Tisza victory puts Hungary back on a European path, within limits
Chants of “Europe, Europe, Europe” rose from the banks of the Danube as the final results in Hungary’s historic election were released. Opposition leader Peter Magyar won by a landslide, putting Hungary on a new course »»»
Peter Magyar calls on president to step down after Tisza Party's election victory
Hungarian prime minister-designate Peter Magyar called on President Tamas Sulyok to step down from office at his first international press conference on April 12, saying the Tisza Party would otherwise find a way to remove him. He stressed that the new government would restore the rule of law »»»
Quality matters: how the Hormuz crisis tests refinery flexibility
The disruption highlights a key reality often overlooked in the oil market: while volumes may be globally fungible, crude quality is not. WHAT: The disruption to Hormuz flows has left many refiners struggling to replace lo»»»
US-sanctioned Tankers Pass Strait of Hormuz Despite US Blockade
A Chinese tanker sanctioned by the United States passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday despite a US blockade on the chokepoint, shipping data showed. The Rich Starry would be the first to make it through the strait and to exit the Gulf since the blockade began, data from LSEG, MarineTraff»»»
Vance Claims 'a Lot of Progress' Made at US-Iran Talks
US Vice President JD Vance claimed that the United States and Iran had made a lot of progress during the talks. "I wouldn't just say that things went wrong. I also think things went right. We made a lot of progress," Vance told Fox News.Iran must agree to hand over its enriched uranium and commit t»»»
Russian Foreign Minister Arrives in China - Correspondent
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Beijing on an official visit, a Sputnik correspondent reported. During the visit, Lavrov is scheduled to hold talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the ministers are expected to discuss bilateral coo»»»
Why UAE travellers are delaying summer holiday bookings
Dubai: UAE residents are still eager to travel this summer, but soaring airfares and reduced flight availability due to the global jet fuel crunch are forcing many families to adopt a wait and watch approach to bookings, according to several travel agents. Travel companies say the biggest issue rig»»»
JPMC announces price hike for phosphoric acid, DAP prices
AMMAN — The Jordan Phosphate Mines Company (JPMC) on Sunday announced an increase in the selling price of phosphoric acid for the second quarter of the 2026, reaching $1,360 per tonne, up from $1,290 in the first quarter.The company said that the $70 per tonne increase was agreed upon with major co»»»
US Begins Iran Port Blockade, Oil Prices Ease on Hopes for Dialogue
The US military began a blockade of Iran's ports, angering Tehran and adding uncertainty around the crucial waterway, although hopes for dialogue to end the war provided some relief to oil markets where benchmark prices fell below $100 on Tuesday. After a breakdown of weekend talks in Islamabad bet»»»
‘Not afraid’: Pope Leo pushes back against Trump in feud over Iran war
Pope Leo XIV on Monday responded to the extraordinary broadside against him posted by US President Donald Trump the day before, saying that his appeals for peace are rooted in the Gospel and that that he is not afraid of Trump’s administration. Trump had accused the Chicago-born pontiff of being “v»»»
Finance minister favoured to succeed Talon as Benin votes in presidential election
Benin voters cast their ballots for the country's next president Sunday, with current Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni expected to win handily over the sole opposition candidate Paul Hounkpè. Results are expected earlier in the week. Benin election officials began counting votes after Sun»»»
Pope Leo XIV begins landmark Algeria visit with call for 'forgiveness'
Pope Leo XIV began on Monday a landmark visit to Algeria, where he called for forgiveness in a speech paying tribute to victims of the country's war of independence from France. It marked the first visit by a pontiff to the Muslim-majority country, which risked being overshadowed by public criticis»»»
Interfaith dialogue: 'The messenger of peace in the name of Pope Leo XIV is coming to visit us'
As Pope Leo XIV makes a historic visit to Algeria, in the spirit of interfaith dialogue, François Picard is pleased to welcome Father Fred Wekesa, Rector of the Basilica of Saint Augustine in Annaba. From his experience of living over a decade in Algeria, he challenges inherited narratives shaped b»»»
8 UAE students complete Everest Base Camp trek after months of training
Dubai: Eight students from Abu Dhabi have completed the trek to Everest Base Camp after months of preparation for one of the toughest journeys in the world. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The students, from Private International English School, also known as Bhavans A»»»
Peter Magyar: former Fidesz insider who vowed to dismantle Orban system 'brick by brick'
A former Orban loyalist, Peter Magyar carried his Tisza party to a crushing win in Sunday's high-stakes elections, ending 16 years of Fidesz rule. The 45-year-old has pledged to crack down on corruption and rebuild Hungary's damaged relationships with the European Union and NATO. Jus»»»
Hungary will be "a tough partner, but a partner" on Ukraine, expert says
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Lukáš Macek, Director of the Greater Europe project at the Jacques Delors Centre, says on the question of Ukraine the new Hungarian government led by Peter Magyar is likely to stop obstructing aid for Ukraine and will be "a tough partner, but a partner nonethele»»»
EU doubles steel tariffs to 50% to curb surge of cheap Chinese imports
