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Hungary's State Audit Office files criminal complaint over operation of National Bank foundations
Hungary's State Audit Office has filed a criminal complaint over multiple suspected offences related to the financial management of the foundations controlled by the National Bank.
Three main candidates emerge in race for Romania’s presidency
Bucharest mayor Nicusur Dan, the ruling coalition's candidate Crin Antonescu and far-right AUR leader George Simion are the most likely to make it to the second round of Romania's May presidential election.
Trump proposes taking control of Ukraine’s nuclear power plants
President Trump has proposed that the US assume control of Ukraine's nuclear power plants to safeguard the country's energy infrastructure as part of a ceasefire plan, the president said during a call with Ukrainian President Zelenskiy.
Brazil's Lula seeks to boost popularity with income tax cuts for middle class
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has unveiled a plan to exempt workers earning less than BRL5,000 ($880) monthly from income tax, fulfilling a key campaign promise as he struggles with low approval ratings.
Serbian president has dinner with Nato chief in Brussels
Meeting comes at a time of rising political tensions in the Balkans, particularly in Bosnia.
North Macedonia to close over 80% of nightclubs after fatal fire
Inspections of nightclubs and discotheques launched after a deadly fire at the Pulse club in Kocani revealed serious regulatory violations.
Severe floods in Morowali, Indonesia tied to nickel mining expansion
Heavy rains and strong winds battered Bahodopi Sub-district, Morowali Regency, Central Sulawesi, on March 17, triggering severe flooding in Lalampu and Labota villages.
China stalls BYD's Mexican electric vehicle plant approval over US tech concerns
Beijing is delaying approval for carmaker BYD to build a plant in Mexico amid concerns that the smart car technology developed by China's biggest electric vehicle maker could leak across the border to the US, the FT reported.
Markets discuss whether Imamoglu detention endangers Turkey’s attempt at economic turnaround
Big sell-off seen in local currency bond curve.
Thousands of students defy authorities to protest on Istanbul University campus against Imamoglu arrest
Reports of angry crowds in metro stations chanting anti-government slogans. Big crowd rallies outside city hall.
Gerb leader Borissov suggests Bulgarian government to struggle on until end-July
Bulgaria's four-party coalition lost its majority when seats were reallocated in parliament.
Trump sets two-month deadline for Iran nuclear deal amid Houthi warnings
US President Donald Trump has given Iran a two-month deadline to reach a new nuclear deal while simultaneously warning Tehran to immediately cease its support for Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Israeli troops prepare for ground incursion into Gaza
Israeli troops are amassing around Gaza and are expected to make a ground incursion in the next few hours.
Ecuador's Noboa cements dollar status amid election tensions
Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa has issued Executive Decree No. 565, formally reaffirming the US dollar as the country's sole official means of payment amid a looming presidential election and concerns about potential alternatives to the dollar.
Serbian government resigns
Serbian Prime Minister Milos Vucevic formally resigned on March 19, paving the way for a potential early election in June, as mass protests continue to challenge the government
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Mexico City bans traditional bullfighting
Mexico City's legislature has approved a ban on traditional bullfighting, replacing it with a "cruelty-free" alternative that prohibits injuries to bulls.
Erdogan challenger Imamoglu detained in early-morning raid
Days before expected nomination as presidential candidate, Istanbul mayor accused of being a "criminal organisation leader suspect".
Putin tells Russia's oligarchs that the return of Western business will not be easy or cheap
Russian President Vladimir Putin told the country’s leading oligarchs that Western companies that “slammed the door” on Russia when they left the country after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine will not be allowed to repurchase their assets cheaply.
Israel launches second airstrikes on Gaza following Netanyahu address
Israeli IDF and INF forces launched a second day of strikes on Gaza, killing several people, according to the Hamas-run health ministry.
Trump gets PR win, but Putin concedes little in 30-day ceasefire phone call
US President Donald Trump gained a PR win after Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to pause attacks on Ukraine’s energy assets in a two-hour phone call on March 18.