The Budapest Times 13m

Government targets corruption and term limits

“When the country is in trouble, let our shared watchword be restraint,” Prime Minister Péter Magyar said on Tuesday in parliament before the agenda. In his speech, the prime minister stressed: “No one should enter politics, or remain in this House, if they want to get rich from it.” He said electe»»»

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The Budapest Times 13m

Hungary seeks fast-track vote on ICC

Hungary’s parliament may debate and approve as early as today a bill revoking the country’s withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), under an exceptional procedure. The proposal and the accompanying request for expedited treatment were submitted to parliament by the government on Mon»»»

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The Budapest Times 15m

Central bank keeps cautious stance

Inflation prospects are being shaped by opposing forces, with high energy prices and bond market developments in advanced economies warranting caution, while a stronger forint and the postponement of removing price restrictions are helping to curb inflation, Mihály Varga, governor of the Hungarian »»»

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The Budapest Times 15m

How would Hungary’s accession to the Eurozone affect its interest rates and fiscal position? – Analysis

GKI has been analysing the prospects of adopting the euro, along with its potential advantages and disadvantages. In this article, they In the 2020s, surging interest rates became a global issue. Higher inflation and an uncertain, risk-heavy geopolitical environment drove up bond yields (rising ris»»»

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France24 49m

Middle East Live: New strikes threaten ceasefires in Iran, Lebanon

Tehran on Tuesday accused Washington of breaching their ceasefire and warned it was ready to retaliate after overnight US strikes, while Israeli bombardment in Lebanon left dozens dead, threatening an increasingly fragile truce there. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developmen»»»

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France24 49m

Iran says US violated ceasefire with strikes near Hormuz

Iran accused the United States on Tuesday of breaching a fragile ceasefire with strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, threatening efforts to end nearly seven weeks of conflict. Washington said the attacks were defensive, targeting missile sites and vessels allegedly laying mines. Iran said on Tuesday »»»

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France24 52m

Starbucks faces South Korean backlash following campaign echoing 1987 massacre

It's a scandal that just won't go away for Starbucks in South Korea. The chairman of the coffee chain's local corporate majority owner was compelled to issue a second public apology in the wake of the company's disastrous "Tank Day" promotion launched earlier this month. Many Koreans saw the campai»»»

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Arab News 54m

Shot for throwing stones: Israeli forces killing West Bank teens weekly

NABLUS: Youssef Shtayyeh came home from school on an April afternoon, dropped his bag in the hallway and headed straight back out to join his friends. Minutes later, he was dead — shot by an Israeli soldier, just 100 meters (yards) from his home. He was 15. His is not an isolated case. Since Israel»»»

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Gulf News 55m

Chemical tank implosion leaves 1 dead, 9 missing in US

Longview: A massive chemical tank holding nearly a million gallons of a corrosive liquid imploded and collapsed Tuesday at a Washington paper mill, killing at least one worker and leaving nine others unaccounted for, authorities said. Nine other people were injured in the spill, some severely. Emer»»»

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France24 56m

Why is Europe heating up faster than the rest of the world?

Why is Europe warming faster than other parts of the world? The continent is currently in the grip of an early-season heatwave, with record May temperatures driven by a “heat dome” of hot air over western Europe. Scientists point to human-caused emissions, shifting atmospheric patterns, and rapid A»»»

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BNE 59m

Kenya plans 15% tax on foreign startup-investor exits, targets offshore VC deals

Kenya is preparing to impose taxes on foreign investors exiting local startups in a move that could reshape East Africa’s venture-capital landscape and increase scrutiny of offshore deal structures. Under the proposed Finance Bill 2026, tabled in parliament on May 25, the government plans to introd»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Amir congratulates citizens, residents on Eid Al-Adha

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, after performing the Eid Al Adha prayer at the Lusail prayer ground, took to X to express his wishes for a blessed Eid Al Adha. HH the Amir wrote in Arabic, which roughly translates to, "I congratulate the citizens, residents, and all people»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 1h

