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Viktor Orban concedes loss in Hungary election, congratulates Peter Magyar
Fidesz leader acknowledged what he described as a "painful and clear" election result.
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.
Record turnout reported as Hungarians vote in pivotal election that could end Orbán era
Hungarians turned out in record numbers in a closely fought parliamentary election that could end Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule and reshape the country’s relationship with the European Union.
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.
Russia deploys new jet-powered Geran-5 drone, poses problems for Ukraine air defences
Reports circulating on social media and pro-Russian channels claimed that Moscow has deployed a new jet-powered unmanned aerial vehicle, Geran-5, in strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure that can overcome western-supplied air defence systems.
British drone flew over Lebanon shortly before Israeli strikes
A British military drone flew over eastern Lebanon on the same day Israeli air strikes on Lebanon killed more than 300 people in less than 10 minutes, according to flight-tracking data analysed by Middle East Eye.
Slovenia’s NLB announces €29 per share takeover bid for Addiko Bank
CEO Blaz Brodnjak says acquisition would complement NLB Group’s universal banking model and support its long-term strategic priorities.
US-Iran Islamabad talks end without deal as Hormuz control remains key sticking point
The first direct US-Iran talks since 1979 end without a deal after 14 hours in Islamabad. The Strait of Hormuz is the main sticking point, with Washington demanding free navigation and Tehran insisting on control of the waterway.
Japan PM tells Deep Purple: ‘You are my god’
An avid amateur drummer herself, the 65-year-old conservative leader said she played in a Deep Purple tribute band as a child after first becoming a fan in primary school.
US naval showdown with Iran in strait of Hormuz
As talks got underway in Islamabad between Iran and the US to find a ceasefire formula, a dramatic showdown was playing out in the Strait of Hormuz, as several US Navy vessels attempted to sneak through and exit the Persian Gulf,
As Lebanon, Israel negotiations begin Hezbollah hardens it line
At a decisive moment, as the Lebanese state takes a bold step toward negotiations as a gateway to ending the war and halting the collapse, the Secretary-General of Hezbollah, Sheikh Naim Qassem, has the group will resist to the last breath.
Megadeal rumored for Russian VTB Bank and e-commerce major Wildberries
Russia’s second largest state controlled bank VTB and the country's largest e-commerce marketplace Wildberries are discussing a potential merger or integration, according to RBC business portal.
Croatia braces for tough summer tourism season amid global uncertainty
Croatia expects a fierce competition for European tourists this summer as war and global instability disrupt travel patterns.
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Viktor Orban makes last-ditch appeal for unity in final campaign push
Looking tired and weary, Hungary’s veteran leader, trailing in the polls behind, praised Fidesz’s achievements, including transforming a crumbling nation into a stable, secure homeland.
Venezuelan opposition calls for elections citing "absolute absence" of Maduro
Venezuela's opposition moved on April 10 to force the question of presidential elections, arguing that the constitutional window for addressing the power vacuum left by the removal of Nicolás Maduro has now closed, and that a vote must follow soon.
Iran's military warns forces 'on the trigger' as Islamabad talks set to begin
Iran's central military command says forces remain "on the trigger" and vows to keep control of the Strait of Hormuz, hours before US-Iran ceasefire talks are due to begin at Islamabad's Serena Hotel.
US-brokered talks push Lebanon onto a Hezbollah fault line between sovereignty and civil war
For the first time in years, the language surrounding Lebanon is no longer confined to ceasefires, border skirmishes, or UN resolutions. It is now the language of direct negotiation. Washington is preparing to host talks between Israel and Lebanon,
Iran's former foreign minister Kamal Kharrazi dies following Israeli strike on home
Kamal Kharrazi, Iran's former foreign minister and head of its Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, has died from injuries sustained when his home was hit in a US-Israeli strike. His wife was killed in the same attack.
US-Iran ceasefire eases oil prices but Gulf economies showing strain – Oxford Economics
A fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran has led to a sharp fall in oil prices, but fresh data points to mounting economic damage across Gulf economies and rising uncertainty in Egypt.
Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato.