president may have put the Senate in play
Germany’s Merz struggles to contain ‘chancellor swap’ talk
Younger, more popular conservative Hendrik Wüst emerges as dark horse for the chancellery as polls slide
‘Kidnapping for ransom’ triable by ATC, Peshawar High Court declares
PESHAWAR: Peshawar High Court has ruled that a case of ‘kidnapping for ransom’ was triable by the anti-terrorism court because of its inclusion in the Schedule of the anti-terrorism law. A bench consisting of Justice Mudassir Ameer and Justice Aurangzeb rejected pleas of four of the accused in the high-profile Dr Warda Mushtaq murder case from Abbottabad, seeking deletion of Section 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA), 1997, from the FIR of the occurrence and transferring of the case to an ordinar...
'If namaz on road wrong, ban all festivals': Owaisi points at 'double standard'
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticized what he termed a double standard regarding religious practices, stating that if offering namaz on roads is deemed wrong, then restrictions should apply equally to all faiths, citing Article 25 of the Constitution. He questioned why objections are raised against Muslim prayers but not religious processions of other communities.
Britain may deploy RAF fighter jets to Romania after Russian drone strike
Britain may deploy RAF fighter jets to Romania after a Russian drone struck an apartment building and injured two people.John Healey, the Defence Secretary, said the drone strike in Galati was a sign the Russia-Ukraine war was "spreading beyond" its borders.The UK currently has four RAF Typhoons in Romania on a four-month Nato air policing mission.On social media, Mr Healey said: "Russia’s reckless and illegal actions in Ukraine are spreading beyond their borders. TRENDING Stories Videos Your S...
White House releases results of Donald Trump's physical amid mounting pressure
White House releases results of Donald Trump's physical amid mounting pressurePolitics is fast. We're faster. Sign up for the DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to Washington... and unlock 3 FREE months of DailyMail+ HERESee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy NIKKI SCHWAB, CHIEF CAMPAIGN CORRESPONDENT and STEPHEN M. LEPORE, US SENIOR REPORTER Published: 04:10, 30 May 2026 | Updated: 04:11, 30 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Three Islamic republics
AFGHANISTAN, Iran and Pakistan are among the few states that formally identify themselves as Islamic republics or emirates. This article examines the extent to which they have adhered to the Islamic principles of efficiency, equity and social justice and how successfully they have promoted inclusive growth, human welfare and shared prosperity in keeping with Islam’s ethical foundations. Afghanistan: Afghanistan has undergone political transitions — from monarchy to communist rule, from the mujah...
Diplomatic resolve
PRESIDENT Donald Trump’s declaration that he is making a “final determination” on a proposed agreement with Iran has pushed the latest round of diplomacy to a critical moment. Writing on Truth Social before convening a White House Situation Room meeting, Mr Trump outlined what he said should form the basis of a deal, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and measures addressing Iran’s nuclear programme and stockpile of highly enriched uranium. Whether Tehran accepts these terms remains...
Hegseth lauds better US ties with China
Pentagon chief still presses allies to boost defence spending to counter ‘military build-up’ by Beijing