The former Chancellor of the United Kingdom, Nadhim Zahawi, has joined the Reform UK party, marking a significant development in the ongoing narrative of the UK’s political landscape. In a press conference held in London, Zahawi announced his decision to join the party alongside its leader, Nigel Farage. This move comes after Zahawi’s tenure as Chancellor ended in 2023, following allegations of breaching the Ministerial Code of Conduct. Zahawi had last served as the Education Secretary in 2021 and later as Chancellor in 2022.
The latest development in Zahawi’s career has sparked widespread interest, particularly in the context of the UK’s ongoing political upheaval. As the country grapples with the aftermath of the Brexit referendum, Zahawi’s decision to join Reform UK has sent shockwaves through the British political establishment.
Meanwhile, in other news, the US Department of State has announced that over a million visas have been revoked since President Donald Trump returned to power. This move is part of the Trump administration’s strict immigration policy. The US Embassy has advised American citizens to consider traveling by land through Armenia or Turkey to exit Iran.
In the Middle East, the situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, with most buildings in the area being completely destroyed. The Hamas movement has ordered the transfer of administrative control of Gaza to the Palestinian Authority. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed that Commander Purnendu Tiwari, a former Indian Navy official, has been rearrested in Qatar.
In a significant development in the Horn of Africa, the Somali government has terminated all agreements with the United Arab Emirates. The US Embassy has advised American citizens to consider traveling by land through Armenia or Turkey to exit Iran.
In sports news, Australian cricket reports that the Indian women’s cricket team will be retiring from all formats after their upcoming series against India. In international diplomacy, Pakistan’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, has stated that the only viable solution to the Ukraine crisis is dialogue and diplomacy.
In a separate development, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has praised the Iranian people for their strength and resilience in the face of adversity.
