UK, Taiwan, Vietnam eye Indonesia’s upcoming oil and gas bids
The push follows the launch of an expansive exploration program on Nov. 25, which offers 75 potential oil and gas blocks for the 2025-2027 period.
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UK universities restrict recruitment of Pakistani, Bangladeshi students
At least nine higher education institutions have placed the two countries in a “high-risk” category for student visas and have tightened their enrolment policies to protect…
Academic colonialism concerns haunt rare rafflesia sighting
Anger at the University of Oxford regarding the lack of credit on social media for Indonesian researchers and collaborators in research about world’s largest flower rafflesia…
India-UK joint drill intensifies with high-end combat training in Rajasthan
According to an army spokesperson, both contingents have undertaken demanding activities, including firing practices, reflex shooting, rocket launcher firing, and sniper and…
Sumo wrestlers Onosato, Hoshoryu enjoy London stroll ahead of tournament
Wherever they went, the wrestlers were greeted by tourists shouting, “Sumo wrestlers!” and they happily posed for photos. Surrounded by crowds, Mr Onosato smiled and remarked,…
Britain’s Princess Anne scheduled to visit Singapore in November
Princess Anne, 75, is the sister of King Charles III. She is the second child and only daughter of the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.
UK PM Starmer greets CEOs in Hindi as Indian PM Modi sets $100-billion bilateral trade target for 2030
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, “We want the UK to be India’s first choice for finance and fintech.”
Britain not seeking visa deal with India, PM Starmer says
PM Starmer said visas would not be on the table to attract tech sector professionals from India, after US President Donald Trump hiked fees on H-1B visas, although he said more…
PM Modi, UK PM to interact with fintech industry experts in Mumbai
PM Keir Starmer’s visit to India comes two-and-half months after the two countries inked a free trade agreement (FTA).
Elle UK apologizes for cropping Blackpink’s Rose from group photo
In Elle UK’s version, Rose, who is a global brand ambassador for Yves Saint Laurent, was missing from a photo which included Charli XCX, model Hailey Bieber, and actor Zoe…