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Trump jumps into Hungary vote, backs Orban in tight race

US President Donald Trump has thrown his weight behind Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, urging voters to “get out and vote” for his reelection ahead of Sunday’s parliamentary election. In a post on Truth Social on Thursday, Trump described Orban – his “true friend, fighter, and winner” – as a»»»

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UPI 1h

Agriculture secretary's Easter message sparks complaint - UPI.com

Employees of the Department of Agriculture have complained about an email sent by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Easter morning they felt was too religious and endorsed a specific faith. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo April 10 (UPI) -- Employees at the Department of Agric»»»

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RT 1h

Israeli strikes hit Beirut as residents flee and fear further attacks

Israel has carried out multiple strikes across Lebanon over the past 24 hours, fueling fears that the escalating violence could unravel a fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran. The expanded offensive in Lebanon since March 2 has killed 1,888 people and wounded 6,092 others, according t»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Hezbollah Condemns Israeli Massacre against Servicemen in Nabatieh, Calls on Government to Stop Offering Enemy Concessions

Hezbollah issued on Friday a statement that denounced the Zionist Aggression on the Government Serail in Nabatieh City, South Lebanon, calling on the government to stop offering the enemy concessions. “The Zionist enemy committed today a major massacre, completing its massacre on Black Wednesday, b»»»

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UPI 2h

Consumer sentiment at record low because of Iran war - UPI.com

Consumer sentiment is the lowest on record. File Photo by Gary C. Caskey/UPI | License Photo April 10 (UPI) -- Consumer sentiment has dropped to its lowest level on record thanks to price increases from the war with Iran, a survey released Friday indicates. The latest survey released Friday from th»»»

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Naharnet 3h

Israeli strike in Nabatiyeh kills 13 State Security personnel

An Israeli strike, one of multiple on the southern Lebanese city of Nabatiyeh on Friday, killed 13 State Security personnel, the agency said, as Lebanon prepared to start ceasefire talks with Israel. "This painful loss only strengthens our determination to achieve a ceasefire that will protect Leba»»»

UPI 3h

Look: Ohio zoo announces second white rhino calf born within weeks - UPI.com

View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Wilds (@visitthewilds) April 9 (UPI) -- An Ohio zoo announced the birth of a southern white rhino calf -- the second to be born at the facility in a matter of just a few weeks. The Wilds in Cumberland announced 12-year-old Kali, who was also born at »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Air Arabia resumes flights to 49 destinations from UAE

Dubai: Air Arabia has announced a limited resumption of flights to and from the UAE starting today, in a gradual restart of travel operations following recent disruptions. The airline said the schedule will operate subject to regulatory and operational approvals, with flights departing from Sharjah»»»

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RT 4h

Middle East ceasefire shaky, Netanyahu aims to reignite war – Marandi

The Middle East ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz are based on extremely shaky ground, Professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi has said, adding that Israel will do everything it can to reignite war in the region. Speaking to RT India on Thursday, Marandi, a political analyst and professo»»»

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RT 4h

Hungary accuses Facebook of tilting election playing field against Orban

The Hungarian government has accused Facebook of interfering in the upcoming parliamentary election scheduled for Sunday by restricting the reach of Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s posts while boosting the visibility of his main rival, opposition leader Peter Magyar. Speaking to Politico, government »»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Thirteen Lebanese state security officers killed in Israeli attack on southern Lebanon

Beirut: Thirteen members of the Lebanese State Security were killed in an Israeli attack on southern Lebanon. The Lebanese National News Agency reported Friday that the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh was subjected to the most intense aggression since the beginning of the war, with Israeli warpl»»»

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UPI 4h

European Union travel rules could slow tourists without EU passports - UPI.com

New rules for entry into the European Union might slow down people without EU passports. File Photo by Patrick Seeger/EPA April 10 (UPI) -- The European Union has implemented a new digital border system for those traveling without an EU passport, and it's likely to cause long lines at airports and »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Tourist boat capsizes in northern India, killing at least 10

