The IMF has raised its 2026 global growth forecast slightly to 3.1%, citing the resilience of advanced economies despite rising energy prices caused by the Iran war. But it warned that poorer countries that are not benefiting from the AI boom remain particularly vulnerable to energy shocks, economi»»»

Electric Castle has announced the dates for its 13th edition, which will take place from 15 to 18 July 2027 at Bánffy Castle in Bonțida, Romania. The festival will once again bring together hundreds of artists and a wide range of experiences, with hundreds of thousands of attendees expected to retu»»»

Fidesz has announced that former president János Áder will speak at its 23 October commemoration of the 1956 Revolution in Budapest, alongside historian Mária Schmidt and parliamentary group leader János Bóka. Viktor Orbán is conspicuously absent from the announced line-up, raising questions about »»»

Hungarians affected by the collapse of Robinson Tours fear they will recover only a fraction of the money they paid for cancelled holidays. The Bulgarian travel agency’s insurance cover is worth just HUF 23.3 million (approx. 64,000), while claims had already exceeded five times that amount by the »»»

Péter Magyar indicated in an interview with the Finnish newspaper Helsingin Sanomat that he may meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Brussels as early as this week. The prime minister described the complete rewriting of the constitution as one of his government's most important tasks. In»»»

A young antique collector builds a timeless haven in Abu Dhabi's Mina Port Abu Dhabi: There is a sound Youssef Akram Fahsa has been carrying for most of his life, and it is not music. It is water. Water falling slowly, without any hurry, into the stone basin of a fountain in the middle of a courtya»»»

Masked suspects use cutters to break into cash machine in Telangana Dubai: Three masked men wearing women’s nightwear allegedly arrived in an ambulance and broke into an ATM in India’s Telangana state, in a bizarre theft captured on CCTV. The robbery took place at a State Bank of India ATM in Gandh»»»

WASHINGTON: US House Speaker Mike Johnson said he had reservations about a planned livestreamed execution in an interview broadcast by CBS News on Monday. Nidal Hasan, 56, was sentenced to be executed by firing squad on December 3 at Fort Hood, Texas, where he shot and killed 13 people in 2009. The»»»

WASHINGTON: Catholics serving in the US Army should ​not participate in the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan that the Pentagon is planning to livestream in December, a prominent US archbishop said on Monday. In an unusually strongly worded statement, Archbishop Timothy Brogli»»»

Two men have been remanded in custody in Hungary after allegedly posing as fake government officials from the newly assembled government asset protection and recovery office and attempting to extort HUF 2 billion (almost EUR 5.5 million) from a man in exchange for making criminal proceedings agains»»»

For years, convicted sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein developed a global web of powerful connections despite accusations of sex trafficking. Millions of declassified documents reveal how he expanded and maintainted his network. Whether he was offering associates $10,000 Bloomingdales gift cards, fun»»»

An 80-year-old woman died in a house fire in Szentendre, near Budapest, after her 51-year-old son allegedly attacked his parents. His father escaped, while firefighters later discovered the woman’s body in the badly damaged property. A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder with particular cr»»»

It was supposed to be a safe space for all the Karens and institutionally-backed wine moms who spend their days policing public discourse like it’s neighborhood Block Watch fodder. Instead, this year’s EU #Disinfo2026 confab in Lithuania turned into a bust. What happened was basically the equivalen»»»

A politician from Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has resigned from a leadership position in its youth organisation after posting a controversial map depicting parts of several European countries, including Hungary, as territory of a unified Germany. A ‘Greater Germany’ map »»»

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has ignored allegations of “very well-documented” NATO war crimes brought before it, former Libyan Information Minister Moussa Ibrahim has told RT. In an interview on Saturday, he argued that the US-led military bloc has never been held accountable for what he»»»

Ukraine’s parliament has approved legislation protecting the education rights of national minorities, including Hungarian-language education. The decision removes a major obstacle to further progress in Kyiv’s EU accession talks, although Hungary says it will closely monitor how the new rules are i»»»

