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Opposition secures landslide victory in Hungary

BUDPEST: Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of Hungary conceded defeat on Sunday as the opposition Tisza party, led by Péter Magyar, swept to a historic parliamentary majority. Final turnout reached a record 78%, the highest since Hungary’s transition to democracy. Also In This Package Hungary officially »»»

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US to begin blockade of Iranian ports Monday: military

The US military said Sunday it would begin a blockade of all Iranian ports within hours, after peace talks in Pakistan collapsed with Washington blaming the Islamic republic's refusal to abandon its nuclear ambitions. The announcement came despite a ceasefire agreed on Wednesday aimed at pausing th»»»

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RT 36m

Hungary heads to polls in high-stakes election as Orban faces toughest test

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has called opposition leader Peter Magyar and congratulated his Tisza party on its election victory. At the time of the call, Tisza was leading Orban’s Fidesz party by 52% to 39% of the vote. Magyar dominated pre-election polling, after campaigning on corruptio»»»

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Gulf News 37m

Lebanon PM says 'working' to get Israeli troop withdrawal

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Sunday he was working to stop the Israel-Hezbollah war, even as Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu told troops in south Lebanon that the fight there was far from over. Red Cross vehicles hitThe Lebanese Red Cross said in a statement that one of its paramedic»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

UDST, CCQ sign pact to strengthen academic collaboration

Tribune News Network Doha The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) and the Community College of Qatar (CCQ), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a strategic framework for academic cooperation and knowledge exchange between the two institutions. The agreement»»»

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Asian Beach Games Sanya 2026: Qatar athletes to participate in 7 disciplines

Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) has announced that it will participate with a delegation of 34 male and female athletes in the Asian Beach Games, set to be held in Sanya, China, from April 22 to 30, 2026, with the participation of 1,790 athletes, competing across 14 spor»»»

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Awareness session on ‘QU strategic positioning’ held

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) organized an awareness session titled “Qatar University Strategic Positioning 2050” with the participation of the university’s leadership, faculty members, and administrative staff. The session aimed to present the university’s major strategic directi»»»

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MoCI recalls some models of Skoda, Infiniti & Nissan

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Q-Auto, Qatar’s Škoda dealership, has announced the recall of Škoda Kodiaq 2025–2026 models. The recall is due to the possibility that the inner frame of the front seats may affect the performance of the sid»»»

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Dates for individual college graduation ceremonies for Class of 2026 female students announced

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its preparations to celebrate the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2026, Qatar University (QU) has announced that it will organise separate graduation ceremonies for its Class of 2026 female students, which will take place in the mornings and evenings starti»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

QC, Aster DM Healthcare sign MoU to boost cooperation

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aster DM Healthcare to strengthen humanitarian health cooperation and develop joint programmes aimed at enhancing medical services for vulnerable communities worldwide. The agreement establishes a forma»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

US CENTCOM says will begin implementing a blockade “of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports” on April 13

The US miltary’s Central Command (CENTCOM) says that it will begin implementing a blockade “of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports” on April 13, starting at 10am EST (1500GMT).»»»

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RT 1h

Pentagon announces ‘blockade’ of Iranian ports

The US Department of War has announced that American forces will begin enforcing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports from 10 am ET (2 pm GMT) on April 13, after US-Iran talks in Pakistan ended without a deal. The US Central Command said the blockade would apply to »»»

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Sana 1h

Safadi: Syria’s success is success for Jordan and the region

Amman, April 12 (SANA) – Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi reaffirmed Sunday his country’s support for Syria, stressing that Syria’s success represents success for Jordan and the region. In a post on the platform X, Safadi said: “Jordan will always stand by our broth»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

QU announces dates for female class of 2026 graduation ceremonies

Doha: Qatar University (QU) announced the dates for its Class of 2026 graduation ceremonies for Female Students. In a statement on Sunday, QU said it will organize separate graduation ceremonies for each college for its Class of 2026 female students, following the two main graduation ceremonies. Th»»»

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RT 2h

A nation at the crossroads: Why the Hungarian election is so dramatic

Viktor Orban will most likely win the upcoming parliamentary elections in Hungary on April 12; however, for the ruling party, this will be an extremely difficult and hard-fought victory. The issue is not the loss of charisma by the bright and skillful long-standing leader of Fidesz, nor even the 25»»»

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EU Observer 2h

Orbán era is over, as Tisza scores historic victory in Hungary

The centre-right opposition Tisza Party of Péter Magyar won the parliamentary election in Hungary with a two-thirds majority, while prime minister Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz suffered a devastating defeat. With more than 50 percent of votes counted, Tisza had already secured 136 out of 199 seats in parli»»»

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UPI 2h

Hungary's Viktor Orban concedes election loss after 16 years as prime minister - UPI.com

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban (R), pictured speaking with U.S. Vice President JD Vance in front of his office last week during Vance's two-day trip to Hungary, is projected to lose his re-election campaign and has already conceded the race. Photo by Akos Kaiser/EPA April 12 (UPI) -- Hungari»»»

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EU Observer 2h

Who is Péter Magyar – the ex-regime insider who crushed Orbán?