EU lawmakers and member states agreed on Monday to double tariffs on foreign steel to 50%, aiming to shield the bloc’s struggling industry from a surge in cheap Chinese imports. The deal also cuts duty-free import volumes by 47%. Trade chief Maros Sefcovic warned global overcapacity threatens Europ»»»
8 UAE students complete Everest Base Camp trek after months of training
Dubai: Eight students from Abu Dhabi have completed the trek to Everest Base Camp after months of preparation for one of the toughest journeys in the world. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The students, from Private International English School, also known as Bhavans A»»»
Trump warns US will sink any Iran boats that challenge blockade
US President Donald Trump warned Monday that any Iranian attack boats that approach the American naval blockade around Iran's ports would be destroyed, despite international calls for a ceasefire to be respected and negotiations to resume. The US military said the blockade, which took effect at 140»»»
From occupation to cooperation: Israel’s moment of truth in Lebanon – Ya Libnan
Share: A generational peace is within reach—but only if Israel abandons dominance and embraces full equality with a sovereign Lebanon By: Ya Libnan Editorial Board , Opinion Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks of a “lasting peace” with Lebanon—one that endures for generations. That vis»»»
U.S. kills two in Pacific strike of alleged drug-trafficking boat - UPI.com
The U.S. military under Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced Monday that it had attacked an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific, killing two people. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 13 (UPI) -- The U.S. military on Monday conducted another strike of an alleged »»»
UAE bans junk food, sugary drinks in schools under new health guide
The UAE’s health authorities have issued the National Guide for Food and Beverages in the School Environment, designed to support school administrations, food suppliers, and service providers in making informed choices that ensure students have access to a diverse range of healthy and nutritious fo»»»
Watch: Indian expat philatelist in Dubai honours UAE with over 100 flag-themed stamps
Ajman: When His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, called on citizens and residents to raise the national flag above homes, institutions and buildings, most responded by hoisting the UAE flag in a show of solidarity and n»»»
Ford CEO’s dire warning: Chinese EVs will crush America’s auto heartland
Ford CEO Jim Farley has issued a stark warning: Chinese-made electric vehicles, developed and manufactured with generous state subsidies, will crush US carmakers through low-cost offerings. In a recent interview, the auto executive urged the US government to block Chinese-made electric vehicles fro»»»
Hezbollah can reject talks—But not the reality that Lebanon is moving on without it – Ya Libnan
Share: FILE PHOTO: Demonstrators wave Lebanese flags during protests near the site of a blast at Beirut’s port area where 245 people were killed , 7000 were injured and 300, 000 became homeless after thousands of tons of ammonium nitrate that were illegally stored there by Hezbollah were detonated »»»
PanIIT Qatar hosts vibrant annual family meet at Al Messila Resort
Tribune News Network Doha The PanIIT Alumni Association of Qatar, the premier body uniting graduates of India’s Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) in the country, hosted its much-anticipated annual family get-together at the elegant Al Messila, A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa. Set amid lush in»»»
IEI Qatar hosts webinar on ‘AI Transforming IoT Ecosystem’
Tribune News Network Doha The The Institution of Engineers (India) Qatar Chapter organised an insightful webinar titled “AI Transforming IoT Eco System” on April 11 bringing together engineering professionals to explore the growing convergence of Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things. Deli»»»
Qatar Charity implements drive to combat blindness in Somalia
Tribune News Network Doha With the support of donors, Qatar Charity (QC) continues to implement a medical initiative to combat blindness and improve eye health in Banadir, Somalia, targeting displaced families and the most vulnerable groups. The initiative forms part of the ‘Warding off Calamity’ c»»»
Teen Sooryavanshi flops as Hinge rattles Rajasthan
Hyderabad, India: Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi fell for a golden duck in a rare IPL flop as his team Rajasthan Royals went down to Sunrisers Hyderabad by 57 runs as two debutants Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain shined on Monday. The teen prodigy has been the flavour of this season in the T2»»»
Sheikh Qassem Calls on Lebanese Authorities to Cancel Direct Talks with Enemy: Hezbollah Fighters Will Capture Israeli Soldiers
Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem maintained on Monday that Lebanon is facing an aggression which does not observe any humanitarian or moral consideration, stressing that it is a clear occupation. In a televised speech, Sheikh Qassem said, “We remained steadfast, the fighters stood fir»»»
FAO warns of global food and agriculture crisis amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
Rome, April 13 (SANA) – The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned Monday that continued tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could lead to a global crisis affecting food and agriculture, due to disruptions in energy and fertilizer supplies. According to Reuters, FAO Chief Economist Maximo T»»»
Man held in Bahamas for wife's disappearance, no body found - UPI.com
A man being held for his wife's disappearance must be released or charged today by Bahamian police. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 13 (UPI) -- Authorities in the Bahamas are facing a deadline to charge or release a man being held in connection with the disappearance of his wife»»»
