Trump orders naval blockage of Iran in a new shockwave for energy markets
Following the collapse of ceasefire talks this weekend US President Donald Trump has ordered a full naval blockade of shipping into and out of the Persian Gulf. Until now, the US has allowed Iranian crude and product »»»
Trump orders naval blockage of Iran in a new shockwave for energy markets
Following the collapse of ceasefire talks this weekend US President Donald Trump has ordered a full naval blockade of shipping into and out of the Persian Gulf. Until now, the US has allowed Iranian crude and product »»»
Trump orders naval blockage of Iran in a new shockwave for energy markets
Following the collapse of ceasefire talks this weekend US President Donald Trump has ordered a full naval blockade of shipping into and out of the Persian Gulf. Until now, the US has allowed Iranian crude and product »»»
Trump orders naval blockage of Iran in a new shockwave for energy markets
Following the collapse of ceasefire talks this weekend US President Donald Trump has ordered a full naval blockade of shipping into and out of the Persian Gulf. Until now, the US has allowed Iranian crude and product »»»
COMMENT: Iran and the US, where maximalism meets survival and peace cannot follow
The scene in Pakistan’s capital this weekend carried the weight of history. For the first time since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, senior American and Iranian officials sat in the same city, and very nearly the same room, to negotiate an end to a war that has already consumed the calculus of several»»»
Trump orders naval blockage of Iran in a new shockwave for energy markets
Following the collapse of ceasefire talks this weekend US President Donald Trump has ordered a full naval blockade of shipping into and out of the Persian Gulf. Until now, the US has allowed Iranian crude and product »»»
Trump orders naval blockage of Iran in a new shockwave for energy markets
Following the collapse of ceasefire talks this weekend US President Donald Trump has ordered a full naval blockade of shipping into and out of the Persian Gulf. Until now, the US has allowed Iranian crude and product »»»
Trump orders naval blockage of Iran in a new shockwave for energy markets
Following the collapse of ceasefire talks this weekend US President Donald Trump has ordered a full naval blockade of shipping into and out of the Persian Gulf. Until now, the US has allowed Iranian crude and product »»»
Trump orders naval blockage of Iran in a new shockwave for energy markets
Following the collapse of ceasefire talks this weekend US President Donald Trump has ordered a full naval blockade of shipping into and out of the Persian Gulf. Until now, the US has allowed Iranian crude and product »»»
COMMENT: Iran and the US, where maximalism meets survival and peace cannot follow
The scene in Pakistan’s capital this weekend carried the weight of history. For the first time since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, senior American and Iranian officials sat in the same city, and very nearly the same room, to negotiate an end to a war that has already consumed the calculus of several»»»
Trump orders naval blockage of Iran in a new shockwave for energy markets
Following the collapse of ceasefire talks this weekend US President Donald Trump has ordered a full naval blockade of shipping into and out of the Persian Gulf. Until now, the US has allowed Iranian crude and product »»»
Trump orders naval blockage of Iran in a new shockwave for energy markets
Following the collapse of ceasefire talks this weekend US President Donald Trump has ordered a full naval blockade of shipping into and out of the Persian Gulf. Until now, the US has allowed Iranian crude and product »»»
Trump orders naval blockage of Iran in a new shockwave for energy markets
Following the collapse of ceasefire talks this weekend US President Donald Trump has ordered a full naval blockade of shipping into and out of the Persian Gulf. Until now, the US has allowed Iranian crude and product »»»
Trump orders naval blockage of Iran in a new shockwave for energy markets
Following the collapse of ceasefire talks this weekend US President Donald Trump has ordered a full naval blockade of shipping into and out of the Persian Gulf. Until now, the US has allowed Iranian crude and product »»»
Tisza on the verge of a supermajority in Hungary, final polls show
Polling data from the three most reliable pollsters conducted in the last days of the Hungarian election campaign indicate a decisive victory for the opposition Tisza Party, with projections at or close to a two-thirds majority. »»»
Viktor Orban concedes loss in Hungary election, congratulates Peter Magyar
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has conceded defeat in the April 12 general election and congratulated the winner, according to statements made following the announcement of preliminary results. Tisza leader Pet»»»
Slovenia’s NLB announces €29 per share takeover bid for Addiko Bank
Slovenia’s largest bank has announced its intention to launch a voluntary public takeover offer for Austria’s Addiko Bank, proposing to acquire all outstanding shares at €29 per share, the lender said on April 9. The »»»
Hungarians vote for regime change
Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar delivered a victory speech before tens of thousands of supporters after securing a historic landslide win in the April 12 elections, bringing an end to Viktor Orban’s 16-year rule. With nearly 99% of votes counted, the Tisza Party is projected to win 138 of »»»
Week in pictures: the Artemis II lunar mission, a key Hungarian election and Trump's coveted arch
Artemis II's astronauts closed out humanity's first lunar voyage in more than half a century, the run-up to Hungary's crucial election and artist drawings of US President Donald Trump's planned "triumphal" arch, which resembles Paris's Arc de Triomphe. Here's a look back at some of the week's »»»
Leo XIV to make history with first-ever papal visit to Algeria
No pope has ever set foot in Algeria. That changes on Monday, when Pope Leo XIV opens an African tour with a two-day visit to the Muslim-majority country. The Vatican frames it as a milestone for interfaith dialogue. Algiers, increasingly isolated on the world stage, has its own reasons to welcome »»»
Russia refuses to extend Easter truce unless Zelensky 'accepts its terms'
Russia warned Sunday it will not extend an Orthodox Easter truce with Ukraine unless Volodymyr Zelensky accepts its terms, saying the war will resume if Kyiv refuses. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov cast the decision as Zelensky’s, arguing peace could come “literally today” if Ukraine agr»»»
More than 500 people arrested at Palestine Action rally in London
Police in London arrested more than 500 people at a pro-Palestinian demonstration on Saturday, as activists gathered in Trafalgar Square to show support for the banned group Palestine Action, in a mass protest that has intensified a debate over civil liberties and the right to dissent. Police in Lo»»»
Italy's Crippa wins Paris marathon as Ethiopia's Demise sets new women's record
Italy's Yemaneberhan Crippa won the Paris Marathon on Sunday with a personal best performance in a tightly contested men’s race, while Ethiopia's Shure Demise set a new course record in the women’s event with a commanding victory. Italy's Yemaneberhan Crippa won the Paris marathon on Sunday, while »»»
Hungary: Orban and Magyar on the home stretch
Hungarians headed to the polls on Sunday in a pivotal parliamentary election that could end Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s 16-year grip on power, as the opposition led by Peter Magyar challenges his nationalist rule in a contest drawing scrutiny across Europe and backing for Orban from US President »»»
Hungary: Centre-right Tisza party tipped to defeat Orban's Fidesz
Hungarians headed to the polls on Sunday in a pivotal parliamentary election that could end Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s 16-year grip on power, as the opposition led by Peter Magyar challenges his nationalist rule in a contest drawing scrutiny across Europe and backing for Orban from US President »»»
Orban's 16-year grip on power under threat from Magyar
Hungarians began voting on Sunday in closely watched parliamentary elections that could end nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban's 16-year stint in power as a self-described "thorn" in the EU's side. Orban, 62, who is seeking a fifth straight term, has transformed his country into a model of ill»»»
Orban and Magyar face off in historic vote
Hungarians are heading to the polls for a pivotal election in the country. Orban, 62, who is seeking a fifth straight term, has transformed his country into a model of illiberal democracy, following Trump in casting migration and "woke" values as a "civilisational" threat.Former government insider »»»
Hungary ousts Orbán after 16 years as pro-EU challenger wins shock election
Hungarian voters delivered a shock election result on Sunday, ending Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule and handing victory to pro-European challenger Péter Magyar, in a vote set to reshape Hungary’s ties with the EU and reverberate across global far-right movements. Hungarian voters on Sunday ousted long»»»
