Magyar: Tisza government to serve the nation
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»»»
UAE designates 16 individuals, five companies in terror list over Hezbollah links
DUBAI: The UAE has designated 16 individuals and five Lebanon-based companies in its local terrorist list over links with Hezbollah after a Cabinet resolution approved their inclusion, state news agency WAM reported. Cabinet Resolution No. (63) of 2026 also ordered all regulatory authorities to fre»»»
Woman detained in Bishkek for attempted bribery of police investigator - | 24.KG
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 calls for service to nation
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»»»
Iran to Hold Talks With US If Washington Meets 5 Conditions - Reports
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»»»
Kremlin Says Trump's Visit to Russia Not Currently on Agenda
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»»»
'Iron Dome for America' Defense System Would Cost $1.2Trln - Congressional Budget Office
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»»»
Hantavirus outbreak from cruise ship spreads across multiple countries
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»»»
Panama Canal cashes in on Hormuz crisis it cannot control
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»»»
Panama Canal cashes in on Hormuz crisis it cannot control
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 Dangote favours Kenya over Tanzania for 650,000-bpd East Africa oil refinery
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. »»»
Hantavirus outbreak from cruise ship spreads across multiple countries
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»»»
President Museveni extends Uganda rule to four decades, as defence chief son waits in wings
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. »»»
Panama Canal cashes in on Hormuz crisis it cannot control
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»»»
Hantavirus outbreak from cruise ship spreads across multiple countries
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»»»
President Museveni extends Uganda rule to four decades, as defence chief son waits in wings
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 Dangote favours Kenya over Tanzania for 650,000-bpd East Africa oil refinery
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 Dangote favours Kenya over Tanzania for 650,000-bpd East Africa oil refinery
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 criticises continued internet restrictions her own government put in place
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»»»
Panama Canal cashes in on Hormuz crisis it cannot control
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 injects $55bn into UAE refining and manufacturing activities
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 Dangote favours Kenya over Tanzania for 650,000-bpd East Africa oil refinery
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 vows retaliation after Israel issues evacuation order in Lebanon ahead of strikes
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. »»»
PANNIER: New political party gets nod in Kazakhstan. It’s pro-presidential. No surprises there
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 vows retaliation after Israel issues evacuation order in Lebanon ahead of strikes
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. »»»
AIIB commits $125mn to OTP green finance push in CEE, Balkans
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»»»
UK accuses Russia of trying to influence Armenian politics, imposes new sanctions
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 starts preparations for 2026 budget rebalance amid global uncertainty
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 narrows 9.3% to €7.7bn in Q1
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»»»
AIIB commits $125mn to OTP green finance push in CEE, Balkans
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»»»
Fuel and food prices push Moldova’s inflation up 1pp to 6.8% y/y in April
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»»»
Czech weaponry companies weaken on Prague bourse after Putin hints at ending war in Ukraine
Shares of the Czech defence companies listed on the Prague Stock Exchange (PX) weakened on the first day of trading this week after Russian President Vladimir Putin hinted he would end the Russian war in Ukraine following the commemorations of the end of World War II. »»»
Czech weaponry companies weaken on Prague bourse after Putin hints at ending war in Ukraine
Shares of the Czech defence companies listed on the Prague Stock Exchange (PX) weakened on the first day of trading this week after Russian President Vladimir Putin hinted he would end the Russian war in Ukraine following the commemorations of the end of World War II. »»»
Czech weaponry companies weaken on Prague bourse after Putin hints at ending war in Ukraine
Shares of the Czech defence companies listed on the Prague Stock Exchange (PX) weakened on the first day of trading this week after Russian President Vladimir Putin hinted he would end the Russian war in Ukraine following the commemorations of the end of World War II. »»»
Zelenskiy's former press secretary makes sweeping allegations in Tucker Carlson interview
