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Hungary Election Results: Viktor Orban Concedes Defeat and Congratulates Peter Magyar

Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has inspired populist movements globally, could not overcome the growing dissatisfaction of his own citizens.

World reacts to election defeat for Viktor Orban, Hungary’s longtime PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orban concedes defeat as early results show his Fidesz party losing parliamentary majority.

‘I’ve congratulated the victorious party’: Viktor Orban concedes

After 16 years as prime minister, Hungary’s Viktor Orban conceded defeat to opposition leader Peter Magyar.

Who Is Peter Magyar, the Man Who Toppled Hungary’s Orban

Mr. Magyar’s success in the Hungarian election is fueled in large part by widespread public anger at corruption and concern about sluggish economic growth.

Hungary's Viktor Orbán concedes defeat, ending 16 years in power

Hungarian voters turned out in the greatest numbers since the 1990s to turn away from Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's right-wing populist Fidesz party, putting an end to Orbán's 16 years in power.

Hungary’s Viktor Orban concedes defeat in parliamentary elections

Hungary’s Viktor Orban has conceded defeat to opposition leader Peter Magyar after 16 years as prime minister.

Polls close in Benin with finance minister expected to win election

Former President Patrice Talon has stepped down after two five-year terms.

Peter Magyar’s Tisza wins Hungary election as Viktor Orban concedes

Longtime Prime Minister Viktor Orban has conceded defeat in the country's parliamentary election.

Peru Votes for President, With 35 Names on the Ballot

Few expect the vote to resolve the political instability that has plagued the country for years. Three presidents have come and gone since 2021.

Civilians feared killed after reports of air strike on Nigerian market

The Nigerian Air Force has not addressed reports it struck a village market while targeting militants.

Graphic shows how geopolitical events affected oil prices since 2000 | Oil barrel prices near $100 amid Middle East war | geopulse - geopulse

Graphic shows how geopolitical events affected oil prices since 2000 | Oil barrel prices near $100 amid Middle East war | geopulse Graphic shows how geopolitical events affected oil prices since 2000 | Oil barrel prices near $100 amid Middle East war | geopulse.

Why Anthropic’s Mythos Is a Systemic Shift for Global Cybersecurity - Security Boulevard

Why Anthropic’s Mythos Is a Systemic Shift for Global Cybersecurity Security Boulevard Why Anthropic’s Mythos Is a Systemic Shift for Global Cybersecurity Security Boulevard.

World Affairs Council to Host Former National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan - National Today

World Affairs Council to Host Former National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan National Today World Affairs Council to Host Former National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan National Today.

Justin Bieber headlines Coachella with nostalgia-fuelled set

The star spent much of the gig singing along to YouTube videos of early hits like Baby and Never say Never.

WACNH Global Forum to Feature Former National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan“Shaping America’s Role in a Changing World” – May 14 in Manchester - Nashua Ink Link

WACNH Global Forum to Feature Former National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan“Shaping America’s Role in a Changing World” – May 14 in Manchester Nashua Ink Link WACNH Global Forum to Feature Former National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan“Shaping America’s Role in a Changing World”.

Wall Street trading desks poised for $40B quarter amid geopolitical turmoil (JPM:NYSE) - Seeking Alpha

Wall Street trading desks poised for $40B quarter amid geopolitical turmoil (JPM:NYSE) Seeking Alpha Wall Street trading desks poised for $40B quarter amid geopolitical turmoil (JPM:NYSE) Seeking Alpha.

Peruvians go to polls hoping to break cycle of instability

Crime and corruption top voter concerns in highly unpredictable election with 35 candidates for presidentPeruvians go to the polls on Sunday hoping to break a cycle of instability that has produced nine presidents in a decade as well as surging violent crime, corruption scandals and overwhelming distrust in institutions and politicians. About 27 million people who are eligible to vote must choose b.

At least 30 killed in crush at historic fortress in Haiti

Officials said many killed at popular tourist site were young, with more people reported injured or missingAt least 30 people, many of them young, have died and dozens more are reported to have been injured after a crush at a mountaintop fortress in northern Haiti that is a popular tourist spot. Jean Henri Petit, the head of civil protection for the country’s Nord department, said the incident took.

Could the Iran war pose lasting risks to global food security?

United Nations warns impact could last well beyond conflict.

Iran War Live Updates: Trump Plans to ‘Blockade’ Strait He Insisted Must Open

The president’s threat came after Saturday’s talks failed to produce a deal for peace or the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Both sides suggested further negotiations were possible.

Iran war: Trump says US to 'blockade' Strait of Hormuz, as Iran says it will not 'surrender' to threats - BBC

Iran war: Trump says US to 'blockade' Strait of Hormuz, as Iran says it will not 'surrender' to threats BBC Iran war: Trump says US to 'blockade' Strait of Hormuz, as Iran says it will not 'surrender' to threats BBC.

History of flotilla campaigns to end Israel’s siege of Gaza

A 70-boat flotilla sets sail from Spain, aiming to break Israel's naval blockade on Gaza amid history of interceptions.

Inside Tyre, a Lebanese City Bombarded by Israel

In Tyre, a city on Lebanon’s coast, near-daily bombardments by Israel have killed and injured civilians, and left many searching for shelter.

What’s next for the US-Iran peace process after talks end without a deal?

Sources in Pakistan say “progress has been made” in talks between the US and Iran – even though they ended with no deal.

“The initiative is in the hands of Tehran, not Washington”

Defence analyst Mushahid Hussain Syed says the US-Iran conflict cannot be resolved through military force.

How shaky is the Iran-US ceasefire?

Will the Iran-US truce lead to peace, or more war.

