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Oliver Robbins expected to become top civil servant in Foreign Office

Oliver Robbins is set to lead the UK Foreign Office, leveraging his extensive diplomatic experience to address current global challenges.

Foreign Office refused to give us details about Briton jailed in Saudi, family say

British national Ahmed al-Doush has faced severe maltreatment in a Saudi jail, including solitary confinement and lack of communication with his family.

Protesters march in London for release of teenage boy in Dubai jail

Protests in London demand the release of Marcus Fakana, imprisoned in Dubai for an age of consent violation.

Foreign Office asked for UK visit by Taiwan ex-president to be deferred' to not anger China

The UK Foreign Office postponed a visit by former Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen to avoid jeopardizing an upcoming trip to China by the foreign secretary.

Foreign Office urges calm heads' after deadly pager explosions in Lebanon

A sophisticated remote attack in Lebanon led to at least nine deaths and thousands wounded, urging international calls for calm and de-escalation.
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Foreign Office official quits over UK refusal to ban arms exports to Israel

A Foreign Office official resigned over the UK’s refusal to halt arms exports to Israel amid alleged breaches of international law.

The UK's refusal to ban arms exports to Israel - podcast

Diplomat Mark Smith resigned over UK arms sales to Israel, citing complicity in war crimes amid ongoing humanitarian crises.

Foreign Office official quits over UK refusal to ban arms exports to Israel

A Foreign Office official resigned over the UK’s refusal to halt arms exports to Israel amid alleged breaches of international law.

The UK's refusal to ban arms exports to Israel - podcast

Diplomat Mark Smith resigned over UK arms sales to Israel, citing complicity in war crimes amid ongoing humanitarian crises.
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Chinese ambassador summoned to UK Foreign Office

The UK Foreign Office summoned China's ambassador over accusations of assisting Hong Kong's intelligence services, condemning China's behavior including cyber-attacks.

US and UK warn 'extremists have imminent plans to target large gatherings in Moscow'

US and UK issue imminent threat warnings for large gatherings in Moscow
Citizens advised to avoid large gatherings and be vigilant in Moscow

Foreign Office lawyers unable to conclude if Israeli bombing was lawful'

UK Foreign Office legal advisers were unable to conclude that Israel was in compliance with international humanitarian law (IHL) in its bombardment of Gaza.
The UK Department for Business and Trade is being challenged in a judicial review over its decision not to revoke arms export licenses to Israel.
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