Iuliia Mendel, who served as press secretary to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy from June 2019 to July 2021, gave a sweeping and damaging interview to American commentator Tucker Carlson on May 11, making a series of allegations about her former boss ranging from drug use and media suppress»»»
NABU charge former head of Ukraine’s presidential administration Yermak with corruption
Ukraine’s anti-corruption authorities have charged Andriy Yermak, the former head of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s office and his close personal friend, with laundering UAH460mn ($10.5mn) linked to luxury real estate development near Kyiv, according to statements issued by investigators on May 12»»»
Zelenskiy's former press secretary makes sweeping allegations in Tucker Carlson interview
Iuliia Mendel, who served as press secretary to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy from June 2019 to July 2021, gave a sweeping and damaging interview to American commentator Tucker Carlson on May 11, making a series of allegations about her former boss ranging from drug use and media suppress»»»
Post-Orban Hungary turns inward: warmer on the EU, cooler on Ukraine, no break with Russia
Hungary’s new Prime Minister Peter Magyar has inherited a country that remains broadly supportive of closer ties with the European Union but is increasingly cautious about breaking with Russia or deepening support for Ukraine, according to new polling that highlights both continuity and change afte»»»
NABU charge former head of Ukraine’s presidential administration Yermak with corruption
Ukraine’s anti-corruption authorities have charged Andriy Yermak, the former head of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s office and his close personal friend, with laundering UAH460mn ($10.5mn) linked to luxury real estate development near Kyiv, according to statements issued by investigators on May 12»»»
Post-Orban Hungary turns inward: warmer on the EU, cooler on Ukraine, no break with Russia
Hungary’s new Prime Minister Peter Magyar has inherited a country that remains broadly supportive of closer ties with the European Union but is increasingly cautious about breaking with Russia or deepening support for Ukraine, according to new polling that highlights both continuity and change afte»»»
Colleges in Kyrgyzstan to admit applicants based on Nationwide Testing results - | 24.KG
The Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovation of Kyrgyzstan has approved new rules for the admission process to secondary vocational education institutions for the 2026/27 academic year. According to the order, the admission campaign will be conducted in line with the approved procedure.»»»
AIIB commits $125mn to OTP green finance push in CEE, Balkans
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»»»
Fugitive former Polish justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro spotted in the US
Former Polish Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro, who is wanted in Poland for fraud and leading an organised crime ring, is reportedly in the US, Polish media said. Ziobro left for the US after living in Hungary, where he wa»»»
Polish parliament to consider five cryptoasset bills
Poland’s parliament, the Sejm, is set to begin work on up to five draft laws on cryptoassets on May 12, including proposals submitted by the government, President Karol Nawrocki and lawmakers from several parliamentary groups, according to a preliminary agenda. »»»
Post-Orban Hungary turns inward: warmer on the EU, cooler on Ukraine, no break with Russia
Hungary’s new Prime Minister Peter Magyar has inherited a country that remains broadly supportive of closer ties with the European Union but is increasingly cautious about breaking with Russia or deepening support for Ukraine, according to new polling that highlights both continuity and change afte»»»
Slovak PM Fico holds urgent talks with state oil company after hinting that Moscow is in energy talks with US
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico summoned an urgent meeting with state oil transportation company Transpetrol shortly after his return from Moscow and following his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. »»»
A world more afraid: Wars fuelling rising fears of foreign attacks
The world is simultaneously more afraid of war and less willing to fight one. That paradox sits at the heart of the security and defence findings from the 2026 Democracy Perception Index — a survey of 94,146 people across 98 countries conducted between March 19 and April 21, as US and Israeli force»»»
UK accuses Russia of trying to influence Armenian politics, imposes new sanctions
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. »»»
MOSCOW BLOG: Russia's social contract has broken down
Something has quietly shifted in Russia. Not the social and economic meltdown Western pundits have been confidently predicting almost continuously for the last two decades. Or the imminent economic collapse following each bad data set. But something more subtle: the gradual collapse of the social b»»»
UAE Fatwa Council to coordinate nationwide Dhu Al Hijjah crescent sighting with observatories
The UAE Council for Fatwa has announced that it would observe the crescent moon marking the start of Dhu Al Hijjah on the evening of Sunday, May 17, corresponding to the 29th of Dhu Al Qadah 1447 AH. The council said the moon-sighting process would be conducted in coordination with national observa»»»