Lucknow: An overcrowded tourist boat capsized in the Yamuna river in northern India on Friday, leaving at least 10 people dead, officials said. The accident occurred near the temple town of Vrindavan, a major Hindu pilgrimage site in Uttar Pradesh state. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download th»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Lebanon Heads to Historic Israel Talks with Few Hopes Except to Staunch Bloodshed

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun has called for historic direct talks with longtime foe Israel since war erupted a month ago - a month in which Israel's military has forced more than a million Lebanese to flee, levelled parts of Beirut and triggered sectarian friction. Now that Israeli Prime Ministe»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Iran Revolutionary Guards Officers Reject Iraqi Calls to Halt Attacks

Iraqi sources said officers from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, who oversee armed factions in Iraq, have rebuffed attempts by Shiite politicians to halt attacks inside the country. Since the outbreak of the US-Iran war, they have effectively acted as a “shadow military supervisor” in Baghdad, maintai»»»

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Gulf News 5h

British tourist bus crash on Spanish island kills one, injures 27

A bus carrying British tourists veered off a motorway and tumbled down an embankment on Spain's Atlantic island of La Gomera on Friday, killing one person and injuring 27, authorities said. Canary Islands emergency services announced on X the death of a male and that three of the injured were serio»»»

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UPI 5h

White House staff was warned against betting on Iran war - UPI.com

1 of 2 | President Donald Trump makes a statement on Iran from the White House Press Briefing Room in Washington, D.C., on Monday. Members of the White House staff were warned last month about placing bets on prediction markets on the Iran war using nonpublic information. Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/UPI»»»

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Sputnik 6h

Trump Ahead of Iran Talks Says US Loading Up Ships With Weapons at Higher Level

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Friday, right before talks with Iran are expected, that the United States is loading up vessels with weapons in a bigger amount than before. "We’re loading up the ships with the best weapons ever made, even at a higher level than we use to do»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Lebanon Says Israeli Attack Killed 13 State Security Personnel in Nabatieh

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun said on Friday that 13 state security ‌personnel ‌were killed ‌in an ⁠Israeli strike on ⁠a governmental building in the southern city ⁠of ‌Nabatieh. In a ‌statement, Aoun ‌condemned ‌continued Israeli attacks and said targeting ‌state institutions would not ⁠deter ⁠L»»»

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RT 6h

UK digital ID scheme criticized for omitting sex and gender data

The UK’s proposed digital ID scheme has drawn criticism for not recording whether a person is male or female – traditionally a core identifier alongside name and age – after the government deemed it “not necessary” for identification. The scheme, unveiled by Prime Minister Keir Starmer last year, h»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Netanyahu Requests Delay in His Corruption Trial Testimony

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked to postpone giving testimony in his long-running corruption trial that was set to resume next week, citing the ongoing security situation in the region, Netanyahu's lawyer said in a court filing on Friday. Netanyahu's trial was set to resume on Sunday, af»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Vance Warns Iran Not to ‘Play’ the US as He Departs for Negotiations Aimed at Ending Their War

Vice President JD Vance on Friday warned Iran not to “play” the US as he headed overseas for negotiations aimed at ending their war. President Donald Trump has tasked the member of his inner circle who has seemed to be the most reluctant defender of the six-week-old conflict with Iran to now find a»»»

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France24 7h

Putin announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire in Ukraine after Kyiv proposes same

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a ceasefire in Ukraine over the Orthodox Easter weekend. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a ceasefire with Ukraine for the duration of the Orthodox Easter holidays, the Kremlin said Thursday, after Kyiv also proposed a pause in hostil»»»

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France24 7h

Focus - Hungary vote: Rising opposition threatens Orban’s grip on power

Sunday’s election in Hungary could have repercussions far beyond its borders. Since Prime Minister Viktor Orban came to power in 2010, his illiberal policies have made Hungary the only EU member state classified as “partly free” by Freedom House. His close ties to Vladimir Putin have also complicat»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 7h

World-Renowned Historian Bettany Hughes Visits BTA Archives for Upcoming Projects

British historian, documentary filmmaker, and author Prof. Bettany Hughes visited the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) together with her team, where she explored the Аgency’s archives. She was welcomed by BTA Director General Kiril Valchev, who personally introduced her to the richness of BTA's archive »»»

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