A historic vote reshapes Hungary’s political future and its role in Europe. Peter Magyar has won Hungary’s parliamentary election in a landslide, ending the 16-year rule of Viktor Orban. Official results show Magyar’s centre-right Tisza party securing 138 of 199 seats, giving it a powerful two-thirds majority in parliament. The victory allows Magyar to amend…
A public clash between political and religious leaders highlights deep divisions on war and policy. Donald Trump has launched a sharp attack on Pope Leo XIV, calling him “weak on crime” and “terrible for foreign policy” in a lengthy post on Truth Social. The comments came after the pope criticised recent U.S. rhetoric and actions…
Tensions surge as the U.S. moves to restrict one of the world’s most critical oil routes. Donald Trump has announced a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following the collapse of high-level talks with Iran. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the decision takes effect immediately and targets all vessels entering or…
A high-stakes diplomatic push ends without agreement, raising uncertainty over ceasefire and global energy routes. U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan ended without a deal after marathon negotiations led by Vice President JD Vance failed to resolve key disputes over Iran’s nuclear program. Vance said Iran rejected core U.S. demands, including a firm commitment not to develop…
A brief Easter ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine quickly unraveled as both sides traded accusations of violations. Russia and Ukraine agreed to a 32-hour truce to mark Orthodox Easter, but within hours, both countries reported fresh attacks. Ukraine’s military said Russian forces carried out hundreds of violations, including shelling, drone strikes, and assault operations. It…
Russia’s takeover of a US-linked firm is raising fresh concerns for global investors. Russia has seized control of the Russian operations of CANPACK, a US-linked company, under a government decree signed by Vladimir Putin. The move places the firm’s assets under “external administration,” effectively transferring full control to state-appointed managers. The Russia CANPACK takeover affects…
The Duke of Sussex is now being taken to court by the very charity he helped create. The Prince Harry Sentebale defamation claim was filed on 24 March, naming Harry and former trustee Mark Dyer as defendants. The charity alleges a coordinated media campaign caused reputational harm to Sentebale and its leadership following a bitter…
France’s president is pulling out all the stops to keep America at the table. Macron has invited Trump to a Versailles dinner following the G7 summit in France. This was done in a bid to ensure the US president attends the mid-June gathering in Evian-les-Bains. A White House official confirmed the invitation. Trump however, has…
Bashir Ahmad has urged supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to refrain from defending the wrongdoings of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a post on X on Friday, the former special assistant to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari on digital media warned that such actions could reinforce claims that the electoral body is biased…
The Middle East war has a negotiating table — and the world is watching Islamabad. JD Vance arrived in Pakistan on Saturday for high-stakes Iran talks in Islamabad, leading the US team sent by President Trump to negotiate a path toward ending the Middle East war. Iran’s delegation of over 70, led by parliamentary speaker…