Just over two years ago, he was an unknown figure in Hungarian public life. Out of nothing, he built the largest opposition party, which, after 16 years, defeated Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz, long considered unbeatable.Magyar had always aspired to wield significant influence, but it took a long time befo»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

QNB Group maintains strong strategic momentum in Q1 2026

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, today issued its Q1 2026 Strategic Progress Update, highlighting continued execution across capital markets development, digital ecosystem expansion, international operations, and sustainability integration. Thes»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE's Ministry of Defence launches 'Leadership Competency Assessment'

The Ministry of Defence has announced the launch of the “Leadership Competency Assessment,” targeting male Emirati high school students for the 2025–2026 academic year. This initiative forms part of the ministry’s ongoing efforts to develop a specialised training ecosystem that meets the highest st»»»

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UPI 4h

One dead, several injured in shooting at New Jersey Chik-fil-A - UPI.com

One person was killed and five others were injured Saturday night during a shooting a Chik-fil-A restaurant in New Jersey. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 12 (UPI) -- At least six people were shot, and one killed, after several people wearing masks entered a Chik-fil-A restauran»»»

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Sana 4h

Middle East war reshapes Europe’s gas storage strategy

Capitals, April 12 (SANA) – The war in the Middle East has forced Europe to rethink how it manages natural gas storage, with energy security now taking priority over the traditional profit-driven model based on seasonal price differences. Recent market analysis shows the conflict and disruptions li»»»

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Gulf News 4h

UAE launches the national program to train surgeons

The UAE National Program for Readiness and Response, Jahiziyah, on Saturday launched the country’s first specialised national program to train surgeons in emergency management and disaster preparedness. This strategic initiative reflects the United Arab Emirates’ commitment to strengthening nationa»»»

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Middle East Observer 5h

Sahar Nasr, the American educated Egyptian woman steering the Egyptian investment drive

It was one of the first lectures of my American professor at the American University in Cairo when he said: “I am here, teaching you because I failed to be a media professional, as no media professional would choose to teach rather than being out there in the field.” Since then my professor imprint»»»

TAP 5h

In-depth inspection of 850 civil engineering structures carried out since 2016 (Prime Ministry)

Tunis, April 12 (TAP) - In-depth technical inspections have been conducted on about 850 structures across various regions of the country since 2016, as part of a periodic infrastructure monitoring programme, according to the Prime Ministry.This...»»»

Al Awsat 5h

Lebanon War Toll Rises to 2,055 Dead as Israel Pounds Country's South

Lebanese official media reported extensive Israeli strikes across the country's south on Sunday as the health ministry said at least five people were killed and the war's overall toll rose to 2,055 dead. The state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported Israeli attacks on around 30 locations in the»»»

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Sputnik 5h

Any Foreign Military Vessel Approaching Hormuz Under Any Pretext ‘Will Be Dealt With Severely’: IRGC

The Strait of Hormuz is “under reasonable control and management” and open to passage by civilian vessels “in compliance with specific regulations,” the IRGC’s public relations department has announced. This provision does not apply to military vessels, whose approach of the Strait “under any prete»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 6h

Fintech industry testing European financial system through regulatory loopholes

Zen.com is rapidly expanding across Europe while entering Ukrainian banking and supporting crypto transactions, testing the limits of financial regulation. As a Polish fintech, its growth highlights the global ambitions of Poland’s tech sector, but also exposes regulatory gaps affecting local overs»»»

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UPI 6h

Trump says U.S. Navy will block Strait of Hormuz after peace talks fail - UPI.com

President Donald Trump on Sunday said that the U.S. Navy would block the Strait of Hormuz to prevent Iranian ships from transiting it unless Iran opens the Strait and agrees to a peace deal with the United States. File Photo by Ali Haider/EPA-EFE April 12 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Sunday s»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Cuba's President Warns US Against Attacking Island or Trying to Depose Him

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said the US has no valid reason to carry out a military attack against the island or to attempt to depose him. Speaking in an interview on NBC News’ Meet the Press program, the president said an invasion of Cuba would be costly and affect regional security. But sho»»»

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Sputnik 6h

Why US–Iran Peace Talks Hit Wall and What’s Next

Iran's Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher ⁠Ghalibaf said on Sunday ⁠that his country's delegation raised "forward-looking" initiatives during negotiations in Pakistan's Islamabad, but the US failed to gain the trust ⁠of ⁠the delegation in the talks. The most likely option in the coming days is “»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Sinner beats Alcaraz to win Monte Carlo Masters, returns to No.1

Monte Carlo, Principality of Monaco: Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to win the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time Sunday and reclaim the world number one ranking from his Spanish rival. Sinner downed Alcaraz 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 to capture his third ATP 1000 title of the year afte»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Union Berlin appoint first female head coach in Bundesliga history after Baumgart sacking

Berlin: Bundesliga club Union Berlin have named Marie-Louise Eta as manager, making her the first female head coach in Bundesliga history, after Steffen Baumgart was sacked on Sunday. Eta becomes the first female top-flight coach of a men's team in a major European league. The 34-year-old, who was »»»

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TAP 6h

Partly cloudy Sunday night

Tunis, April 12 (TAP) - The weather forecast will be partly cloudy on Sunday night, with scattered showers and temporary thunderstorms in the north; these may be heavy at times, with passing clouds elsewhere.The wind will blow strong west near...»»»

