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Raging wildfire threatens Poland’s Biebrza National Park
Biebrza National Park is Poland’s largest and is internationally known for its rare bird species.
Turkey to renovate 1,500-year-old dome of Hagia Sophia
Special process designed to avoid damaging mosaics on inner surface.
Stalemate in Kosovo's parliament as MPs again fail to elect speaker
The ruling Vetevendosje movement won the most seats in the February general election but fell short of an outright majority.
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Iraq signs three MoUs with Chinese SEPCO for petrochemical projects in Karbala
The agreements cover the construction of four petrochemical plants, infrastructure development and the operation and maintenance of production units.
Iran reaffirms ties with Russia despite warming relations with US
In a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to maintaining strong relations with Moscow, irrespective of its ongoing diplomatic engagement with the US.
Ukraine signs a preliminary minerals deal memorandum of understanding with the US after months of wrangling
Ukraine has signed a preliminary memorandum of understanding with the US on the controversial minerals deal after months of wrangling, but many important details of the deal still need to be agreed.
Update: Iran and US move toward agreement framework after Rome talks
Iranian and US officials will start expert-level meetings to establish a framework for an agreement from April 23
Azerbaijani politician enters third week of hunger strike, over 10kg lost as health deteriorates
Tofiq Yagublu started the hunger strike in response to what he called a politically motivated and unjust court ruling that sentenced him to nine years in prison on fraud and document forgery charges.
Hungary sets out 2026 budget blueprint with ambitious 4.1% growth target
Hungary's National Economy Minister has unveiled the main figures from the 2026 budget draft, while revising some of the 2025 budgetary targets.
North Korea is making billions of dollars a year from supplying Russia with weapons
North Korea has rapidly transformed into a significant arms supplier for Russia and is making billions of dollars a year in the process.
Time Magazine names Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa among 2025’s 100 most influential people
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has been named one of the world’s 100 most influential leaders by Time magazine in its annual list released on April 16. President al-Sharaa was included in the "Leaders" category.
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Russia accuses EU of “Euronazism” over victory day threats to Serbia
Russia has sharply criticised the European Union after reports emerged that Brussels could block Serbia’s accession bid if its president attends a military parade in Moscow commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany.
Sanctioned Balkan politicians step up lobbying of Trump administration
After the US dropped sanctions on Hungary’s Antal Rogan, politicians from Albania, Bosnia and Bulgaria want similar decisions in their favour.
Russia removes Taliban from terrorist list, acknowledging it as legitimate leadership of Afghanistan
Russia has formally removed the Taliban from its list of designated terrorist organisations, officially recognising it as the legitimate government of Afghanistan on April 17.
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Brazil's Gol extends deadline for $1.9bn financing due to Trump tariff volatility
Brazilian airline Gol has pushed back the deadline for investors to analyse its proposed $1.9bn financing package, citing market volatility created by US President Donald Trump's recently announced tariffs.
Kremlin proposes a "frozen reserves for airplane and parts" deal to White House
Russia has approached the White House with a deal to use the approximately $5bn of Central Bank of Russia frozen assets trapped in the US to buy Boeing-manufactured planes and parts after a ceasefire in Ukraine goes into effect.
Saab to open aerospace R&D hub in Budapest
The new centre will support high-end research and engineering tied to Gripen fighter jet programme, which has underpinned Hungary's air defence for over two decades.
LIBE’s fact-finding delegation in rule of law visit met with hostility from Hungarian officials
A delegation from the European Parliament's Civil Liberties Committee (LIBE) has wrapped up a three-day fact-finding mission in Budapest amid renewed concerns over Hungary's democratic standards and judicial independence.
Serbia installs political newcomer as PM amid protests
Medical professor Djuro Macut will head a largely unchanged cabinet in a move aimed at defusing months of anti-government protests triggered by a fatal infrastructure collapse.
Azerbaijan and China expand economic ties ahead of presidential visit
China has solidified its position as Azerbaijan’s largest trading partner in the South Caucasus.