Here’s why the Iran talks were doomed to fail
The US-Iran talks in Islamabad ended exactly as they were bound to end under the current balance of power – without a deal, without a handshake, without even the faintest sense that the two sides have moved closer to a durable peace. Nearly 21 hours of talks, an unprecedented level of representatio»»»
ING BSK: impact of goods from China on Polish trade turnover growing
Analysts at ING Bank Śląski (ING BSK) say China’s influence on Poland’s trade is growing, contributing to a worsening current account balance. In February 2026, Poland recorded a deficit of PLN 4.2 bln, compared to a surplus a year earlier.Rising imports, especially cars, transport equipment, and e»»»
MLP Group finalizes purchase of investment plot near Vienna railway station
MLP Group has acquired a 5,879 m² plot near Wien Hauptbahnhof, strengthening its position in Vienna’s urban logistics market. This marks its second project in the Austrian capital. The company plans a brownfield redevelopment into a business park offering small, flexible units (300–1,000 m²), targe»»»
Sharjah Ruler announces 100-volume book project
His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has revealed his latest historical project — a book titled Al Kawn wa Anasi Kathiran — which will comprise around 100 volumes, narrating the history of the universe from before the descent of Prophet »»»
Trump Talks Iran Blockade, Nukes, Peace Negotiations
"We can’t let a country blackmail or extort the world. That’s what they’re doing — they’re really blackmailing the world. We’re not going to let that happen," Trump told reporters, declaring that a US blockade of the Hormuz Strait has begun. The blockade "started 10 o'clock," according to the presi»»»
Sheikh Qassem: The only path that achieves sovereignty and saves Lebanon is the implementation of the agreement’s terms, and first and foremost, the aggression must be completely stopped - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Sheikh Qassem: The resistance has prepared itself silently and discreetly. The fighters resort to hit-and-run tactics, away from taking fixed positions - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: The resistance has prepared itself silently and discreetly. The fighters resort to hit-and-run tactics, away from taking fix»»»
Sheikh Qassem: Hezbollah fighters will capture enemy soldiers whenever the opportunity arises - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Qatari beach volleyball team qualify for round of 16 in Asian Open Tour
BANGKOK: The Qatari beach volleyball team, consisting of the duo Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan (Qatar Team 1), qualified for the round of 16 of the Samila Asian Open Tour Championship. The championship started on Sunday in Thailand with the participation of 27 teams representing 15 countries. Qa»»»
Athens kiosk employee stabbed in robbery
A kiosk employee in the Exarchia area of Athens was taken to hospital on Monday afternoon after being injured during an armed robbery, police said. During the incident, the perpetrators reportedly stabbed the 50-year-old man, a Bangladeshi national, in the leg. Police officers arrived at the scene »»»
Safa says Hezbollah won't abide by any agreements from Lebanon-Israel talks
Hezbollah will not abide by any agreements that may result from the direct Lebanon-Israel talks in the United States, negotiations it firmly opposes, a senior Hezbollah official said Monday. Wafiq Safa, a high-ranking member of Hezbollah's political council, spoke on the eve of the talks expected i»»»
Soros network is now in control of Hungary after Orban’s election defeat – Musk
The pro-EU Tisza party’s victory over Prime Minister Viktor Orban in the Hungarian election means that the country has essentially been taken over by the Soros network, Elon Musk has said. In a post on X on Monday, Musk lashed out at Alexander Soros – the son of Hungarian-American billionaire Georg»»»
Sheikh Qassem: “Greater Israel” targets all of Lebanon, not just the resistance, and not just one segment of the Lebanese population - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Here's the Real Reason Netanyahu is Escalating the Lebanon Crisis
Israel is effectively “held hostage” by the Netanyahu government, and the war in Lebanon is another distraction action designed to divert the public’s attention from the mounting problems he personally and the country as a whole face, Tel Aviv-based national security observer Dr. Simon Tsipis told »»»
Federal judge dismisses Trump's suit against The Wall Street Journal - UPI.com
President Donald Trump looks out the window with Eric Trump, executive vice president of Trump Organization Inc., left, and Natalie Harp, executive assistant to President Donald Trump, center, aboard Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House Friday. Trump's $10 billion suit against the Wall S»»»
Israel Summons Italy Envoy Over Comments on Lebanon Attacks
Israel summoned Italy's ambassador Monday to protest after Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani condemned Israel's "unacceptable attacks" on civilians in Lebanon during a visit to Beirut, an Italian diplomatic source said. Tajani, a senior member of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government, visited Be»»»
Italian PM Condemns ‘Unacceptable’ Trump Criticism of Pope
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Monday condemned US President Donald Trump's criticism of Pope Leo XIV as "unacceptable", after the US pontiff spoke out against the Middle East war. "The Pope is the head of the Catholic Church, and it is right and normal for him to call for peace and to co»»»
Sheikh Khaled meets Premier Li Qiang in Beijing
Beijing: Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, have discussed ways to further strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries and advance cooperation across»»»