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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer underscored the critical need for continued Western support for Ukraine to ensure the country is in the strongest position for potential peace talks. Speaking in London, Starmer acknowledged that while the situation in Ukraine is dire, a negotiated end to the war remains a possibility. He warned that a Russian victory would pose a severe threat to Europe’s security, stability, and prosperity, potentially emboldening Russia’s allies. Starmer reaffirmed the UK's commitment to backing Ukraine's self-defense for as long as necessary, emphasizing the importance of maintaining pressure on Russia. His comments come at a crucial moment, with Russian forces advancing quickly, and amid skepticism from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump about continued support for Ukraine. The UK has been one of Ukraine’s staunchest allies, being the first to provide sophisticated weapons. Starmer also called on European nations to protect freedom and security across the continent.

In Pics: Rishi Sunak, wife Akshata visit Delhi's Akshardham temple

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty reached the Akshardham temple early on September 10. The couple performed aarti at the temple, met the saints and also offered flowers to all the idols in the temple.

UK PM Rishi Sunak planning global AI watchdog: Report

Among the ideas under consideration in Downing Street is setting up a global AI authority in London, modelled on the Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Rishi Sunak risks fresh Braverman row over UK-India visa deal

Rishi Sunak’s UK government is in talks with India over whether to increase the number of business visas granted to Indian nationals as part of a potential trade deal, a stance that risks causing friction in the new prime minster’s top team.

Rishi Sunak ditches Liz Truss's signature twisted wood podium worth $4,500

The lecterns, which have a metal core to prevent them blowing over, usually take at least three weeks to manufacture at a cost of up to $4,500.

Stocks, pound up as Rishi Sunak poised to become new British Prime Minister

European markets closed in positive territory, despite data showing Britain and Germany heading for recession and the Hong Kong stock market plunging

Rishi Sunak elevation: Some leaders hope India will one day elect a minority to top post

TMC MP Mohua Moitra said, "Proud of the UK, my second favourite country for placing a British Asian in Number 10. May India be more tolerant and more accepting of all faiths, all backgrounds."

Look forward to working closely on global issues, implementing Roadmap 2030: PM Modi on Sunak's elevation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted: "Warmest congratulations @RishiSunak! As you become UK PM, I look forward to working closely together on global issues, and implementing Roadmap 2030...."

UK Gets First Indian-origin PM in Rishi Sunak: His Indian Connection in 10 Points

Rishi Sunak was praised for a COVID-19 economic rescue package, comprising an expensive jobs retention programme that averted mass unemployment in the country

Swift rise to PM, but some doubt Rishi Sunak can win UK elections

The former Goldman Sachs analyst and hedge fund partner also faces challenges within the governing Conservative Party, where some lawmakers blame him for his role in ousting Johnson and are concerned he has not got what it takes to win elections.

How political primaries drive Britain’s dysfunction

Liz Truss was only the fourth British leader to win the job through a particularly American practice newly common in her country: a party primary.

New UK Prime Minister Liz Truss rules out windfall tax

"I am against a windfall tax. I believe it is the wrong thing to be putting companies off investing in the United Kingdom," Truss told lawmakers, adding she would announce more details on Thursday.

A Hawkish Political Disrupter to Lead a Nation Facing Crisis

Born in 1975, four years before Margaret Thatcher took power, Liz Truss grew up in an avowedly left-wing family, with a father who was a mathematician and a mother who was a teacher and nurse.

'Who would've thought Indian-origin man could be British PM': Nikhil Kamath on Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak also happens to be UK's first Hindu finance minister, Britain's richest MP, and the son-in-law of Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy.

'Back anyone, but Rishi Sunak': Former British PM Boris Johnson tells allies

Boris Johnson, who has said he will not endorse any leadership candidates or publicly intervene in the contest, is believed to have held conversations with failed contenders to succeed him and urged that Rishi Sunak should not become the prime minister.

Rishi Sunak tops second round of voting in race to become UK Prime Minister

The race is now narrowing down into a three-way fight between Sunak, Mordaunt, and Truss with the others expected to throw their weight behind one of these three campaigns in the hope of securing a good Cabinet post under a new leader.

Rishi Sunak hits back at critics, says 'I win elections to cut taxes'

. On being challenged that he would struggle to connect with the poverty and cost-of-living crisis facing millions across Britain, Rishi Sunak pointed to his record as Chancellor when he introduced measures over the pandemic to help struggling families cope with the lockdown.

Analysis: Tax-cut talk in UK leadership race adds to inflation angst

Jeremy Hunt, one of Truss's predecessors and a former health minister, said he would cut "all taxes" but would focus on cutting corporation tax first, saying it would be least inflationary.

Brits want singer Rick Astley to be the new Prime Minister because he will never...

Interestingly, social media had witnessed a similar scenario during the Prime Ministerial race in 2019 during which Boris Johnson had beaten Theresa May.

Rishi Sunak says he doesn't have 'working class friends' in 2001 video, clip goes viral

Rishi Sunak had on July 8 declared his candidacy to become Conservative leader and Britain's next Prime Minister, days after helping to kickstart the cabinet revolt that led to Boris Johnson's downfall.

The Brexit hero’s fall from grace: Timeline of events leading to Boris Johnson's downfall

Criticised for the way he handled the pandemic, coupled with a stream of ethical allegations including the Partygate scandal and the surfacing of a sexual misconduct case, Boris Johnson failed to find his way back to triumph.

Boris Johnson's future as UK PM hangs in balance over partygate

More than 40 of his Tory MPs have publicly called for Johnson's resignation as the party leader over the scandal of COVID law-breaking parties under his premiership at Downing Street, an issue which remains in the spotlight since the scathing findings of leadership failures in an inquiry by top civil servant Sue Gray.

UK PM Johnson to arrive in Ahmedabad on April 21, hold 'in-depth' talks with Modi

My visit to India will deliver on the things that really matter to the people of both our nations from job creation and economic growth, to energy security and defence, said Johnson, ahead of the visit.

Coronavirus pandemic | UK PM Johnson hospitalised for tests after persistent symptoms

"On the advice of his doctor, the prime minister has tonight been admitted to hospital for tests," his Downing Street office said in a statement. Johnson is expected to stay overnight.

UK PM Theresa May's political turmoil over Brexit builds up

A day after she faced a humiliating defeat in the House of Commons as MPs voted to hold her government in contempt over a refusal to publish the document, May laid out the six-page document in the public domain attracting allegations of "inadvertently misleading" Parliament by some MPs.