The Tisza government will serve the nation and not the prime minister, and the cabinet will consist of ministers who have already proven themselves in their respective fields and who are capable of making decisions from day one, Prime Minister Péter Magyar declared in his speech at Tuesday’s parlia»»»

A woman has been detained in Bishkek on suspicion of attempting to bribe a police investigator, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the capital reported. The arrest was carried out by officers of the Internal Affairs Department of Sverdlovsky district together with officers»»»

President Tamás Sulyok has appointed the ministers of the new government and wished its members, as well as the elected members of parliament, great strength and worthy service in the interest of the nation, Sándor Palace told MTI on Tuesday after the head of state handed over the letters of appoin»»»

ran will hold talks with the United States if Washington meets five conditions, the Fars news agency reported, citing a source. The conditions include ending the war on all fronts, particularly in Lebanon, lifting sanctions against Iran, unblocking Iranian assets, compensating for damages, and reco»»»

A possible visit by US President Donald Trump to Russia is not currently on the agenda, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Sputnik. On Tuesday, Trump did not rule out visiting Russia this year as part of efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine. WorldRussia Urges US to Demand That Ukraine Compl»»»

The development, deployment, and 20-year operation of a national missile defense system "The Iron Dome for America," would cost about $1.2 trillion, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) said on Tuesday. "CBO estimates that a national missile defense system possessing capabilities broadly consisten»»»

A hantavirus outbreak that originated on the Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius has spread across multiple countries, with at least three deaths and seven confirmed cases as passengers are repatriated to Europe, North America and beyond, the World Health Organization (WHO) and US Centers for Dise»»»

The Panama Canal is making more money than at any point in its recent history, and its leadership is openly uncomfortable saying so. Revenues are up between 10 and 15% year-on-year, daily transits have hit their operational ceiling on multiple occasions, and auction prices for crossing slots have n»»»

The Panama Canal is making more money than at any point in its recent history, and its leadership is openly uncomfortable saying so. Revenues are up between 10 and 15% year-on-year, daily transits have hit their operational ceiling on multiple occasions, and auction prices for crossing slots have n»»»

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, president of the conglomerate Dangote Industries, said he is considering Kenya as the preferred location for a proposed 650,000 barrels-per-day (bpd) refinery in East Africa, shifting focus away from an earlier plan centred on Tanzania. »»»

A hantavirus outbreak that originated on the Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius has spread across multiple countries, with at least three deaths and seven confirmed cases as passengers are repatriated to Europe, North America and beyond, the World Health Organization (WHO) and US Centers for Dise»»»

Yoweri Museveni, Uganda’s president since 1986 and one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders, was sworn in on May 12 for another five-year term, extending his rule to four decades and intensifying speculation over a possible succession by his son, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba. »»»

The Panama Canal is making more money than at any point in its recent history, and its leadership is openly uncomfortable saying so. Revenues are up between 10 and 15% year-on-year, daily transits have hit their operational ceiling on multiple occasions, and auction prices for crossing slots have n»»»

A hantavirus outbreak that originated on the Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius has spread across multiple countries, with at least three deaths and seven confirmed cases as passengers are repatriated to Europe, North America and beyond, the World Health Organization (WHO) and US Centers for Dise»»»

Yoweri Museveni, Uganda’s president since 1986 and one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders, was sworn in on May 12 for another five-year term, extending his rule to four decades and intensifying speculation over a possible succession by his son, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba. »»»

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, president of the conglomerate Dangote Industries, said he is considering Kenya as the preferred location for a proposed 650,000 barrels-per-day (bpd) refinery in East Africa, shifting focus away from an earlier plan centred on Tanzania. »»»

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, president of the conglomerate Dangote Industries, said he is considering Kenya as the preferred location for a proposed 650,000 barrels-per-day (bpd) refinery in East Africa, shifting focus away from an earlier plan centred on Tanzania. »»»

Iran's Vice President for Women and Family Affairs Zahra Behrouz-Azar has criticised her own government's continued restrictions on international internet access, arguing that a digital economy cannot operate while access to the global web remains limited, Donya-e-Eqtesad reported on May 12, c»»»

The Panama Canal is making more money than at any point in its recent history, and its leadership is openly uncomfortable saying so. Revenues are up between 10 and 15% year-on-year, daily transits have hit their operational ceiling on multiple occasions, and auction prices for crossing slots have n»»»

ADNOC confirmed that it is deploying AED 200bn ($55bn) in capital investment across refining, manufacturing and marketing between 2026 and 2028.  This comes as the UAE accelerates its push to reduce dependence on fore»»»

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, president of the conglomerate Dangote Industries, said he is considering Kenya as the preferred location for a proposed 650,000 barrels-per-day (bpd) refinery in East Africa, shifting focus away from an earlier plan centred on Tanzania. »»»

Hezbollah has vowed to retaliate against Israel after the IDF issued evacuation orders to Lebanese residents in the Tyre district south of the Litani River and confirmed that IDF ground forces have crossed the river line. »»»

With elections to Kazakhstan’s restructured parliament about three months away, a new political party has just entered the contest. Not surprisingly, it is a pro-presidential party. »»»

Hezbollah has vowed to retaliate against Israel after the IDF issued evacuation orders to Lebanese residents in the Tyre district south of the Litani River and confirmed that IDF ground forces have crossed the river line. »»»

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) said on May 8 it will invest up to $125mn in bonds issued by Hungary’s OTP Bank Nyrt to expand green finance across Hungary, Croatia and Serbia. The commitment will be channe»»»

The UK government accused Russia on May 11 of attempting to interfere in Armenia’s domestic politics and upcoming elections, as part of a broad new sanctions package targeting what London called hostile Kremlin activities abroad. »»»

North Macedonia has started preparations for the 2026 budget rebalance as the government seeks to preserve macroeconomic stability and support economic growth amid growing global uncertainty, Finance Minister Gordana Dimitrieska-Kocoska said on May 11. »»»

Romania’s trade deficit (chart) narrowed for the fourth consecutive quarter in the first three months of 2026, declining by 9.3% year-on-year to €7.7bn, according to data published by the statistics office INS. Based on th»»»

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) said on May 8 it will invest up to $125mn in bonds issued by Hungary’s OTP Bank Nyrt to expand green finance across Hungary, Croatia and Serbia. The commitment will be channe»»»

Sharp increases in fuel and vegetable prices pushed Moldova’s annual inflation rate (chart) to 6.8% in April from 5.8% in March, according to data published by the statistics bureau BNS. The acceleration in inflation suppo»»»