Trump's blockade threat raises risks and leaves predicaments unchanged

The conflict is now a test of wills - Iran’s capacity to absorb strikes versus Trump’s tolerance for the war's costs.

Live Updates: Trump says U.S. will blockade ships in Strait of Hormuz after no deal reached in marathon peace talks session with Iran - CBS News

Live Updates: Trump says U. S. will blockade ships in Strait of Hormuz after no deal reached in marathon peace talks session with Iran CBS News will blockade ships in Strait of Hormuz after no deal reached in marathon peace talks session with Iran CBS News.

UN says Israeli tank rammed peacekeeper vehicles in south Lebanon - Middle East Eye

UN says Israeli tank rammed peacekeeper vehicles in south Lebanon Middle East Eye UN says Israeli tank rammed peacekeeper vehicles in south Lebanon Middle East Eye.

The Guardian view on US-Iran talks: Trump’s diplomacy falters as risk of war grows | Editorial - The Guardian

The Guardian view on US-Iran talks: Trump’s diplomacy falters as risk of war grows | Editorial The Guardian view on US-Iran talks: Trump’s diplomacy falters as risk of war grows.

UNIFIL accuses IDF of harming its ‘freedom of movement’ in southern Lebanon - The Times of Israel

UNIFIL accuses IDF of harming its ‘freedom of movement’ in southern Lebanon The Times of Israel UNIFIL accuses IDF of harming its ‘freedom of movement’ in southern Lebanon The Times of Israel.

A country-by-country glance at Pope Leo XIV's trip to Africa

Pope Leo XIV's four-nation, 11-day trip to Africa is so dizzying in its complexity it recalls some of the globetrotting odysseys of St. John Paul II in his early years.

The ‘Islamabad Peace Talks’ Are Over. What Now for Pakistan?

With the U. S. and Iranian delegations gone from Islamabad and the cease-fire uncertain, Pakistan faces its own economic and diplomatic challenges.

In Pakistan Talks, Iran Saw a U.S. Trying to Dictate, Not Negotiate

Iran sees American demands as reaching far beyond what the United States achieved in war. Tehran is gambling that it can withstand further bombardment more than Washington is willing to sustain economic chaos, experts say.

Failed U.S.-Iran negotiations in Pakistan raise questions about fragile ceasefire - PBS

Failed U. S.-Iran negotiations in Pakistan raise questions about fragile ceasefire PBS Failed U. S.-Iran negotiations in Pakistan raise questions about fragile ceasefire PBS.

Qatar’s Mediation Diplomacy Strength: An Analysis of Reactions to Israel’s September 2025 Attack - The SAIS Review of International Affairs

Qatar’s Mediation Diplomacy Strength: An Analysis of Reactions to Israel’s September 2025 Attack The SAIS Review of International Affairs Qatar’s Mediation Diplomacy Strength: An Analysis of Reactions to Israel’s September 2025 Attack The SAIS Review of International Affairs.

U.S. and Iran fail to reach agreement during high-level talks in Islamabad

The U. S and Iran did not reach an agreement to end the war in Iran at a high-level meeting on Saturday.

Direct U.S.-Iran talks fail to reach resolution after lengthy negotiation - The Washington Post

Direct U. S.-Iran talks fail to reach resolution after lengthy negotiation The Washington Post Direct U. S.-Iran talks fail to reach resolution after lengthy negotiation The Washington Post.

A Hezbollah commander describes battling Israel in Lebanon

In a rare interview, a wounded Hezbollah commander tells NPR about his secretive Shia Muslim militia's new command structure and how it has managed to keep firing rockets into northern Israel.

Ukraine live: Russia breaks Easter ceasefire ‘469 times’ including ambulance strike - The Independent

Ukraine live: Russia breaks Easter ceasefire ‘469 times’ including ambulance strike The Independent Ukraine live: Russia breaks Easter ceasefire ‘469 times’ including ambulance strike The Independent.

Mauritius vows to ‘decolonise’ Chagos Islands after Starmer shelves handover

Mauritian foreign minister pledges to ‘spare no effort’ to regain control of islands, as US fails to give approval of deal A senior official in Mauritius’ government has vowed that the Chagos Islands will be “decolonised” after Keir Starmer was forced to shelve legislation to hand the islands back to Mauritius. On Friday, UK government officials acknowledged that they had run out of time to pass le.

Carney casts himself as NATO defender amid Trump beef, despite Canada missing key benchmark for decades - WFIN

Carney casts himself as NATO defender amid Trump beef, despite Canada missing key benchmark for decades WFIN Carney casts himself as NATO defender amid Trump beef, despite Canada missing key benchmark for decades WFIN.

From conflict to catwalk: Women ex-combatants weave reconciliation in Colombia

Katerine Avella is a former combatant in Colombia’s decades-long civil war, a peace signatory and a community leader. After the guns fell silent, she created the fashion brand Ixora but, with violence returning to the region, Ms. Avella is now focusing on trying to keep the project afloat in the face of new challenges.

Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of hundreds of ceasefire violations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says his nation's forces would respond "symmetrically" to Russian attacks.

Bridging knowledge and peace: A Wikimedian in Residence at the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs - Wikimedia.org

Bridging knowledge and peace: A Wikimedian in Residence at the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs Wikimedia. org Bridging knowledge and peace: A Wikimedian in Residence at the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs Wikimedia. org.

Nigerian airstrike targeting jihadists reportedly kills at least 100 civilians

Officials confirm misfire as Amnesty gives death toll after speaking to survivors of strike on market in Yobe stateA Nigerian air force strike targeting jihadist rebels hit a market in north-east Nigeria, killing more than 100 people and injuring many others, Amnesty International and local media have said. Officials confirmed a misfire had occurred but did not provide details. Continue reading.

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