Boris Johnson

UK ministers push for Johnson to take over from Theresa May

"A handful of senior people have pledged their loyalty to Boris at Cabinet level," a Johnson ally told 'The Sunday Times'.

Jun 11, 2017, 18:54 PM IST

Boris Johnson plays differences with EU over military ambitions

British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson on Monday downplayed differences with EU partners over the bloc`s military ambitions, saying London supported their efforts to bolster defence cooperation.

May 15, 2017, 14:13 PM IST

European Union could pay Brexit bill to Britain: Boris Johnson

The European Union could end up paying a Brexit bill to Britain instead of the other way round.

May 13, 2017, 15:58 PM IST

Britain urges Vladimir Putin to end support for 'toxic' Syrian President Assad

Russia should end its support for "toxic" Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has said. 

Apr 10, 2017, 16:57 PM IST

Moscow slams London after British Foreign Secretary cancels visit

Russia slammed London on Sunday after British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson cancelled a scheduled visit to Moscow over its support for the Syrian regime, claiming Britain has "no real influence" internationally.

Apr 09, 2017, 15:50 PM IST

British Foreign Secretary cancels Russia trip post US talks

The visit has been scrapped after strategic talks between London and Washington, about how the West should approach Russia in the wake of the military action, reports the Independent.

Apr 08, 2017, 19:51 PM IST

Britain, France renew call for Assad to go after Syria chemical attack

Britain and France on Wednesday renewed their call for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to go, after a suspected chemical weapons attack by Damascus killed scores of people in a rebel-held area.

Apr 05, 2017, 17:00 PM IST

Britain`s Johnson visits Israel, Palestinian territories

British foreign minister Boris Johnson visited Israel and the Palestinian territories Wednesday for talks with leaders from both sides as Donald Trump`s arrival as US president casts uncertainty over the decades-old conflict.

Mar 08, 2017, 15:37 PM IST

EU shouldn't mete out trade punishment over Brexit: Boris Johnson

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson on Wednesday compared any attempt to punish Britain for leaving the European Union to a World War Two escape movie, saying both sides would do better to strike a mutually beneficial trade deal.

Jan 18, 2017, 18:07 PM IST

UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson in US to meet President-elect Donald Trump's team

UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson is in the US to hold a series of meetings with President-elect Donald Trump's closest advisers and Congressional leaders.

Jan 09, 2017, 13:39 PM IST

Theresa May disclaims Foreign Minister Boris Johnson's remark on Saudi 'proxy war'

Britain's outspoken foreign secretary has claimed that UK ally Saudi Arabia was engaging in "proxy wars" in the Middle East, comments that Prime Minister Theresa May said do not represent Britain's position.

Dec 08, 2016, 23:19 PM IST

British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson in Pakistan for bilateral talks

British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson on Thursday arrived on a two-day official visit to Pakistan for talks on bilateral and regional issues, officials said.

Nov 24, 2016, 14:05 PM IST

Islamic State chief al Baghdadi has fled from besieged Mosul, says Britain

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the top boss of the Islamic State, has fled from the besieged northern Iraqi city of Mosul.

Nov 04, 2016, 15:37 PM IST

UK foreign minister plays down new Cold War with Russia

British foreign minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday it was not "entirely right" to talk about a new Cold War with Russia because Moscow did not pose as much of a threat to global stability as the former Soviet Union had.

Oct 13, 2016, 16:03 PM IST

UK Foreign Minister calls up Swaraj, ensures support in fight against terror

He also condemned the terror attack on an army camp in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri town that killed 17 soldiers.

Sep 18, 2016, 23:03 PM IST

Boris Johnson claims India owes UK multi-million pounds

Britain's new foreign secretary Boris Johnson has told the Parliament that India is on a long list of foreign missions who owe the country millions of pounds in unpaid bills.

Jul 24, 2016, 23:17 PM IST

Bahrain rebuffs British, US allies over opposition ban

Bahrain has rebuffed its British and US allies over a controversial ban on the kingdom`s largest opposition group, insisting it will brook no interference in its internal affairs.

Jul 19, 2016, 15:41 PM IST

Boris Johnson commits to Gibraltar post-Brexit

Johnson pledged that the government "will not enter into any process of sovereignty negotiations with which Gibraltar is not content.

Jul 17, 2016, 00:58 AM IST

May heads to Scotland in fight for Brexit UK unity

Theresa May headed to Scotland on her first visit as Britain`s new prime minister.

Jul 15, 2016, 11:38 AM IST

Moscow pins hope on Boris Johnson for better UK-Russia relations

Foreign Affairs Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zajarova said she hoped bilateral relations, which until now had been tense, would improve.

Jul 14, 2016, 22:06 PM IST