After more than a decade of delays, renovation work has begun on Budapest’s K Bridge, which provides access to Óbuda Island and the popular Sziget Festival. The overhaul will continue in several phases until the end of 2027, with motor vehicles barred from crossing during the first stage. Mayor Kar»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The leadership of the European Commission has become the main mastermind of the information campaign launched in Europe against the Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom and the construction of the Paks-II Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) in Hungary, the Russian Foreign Intelligence»»»

Romania ranks fourth in the top European countries with the cheapest housing, after Turkey, Serbia and Albania, with an average price of EUR 1,917/sqm in 2025, up 14.4% from the previous year, the highest increase among the countries analyzed, according to Deloitte Property Index 2026, conducted in»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has indicated that he could meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Brussels as early as next week. In an interview with Finnish newspaper Helsingin Sanomat, published on Saturday, Magyar also described a complete rewrite of Hungary’s Constitution as one»»»

Doha, Qatar: HEC Paris, Doha is further strengthening its faculty and expanding its academic footprint in Qatar with the appointment of Professor Mohammadamin Yousefi as Assistant Professor of Organisation Theory. Professor Yousefi joins HEC Paris, Doha from the Netherlands, bringing expertise in s»»»

Start investing in RTBs from just ₱5,000 and grow long-term savings from abroad MANILA, Philippines: The Philippine government surpassed its fund-raising targets for its latest retail bond offering, securing ₱167.25 billion ($2.91 billion) in fresh funding through the 32nd tranche of Retail Treasur»»»

Iran-US peace talks stall as Riyadh airport attacks disrupt Gulf travel The US-Iran conflict remains a major concern for Gulf residents. Fresh attacks on the main airport in the Saudi capital Riyadh and stalled diplomacy over the Strait of Hormuz added to regional security concerns. For people livi»»»

By Mohamad Hammoud The most invasive revolution in targeted surveillance no longer relies solely on hovering drones, satellite tracking, or compromised cellphones- it may now operate directly beneath our feet, supplementing traditional reconnaissance with biological tracking. Evidence published in »»»

By Staff, Agencies US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has announced plans to livestream the execution of former US Army psychiatrist Nidal Malik Hasan, who was sentenced to death for killing 13 people at Fort Hood in Texas in 2009, arguing that the public should witness the consequences of such crime»»»

Bumper-to-bumper traffic reported on Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Ittihad Street Dubai: Commuters travelling between Dubai and Sharjah are facing steady delays as traffic volume builds up across the main inter-emirate highway networks. Real-time Google Maps data indicates slow-moving conditions stretch»»»

After revisiting their two old flats, they recall memories: First supermarket, escalator Dubai: On Wednesday, October 7, exactly 50 years after they first arrived in Dubai, the Mohiuddin family gathered in the Arrivals Area of Terminal 1 at Dubai International Airport. The arrival stamp of October »»»

WASHINGTON, United States: A top Trump administration official said Sunday that the planned livestream execution of the perpetrator of a mass killing of US soldiers would not pose an additional security risk to the United States. “I don’t see an elevated risk at this point at all because of this,” »»»

Twenty-four investigations have been opened by French police watchdog IGPN into incidents linked to the ongoing high school protest movement, the interior ministry said. The police response has reignited calls to scrap rubber bullets and launcher-fired riot-control weapons, long denounced by r»»»

Raphaël Glucksmann will be the centre-left candidate for France's 2027 presidential election following a crushing victory on Sunday, with 66.13% of the vote, positioning himself as the left's main alternative to hard-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon. Raphaël ​Glucksmann, an EU lawmaker, won»»»

Nidal Hasan to be the first person executed by a US military firing squad since 1945 A top Trump administration official said Sunday that the planned livestream execution of the perpetrator of a mass killing of US soldiers would not pose an additional security risk to the United States. "I don't se»»»

When Donald J Trump walked down the gold-plated elevator at his New York Trump Tower in June 2016 to announce his candidacy for presidency of the United States, hardly any European leader –not to mention many in his own country—took him seriously. Written by Peyman Pejman Except one: Hungary’s form»»»

Viral video sparks debate after car sends bike flying, injures pedestrian A man found himself inelegantly dumped on the side of the road when a racing car rammed into a parked bike he was leaning against. In a video that has since gone viral, a man is seen half sitting on a two-wheeler right next t»»»