Patriots for Poland

Poland says it is being seriously considered by the United States as a production base for missiles used in Patriot air-defence systems, a move that would deepen Warsaw’s integration into Western defence supply chains. Defence minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said discussions also cover HIMARS mi»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 1h

Warsaw revives wind power

Poland’s government has adopted measures designed to speed up the modernisation of existing onshore wind farms, despite an earlier presidential veto that blocked broader liberalisation of wind-energy regulations. The new rules simplify procedures for so-called repowering projects, allowing older tu»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 1h

Canada courts Polish drones

Canada is moving closer to Poland’s defence industry, with Polish drones emerging as an early area for procurement cooperation. The discussions took place during Polish-Canadian talks linked to SAFE, the European Union’s defence-financing initiative designed to strengthen industrial resilience and »»»

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Arab News 1h

Gloomy Eid ahead for Pakistanis in Quetta after deadly train bomb attack

QUETTA: Residents in Pakistan’s southwestern city of Quetta said this week they were struggling to prepare for Eid Al-Adha after a suicide bomb attack on a passenger train killed more than 30 people and destroyed homes and vehicles in surrounding neighborhoods. The attack, claimed by the separatist»»»

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Arab News 1h

Court gives Mahmoud Khalil more time to fight Trump administration’s efforts to deport him

NEW YORK: A federal appeals court is giving former Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil more time to fight the Trump administration’s efforts to deport him. Khalil, a lawful permanent resident of the US, was detained by immigration authorities last year because of his participation i»»»

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Gulf News 2h

In the UAE, perfume is identity: How it became the Capital of fragrance culture

The romance with frankincense had already begun before 1500 BC, and humans had already discovered the beauty in the resin tears of frankincense trees. They slowly made their way to the outside world and formed the foundation of the incense road, according to researcher Elise Vernon Pearl, the autho»»»

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UPI 3h

Europe copes with record-breaking spring heat wave - UPI.com

Spectators wear hats as they watch the first-round match between French Lois Boisson and Anna Kalinskaya of Russia at the French Tennis Open on Tuesday in Roland Garros in Paris, France. Western Europe is facing a record-breaking heat wave. Photo by Maya Vidon-White/UPI | License Photo May 26 (UPI)»»»

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UPI 3h

TSMC employees angered by layoff, bonus cut rumors despite record profits - UPI.com

Workers at Taiwan semiconductor giant reportedly discuss strike action online after rumors spread of staff cuts and reduced bonuses despite historic earnings growth Close-up exterior view of the logo of TSMC, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited, outside its office building in Hsinchu»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Even moderately hot days raise risk of koala deaths: study

Koalas can endure tough conditions in the Australian bush but prolonged exposure to even moderately hot weather can increase their risk of heat-related death, researchers said on Wednesday. The findings, based on more than 20 years of data of koala rescues, underscore the threat facing not just hum»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Japan, Mercosur to start EPA trade talks

TOKYO: Japan is preparing to open formal negotiations for an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the South American trade bloc Mercosur, a move that could deepen trade ties with one of the world’s largest agricultural and resource-producing regions as Tokyo seeks to diversify supply chains an»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Poland, UK to sign defence treaty: What it means

Poland and the United Kingdom on Tuesday hailed a new defence treaty to be signed in London, expanding cooperation between the Nato allies to counter security threats, including from Russia. In Warsaw, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the pact would be signed on Wednesday, calling it a "historic mom»»»

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UPI 4h

South Carolina Senate adjourns without new map, defying Trump - UPI.com

"Polling Place" signs are displayed on Election Day in 2024. On Tuesday, voters in South Carolina headed to polls for the start of in-person voting, while the South Carolina state Senate declined to vote on a redistricting plan that would throw out those votes. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | Licen»»»

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Arab News 4h

Britain faces ‘moment of consequence’ as threats from adversaries mount, spy chief says

LONDON: Britain is ‌at a “moment of consequence” amid increasingly brazen behavior from adversaries and a narrowing window to stay ahead in the ​race to harness technology along with its allies, a British spy chief will say on Wednesday. Delivering the first annual lecture for her GCHQ organization»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Israeli strikes kill 31 in south Lebanon as Israel expands ground operations

Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed 31 people on Tuesday, the Lebanese health ministry said, as Israel said it was intensifying attacks despite a truce in its war with Hezbollah. The Iran-backed group meanwhile said it faced Israeli troops entering the southern town of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah, a»»»

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Arab News 4h

Hajj pilgrims converge on Mina as Eid begins after night in Muzdalifah

MINA, Saudi Arabia: More than 1.7 million Muslims converged on Mina before dawn on Wednesday to perform the symbolic stoning ritual marking the start of Eid Al-Adha, after spending the night in the holy site of Muzdalifah in one of the most logistically demanding stages of the annual Hajj pilgrimag»»»

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TAP 4h

Africa Day: Tunisia reaffirms its African anchoring in institutional video

Tunis, May 27 (TAP) - Tunisia reaffirmed its historical and strategic anchoring in the African continent, presented as a constant diplomatic choice since independence and a major pillar of its contemporary foreign policy, in an institutional video...»»»

UPI 5h

NASA announces lunar lander, rover contracts and other details - UPI.com

A rainbow forms next to the NASA Vehicle Assembly Building on Monday at the Kennedy Space Center, Fla. On Tuesday, NASA announced contracts for new lunar landers and cargo landers planned for upcoming missions to the moon. Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo May 26 (UPI) -- On Tuesday, NASA ann»»»

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TAP 5h

Tunisia, Finland discuss circular economy, investment opportunities

Tunis, May 26 (TAP) - Tunisian Ambassador to Finland, Nabiha Hajji, met with the Director in charge of the Circular Economy at the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Petri Wanner, as part of efforts to advance economic diplomacy and follow up on...»»»

France24 5h

Iran partially restores internet access after three-month shutdown

Iranian authorities on Tuesday partially restored internet access after an almost three-month nationwide shutdown imposed during the war with Israel and the United States. While home broadband connections resumed in some areas, mobile internet remained largely blocked, leaving many Iranians still r»»»

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UPI 5h

Two humpback whales traveled more than 9,000 miles between Australia and Brazil - UPI.com

A humpback whale breaches in the Sacramento River near Rio Vista, Calif., on May 27, 2007. File Photo by Aaron Kehoe/UPI | License Photo Two humpback whales have made one of the longest known crossings ever documented between breeding areas, traveling between the waters off eastern Australia and Br»»»

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Arab News 5h

UN Security Council condemns drone attack near UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant

NEW YORK CITY: The UN Security Council on Tuesday condemned what it described as an “egregious drone attack” that targeted an electricity generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah nuclear power plant in the UAE. The strike on May 17 posed serious risks to civilian lives, critical infrast»»»

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Arab News 5h

Vance hails Pope Leo’s AI encyclical as ‘profound’

WASHINGTON, United States: US Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday praised Pope Leo XIV’s manifesto warning of the risks of artificial intelligence, calling it “profound” and a necessary act of moral leadership in a disruptive AI age. Vance has close ties to the tech industry, having worked as a vent»»»

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Arab News 5h

US, Armenia pledge to move forward on corridor during Rubio visit

YEREVAN: The United States pledged Tuesday to move forward with Armenia on a planned corridor connecting parts of rival Azerbaijan, during a lightning visit by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Rubio, returning from a four-day trip to India, met his Armenian counterpart during a refueling stop in the»»»

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France24 5h

Senegalese AFCON supporters return home after royal pardon

A group of Senegalese football supporters jailed following their country's chaotic, violence-plagued Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco in January returned home on May 24 after being pardoned by the Moroccan king. In February, Moroccan courts had sentenced them for hooliganism following the con»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Iran threatens retaliation after US bombs missile sites and mine-laying boats

Tensions between the United States and Iran surged again after Tehran warned of retaliation over fresh US military strikes targeting Iranian missile launch sites and boats accused of laying naval mines near the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The overnight attacks marked the first direct US s»»»

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UPI 6h

Implosion at Washington paper mill kills multiple people - UPI.com

May 26 (UPI) -- An implosion at a manufacturing facility in Washington killed multiple people and injured 10 others, including a firefighter, local authorities said Tuesday. The implosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Longview, Wash., happened around 7:20 a.m. The facility is a pulp »»»

