William Hague

Iraq insurgency prompts Britain to reopen embassy in Tehran

The move came as the West steps up its engagement with Iran amid rapid jihadist advances in neighbouring Iraq

Angelina Jolie launches anti-rape summit in London

Hollywood actress and UN Special Envoy Angelina Jolie today joined UK Foreign Secretary William Hague to launch a four-day global summit here to end sexual violence in war.

Various foreign ministers call Sushma Swaraj, discuss bilateral issues

A statement from the ministry said Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop discussed ways to deepen "bilateral trade and economic ties as well as civil nuclear cooperation."

Britain suspends military cooperation with Russia over Ukraine

He also stressed that relations between Russia and many nations in the world will be "permanently affected" if there is no progress on Ukraine.

British help in Blue Star: Some answers, more questions about Indian bungling

Records indicate that an assault plan drawn up by the British SAS commander turned consultant had been approved by Mrs Gandhi in February 1984. But it was never put into action

Operation Blue Star: Why UK's 'Humane' excuse just doesn't cut it

This projection of a plan that might, it is claimed, have caused fewer casualties, aims to please Sikhs in the UK who had been waiting for the government response with hostile eyes.

Britain says advice to India on Operation Bluestar had limited impact

Prime Minister David Cameron Cameron ordered a review into the matter last month after newly released official papers suggested that Margaret Thatcher, then prime minister, had sent an officer from the elite SAS special air service to advise the Indians on the raid.

Nawaz Sharif says Pakistan taking steps to improve ties with India

Sharif informed visiting British Foreign Secretary William Hague, who called on him at his office, about the "initiatives aimed at improving relations with India, including the revival of back channel diplomacy and the resumption of the dialogue process".

Angelina Jolie joins anti-rape drive

Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie has teamed up with Britain's Foreign Secretary William Hague for a trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to highlight concerns over sexual violence.

India, Britain to step up cyber security cooperation

Taking forward their strategic ties, India and Britain on Thursday agreed to boost cooperation in cyber security, including strengthening bilateral cooperation in tackling cyber crime.