Fujairah Police announces new speed limit for Khorfakkan Road starting October 13 Motorists travelling between Fujairah and Khorfakkan have been urged to take note of a new speed limit coming into effect this week. From Tuesday, October 13, the speed limit on the Fujairah-Khorfakkan Road will be re»»»

Emirates, Etihad, flydubai and Air Arabia report disruptions across UAE and Saudi routes UAE travellers faced flight disruptions on Sunday, October 11, with cancellations and delays affecting services from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. Several flights linking the UAE with Saudi Arabia, including Ri»»»

Police investigate the deaths of the couple in Maharashtra’s Tapi River A newly married couple were found dead in the Tapi River in Maharashtra’s Dhule district, with their legs reportedly secured together by an iron chain and padlock, prompting police to investigate the circumstances surrounding t»»»

In war-battered southern Gaza, a revived children’s media initiative is helping young Palestinians learn broadcasting skills, continue their education and pursue dreams beyond the conflict, local freelance journalist Rami Al Meghari reported for RT on Saturday. Established in 2006, Pioneers of Pale»»»

TEHRAN: At a Tehran bazaar where fragrant herbs and spices whet the appetite, shopkeeper Nasir says locals once bought his nuts by the kilo but soaring prices caused by the US-Iran war have eaten into sales, leaving businesses fighting for survival. The marketplace in the Iranian capital’s north wo»»»

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s plan to livestream the firing-squad execution of former Army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 people at the Fort Hood base in 2009, is set to become an unprecedented event in the nation’s history. Approved by US President Donald Trump, the plan has drawn bi»»»

Long Beach, United States: Powerful waves thrashed communities along California's southern coast Friday, damaging homes and sending water cascading through streets as residents braced for more potential damage wrought by Tropical Storm Rachel. The storm system churning in the Pacific was expected t»»»

Police detained hundreds of protesters, including movement leaders, in the Indian capital on Saturday as authorities deployed thousands of security personnel, suspended transport and telecommunications services, and imposed sweeping restrictions to thwart a youth-led demonstration demanding the res»»»

The Indian community in Budapest recently celebrated the 10th Budapest Ganesh Festival, bringing together Indian families, devotees, Hungarian friends and people from different cultural backgrounds for a colourful celebration of faith, tradition and community. The celebrations were made possible wi»»»

Climate change not only threatens the future of our planet but also exacerbates social inequalities, with women disproportionately represented among the most vulnerable. According to the United Nations’ worst-case climate scenario, up to 158 million women and girls could be thrust into deep poverty»»»

Father serves as captain, mother works as flight attendant after returning to aviation Dubai: A 22-year-old Dutch pilot experienced an extraordinary family reunion thousands of feet above the ground when she discovered that both her parents had been assigned to work on the same flight, without any »»»

BEIRUT: Hezbollah’s tolerance for dissent appears to be narrowing as criticism of the group grows in the aftermath of its latest devastating war with Israel — increasingly from within the very communities that have traditionally formed its support base. That intolerance recently turned 37-year-old »»»

Saudi coalition hits 136 Houthi targets as Trump announces Russian diesel deal Dubai: The Saudi-led coalition says it has destroyed 136 Houthi military targets in Yemen as regional tensions escalate following deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia. The UAE has condemned attacks on Riyadh's King Khalid Inte»»»

Saudi coalition hits 136 Houthi targets as Trump announces Russian diesel deal Dubai: The Saudi-led coalition says it has destroyed 136 Houthi military targets in Yemen as regional tensions escalate following deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia. The UAE has condemned attacks on Riyadh's King Khalid Inte»»»

The 2027 budget will show in what ways the new government's direction differs from that of the previous administration, and it will also demonstrate the priorities of the Tisza government, the Prime Minister said on Friday at a press conference in Budapest. Péter Magyar also reported that next year»»»

Fidesz has accused Péter Magyar and the Tisza government of working with political forces in Brussels to drive Hungarian companies out of the country’s construction and transport sectors and replace them with foreign businesses. The opposition party’s parliamentary group issued the statement to the»»»