Spotlight - 'Undeterred’: Hungarian investigative journalist faces threats and espionage accusations from Orbán
Gavin Lee is pleased to welcome Szabolcs Panyi, VSquare’s Budapest-based lead investigative editor in charge of Central European investigations and investigative journalist at Direkt36. His reporting into alleged ties between Hungary’s political leadership and Russian state actors triggered an unpr»»»
Hungarian election-winner Magyar says country ‘liberated’, Orban concedes defeat
The outgoing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban conceded defeat in Sunday’s election and congratulated his opponent Peter Magyar during a brief speech at his campaign headquarters. The election saw record turnout, with young people turning out in large numbers. Read about the day’s events as the»»»
The UAE Resilience Project: How teachers from 8 schools came together to pay musical tribute to country amid war
Dubai: "Don't worry about a thing, cause every little thing is gonna be alright." The choice of Bob Marley's Three Little Birds with this powerful line as the opening song was deliberate. Those words also carried the full weight of the moment for the 18 school teachers who had gathered at Dubai's F»»»
Tisza Party secures two-thirds majority, set to enter Parliament with dominant mandate
With nearly all votes counted, the Tisza Party has secured 137 parliamentary seats—enough for a two-thirds majority—in Hungary’s new National Assembly. The Fidesz–KDNP alliance won 55 seats, while Mi Hazánk will be represented by 7 members in parliament. According to near-final results, the composi»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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»»»
Fears grow of jet fuel supply crisis amid Middle East war
Capitals, April 12 (SANA) – Concerns are mounting within Europe’s aviation sector over a potential crisis in jet fuel supplies as the ongoing war in the Middle East disrupts global energy supply chains, particularly shipments passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. According to data compile»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
The View Hospital performs first augmented reality knee replacement in the Middle East and Africa
Doha, Qatar: The View Hospital in affiliation with Cedars-Sinai performs the first total knee replacement using Augmented Reality (AR) technology and Patient-Specific Instrumentation successfully in the Middle East and Africa. Led by Dr. Mohamed Al-Ateeq, a senior consultant orthopedic & knee surge»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
Turnout in Hungarian Parliamentary Polls Up to Record 74% - Election Office
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hungary's National Election Office reported a record high turnout of 74.23% in the parliamentary polls on Sunday. As of 5 p.m. local time (15:00 GMT), the turnout has passed 5.5 million. It stood at 62.92% at this time during the 2022 elections. All 199 seats are at stake in the »»»
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 »»»
Russia Ready to Supply Gas to the EU if it Has a Surplus
Russia is ready to continue supplying gas to the European Union if there are volumes remaining after supplies to alternative markets, Russian state news agency TASS reported on Sunday. "There is plenty of it for now. But alternative markets are very voracious, there are a great many requests for su»»»
[Interview] Hungarian journalist on life in Orbán’s media: ‘The moment they told me what I couldn’t ask, I knew it wouldn’t last’
Alinda Veiszer is a Hungarian television editor, presenter, journalist, and author. She became known at a time when she was working in Hungarian public media. In recent years, she has run her own channel on Patreon, where she publishes conversations with some of the best-known figures in Hungarian »»»
Ben Gvir, Settlers Storm Al-Aqsa Mosque
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Sunday morning with a group of settlers, under the protection of Israeli police. The Palestinian News Agency (WAFA) reported that “during the incursion, settlers performed Talmudic prayers in the courtyards of»»»
Pope says he is 'closer than ever' to Lebanese people
Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV expressed his closeness to the people of Lebanon on Sunday, saying there was a "moral obligation" to protect them while calling on warring parties to seek peace. Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war last month as Israel pursues the Iran-backed Hezbollah group, with »»»