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Shocking Hungarian documentary alleges ruling party uses mafia-style intimidation to buy votes and coerce voters
Independent investigative group DE Action Community's documentary exposes systematic vote-buying in Hungary's poorest settlements, involving local mayors and criminal figures.
Internal party splits force Mongolia’s PM to step down
Parliament became paralysed by factional disputes. Analyst says a new prime minister “will make little difference; none of the current fight is about policies”.
Ukraine hits Russia's Baltic oil export terminals again
Russia and Ukraine continued to trade tit-for-tat strikes on each other’s essential energy assets over the weekend.
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Iran causes widespread destruction with a weekend of attacks
Iran launched a barrage of missile strikes and drone attacks on US military and high value assets across the Gulf region over the weekend, scoring many successes, as the war goes into its fourth week.
Iranian strikes on Gulf aluminium plants raise supply concerns
Two major aluminium production facilities in the Middle East were hit by Iranian strikes on March 28, raising concerns over global supply as disruption in the region intensifies.
EU enlargement rethink as divisions emerge among key member states
Ukraine has dominated recent discussions, but a new DGAP paper argues Montenegro and Albania are closest to membership and should receive greater attention.
Satellite imagery confirms extensive damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant
Satellite imagery indicates significant damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant that was hit by Iranian missiles on March 18, including the apparent collapse of primary heat exchangers at Train 6 and structural damage to adjacent facilities.
Pashtun leaders express support for Iran at Pakistan meeting
Pashtun tribal leaders in Pakistan voiced support for Iran during a gathering at the Iranian consulate in Peshawar, signalling the potential for broader regional unrest.
17,000 US troops to arrive in the Gulf for possible ground invasion of Iran
17,000 US troops arrived in the gulf ahead of what could possibly be a land invasion by the Trump administration in an effort to bring the war in Iran to a speedy end.
Turkey and Middle East states working to protect US-Iran talks from sabotage
Turkey and regional states are preparing measures to protect US-Iran talks from sabotage, a Turkish diplomatic source says, as both sides trade accusations of bad faith over the negotiating process.
Iran navy commander threatens to strike USS Abraham Lincoln
Iran's navy commander has threatened to strike the USS Abraham Lincoln with shore-to-sea missiles along the Makran coast.
Ukraine and Qatar sign defence cooperation agreement
Ukraine and Qatar have signed a defence cooperation agreement covering joint projects, technology development and investment in missile and drone defence, according to a statement released during a Ukrainian delegation’s visit to Doha.
Iran says US soldiers ‘will become prey for sharks of Persian Gulf’
Iran's military and parliament speaker have warned that US troops attempting a ground operation will "burn," with Ghalibaf saying fighters are waiting and that missiles, protests and the Strait of Hormuz have America "by the throat."
Kremlin says Trump's Gaza peace council has 'lost relevance'
The Kremlin says Trump's Gaza peace council has become less relevant amid the wider Middle East war, as Russia continues to hold off on a decision over whether to join the initiative.
Saudi Arabia warns filming missile interceptions is ‘treason’
Saudi Arabia has warned that filming missile and drone interceptions is tantamount to treason.
Israeli embassy in Japan refuses A-bomb survivors’ statement on Iran
The Israeli embassy in Tokyo has refused to accept a statement submitted by four groups of atomic bomb survivors in Japan.
Pakistan confirms passage for 20 ships through Strait of Hormuz
Pakistan has confirmed an agreement with Iranian authorities allowing 20 Pakistani-flagged vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz. It is a development presented by Islamabad as a step towards substantially easing the nation's energy disruption.
Bulgaria backs EU deal on Vertical Gas Corridor to secure regional gas supplies
Operators of the Vertical Gas Corridor have agreed with the European Commission on a long-term framework to secure reliable gas supplies to Southeastern Europe.
Bulgaria unveils €100mn package to curb impact of rising oil prices
Measures aim to preserve citizens' purchasing power and prevent disruptions to supply chains as higher global energy costs linked to the war in the Middle East feed into domestic prices.
Yemen’s Houthis enter the Gulf war on Iran's side
Yemeni Houthis officially entered the war on March 28 and announced its first operation, firing a ballistic missile against "Israeli military targets."