Gulf News 6h

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince begins state visit to China

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, on Sunday arrived in Beijing at the start of an official visit to China, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and advancing cooperation across key priority sectors. The vi»»»

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Sana 6h

Syrian-Jordanian Joint Statement outlines roadmap for Amman meeting outcomes

Amman, Apr. 12 (SANA) Syria and Jordan affirmed on Sunday their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation and advancing a comprehensive strategic partnership, following the second session of the Higher Coordination Council held in the Jordanian capital. The session was co-chaired by Minister of»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 6h

Rebuilding Ukraine with Poland’s help depends on regulation

Poland will co-host an international Ukraine recovery conference in Gdańsk in June, aiming to position itself as a key partner in rebuilding war damage. Polish officials are already discussing participation of domestic firms in major projects. Reconstruction may cost hundreds of bln euros, but succ»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 6h

Small developers struggling to go it alone

Mergers and acquisitions are expected to accelerate in Poland’s residential real estate sector, driven by market fragmentation, rising land costs, stricter regulations, and succession challenges. Deals such as acquisitions by Dom Development and Develia show how companies can quickly expand scale, »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 6h

Women in EU earn on average 11.1% less than men with lower pensions

Women in the European Union earn on average 11.1% less than men, and their pensions are 24.5% lower, increasing their risk of poverty. The pay gap fell slightly from 12% in 2023, with the highest disparity in Estonia at 18.8%, while Poland recorded a low 4% gap. Pension inequality remains significa»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 6h

Katowice Airport doing well in Q1 ‘26

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Warsaw Business Journal 6h

Gas prices continue rise

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EU Observer 7h

I accidentally landed an exclusive with a Hungarian minister at my polling station

In the highly orchestrated world of Hungarian politics, where government ministers rarely stray from the safety of state-controlled media, reality sometimes bypasses the gatekeepers. On election day, while waiting in line to vote with my family, I found myself standing just paces away from Gergely »»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Qatar Football Association concludes third referees course

Doha: The Qatar Football Association (QFA) Refereeing Department announced the conclusion of its third internal course for new referees for the 2025-2026 season. The course was held as part of QFA's strategic plans to develop Qatari refereeing personnel and nurture promising talent. Sixteen male an»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Arab Parliament says execution law for Palestinian prisoners threatens global justice system

Cairo: The Arab Parliament announced on Sunday that it launched a broad international campaign across parliamentary, human rights, and international levels to confront the so-called execution law for Palestinian prisoners approved by Israel's Knesset. In a statement, the Arab Parliament stressed th»»»

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Middle East Observer 7h

The MEO publishes the broad highlights of the new Investment law referred to the Egyptian parliament for approval

Foreign investors will have the right to transfer their profits abroad and liquidate their activities in accordance with the regulations set by the Central Bank of Egypt Foreign investors shall have the right of residence in Egypt during the duration of the project. The goods and materials exported»»»

Sputnik 7h

Russia's Space Potential Increasingly Contributing to Economy, Security - Putin

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's space potential has been increasingly contributing to the national economy, security and sovereignty, President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday. "Russia's space potential has been increasingly benefiting the economy and the quality of life, security and national sovereignt»»»

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TAP 7h

CEN-SAD: Tunisia calls for coordinated action to address regional challenges

Tunis, April 12 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti pointed out that the current challenges facing the region call upon the Community of Sahel-Saharan States (CEN-SAD) member States to exert joint...»»»

The Peninsula 7h

Saving a centuries-old Japanese confection from extinction

Kyoto: Near the Kyoto Gyoen National Garden lies the traditional Japanese sweets shop Suhamaya. In the shop’s display window facing Marutamachi Street, passersby can see a confection known as "suhama,” which has a unique design inspired by the shape of a beach. Suhama is said to have originated in »»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Russia to establish national shipbuilding research center

Moscow: The Russian government has approved the creation of a national research center dedicated to shipbuilding, as part of the effort to strengthen coordination in maritime research, according to an official statement released on Sunday. The center will be formed through the reorganization of the»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

EU stresses diplomacy as key to resolving outstanding issues in Middle East

Brussels: The European Union stressed on Sunday the critical role of diplomacy in resolving outstanding issues in the Middle East, following the failure of the United States and Iran to reach an agreement during talks held in Pakistan. EU spokesperson Anouar El Anouni said in a statement that diplo»»»

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