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Arab News 6h

Russia says US did not grant visa for official to attend UN meeting

MOSCOW: Russia’s UN ambassador said on Tuesday that the United States did not grant a visa for Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov to attend a UN Security Council meeting and called it a breach of US obligations as host of the UN Vassily Nebenzia made the comment at a meeting of the 15»»»

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Ya Libnan 6h

Live updates : Israel deploys ‘significant ground forces’ to expand operations in southern Lebanon – Ya Libnan

Share: The Israeli army has deployed “significant ground forces” to expand its operations in southern Lebanon, taking control of “strategic areas”, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday. Earlier, the town of Nabatiyeh was targeted by Israeli strikes following an unprecedented ev»»»

Al Manar 6h

Lebanese health ministry: Israeli attacks on Tuesday left 31 martyrs and 40 injuries - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese health ministry: Israeli attacks on Tuesday left 31 martyrs and 40 injuries 27-05-2026 00:05 AM Latest News Urgent News Lebanese h»»»

Arab News 6h

Ruthless Sinner powers into French Open second round

PARIS, France: World number one Jannik Sinner put on a typically efficient display in his opening match at the French Open on Tuesday, moving past Clement Tabur to book his spot in the second round. The 24-year-old needed just over two hours to beat the French wildcard 6-1, 6-3, 6-4. It was a 30th »»»

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Gulf News 6h

Seven die in France from causes related to heatwave

PARIS: Seven people have died in France in circumstances related directly or indirectly to the current heatwave, French Junior ​Energy Minister Maud Bregeon said on Tuesday. Five of the seven fatalities were people drowning in lakes, ‌rivers ⁠or on beaches, Bregeon said. The ‌government has ⁠ordere»»»

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UPI 6h

Officials confirm diphtheria death in Australia amid outbreak - UPI.com

A nurse administers a vaccine to a patient in 2021. Diphtheria cases are declining in Australia's Northern Territory after a vaccine blitz that involved immunizing more than 10,000 people. File Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI | License Photo May 26 (UPI) -- Health officials in Australia said Tuesday that »»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

talabat decides to match customer tips for riders on Eid

Tribune News Network Doha talabat, the leading everyday app in MENA, will match customer tips for riders on May 27 in celebration of Eid Al Adha, doubling gestures of appreciation made through the talabat app. Customers who choose to tip their rider through the talabat app will have their contribut»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Amiri Guard commander visits Qatari Armed Forces

Tribune News Network Doha Commander of the Qatari Amiri Guard His Excellency Major-General Muhammad bin Sultan Al Suwaidi visited the Qatari Amiri Air Force, where he was received by Commander of the Qatari Amiri Air Force Major-General (Pilot) Faisal Khalid Al Ghanim. During the visit, the Amiri G»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

PHCC announces operating hours for Eid Al Adha holiday

QNA Doha Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has announced the operating hours of its health centres during the Eid Al Adha holiday from May 26 to 30, with 21 of its 31 health centres remaining open to ensure the continuity of healthcare services across the country. In a statement, PHCC said fam»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Ministry of Transport launches 14 more maritime transportation e-services

QNA Doha The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has launched and automated 14 more services related to maritime transportation affairs. Now electronic and accessible via the MoT’s official website, the 14 fresh e-services cover the transactions related to big vessels, 10 in total, and seafarers’ affairs, »»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Relations with Qatar robust and longstanding: Jordanian minister

QNA Amman Jordan and Qatar have robust and longstanding relations, a senior Jordanian official has said. Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Minister of Government Communication Dr. Mohammad Momani said both countries are keen to further develop bilateral relations and strengthen cooperation acros»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Muslim pilgrims converge on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia as the Hajj reaches its peak

ARAFAT, Saudi Arabia: Muslim pilgrims from around the world congregated on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia for intense prayers on Tuesday, the second official day and the climax of the annual Islamic pilgrimage. Despite the sweltering heat, the pilgrims gathered on the rocky hill and the surrounding p»»»

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