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How Orban Lost His Touch, and Hungary’s Election

The election defeat for Prime Minister Viktor Orban is less the result of an ideological shift in Hungary, and more the playing out of a fundamental rule of politics.

OpenAI investors question $852 billion valuation as strategy shifts, FT reports

OpenAI investors question $852 billion valuation as strategy shifts, FT reports.

Super Typhoon Sinlaku bears down on Northern Mariana Islands, Guam

Slow-moving Sinlaku is weakening as it heads towards Guam, but it will still bring dangerous conditions to the region.

News - Cafruny Presents at ISA Annual Convention - Hamilton College

News - Cafruny Presents at ISA Annual Convention Hamilton College News - Cafruny Presents at ISA Annual Convention Hamilton College.

Geopolitical upheaval spurs family offices to open global branches - Financial Times

Geopolitical upheaval spurs family offices to open global branches Financial Times Geopolitical upheaval spurs family offices to open global branches Financial Times.

Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Sade, Oasis, Wu-Tang Clan and Luther Vandross get into Rock Hall

This year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees also include Queen Latifah and Billy Idol.

Wall Street’s deal machine sputters

Goldman Sachs’ warning that its deal pipeline has shrunk is a red flag for M&A prospects Goldman Sachs’ warning that its deal pipeline has shrunk is a red flag for M&A prospects.

How a London teenager shoplifted £140,000

What was unusual was not just the value of the goods. it was the fact that the boy was caught.

OpenAI investors question $852bn valuation as strategy shifts

Chief executive Sam Altman refocuses AI company as Anthropic tests its early lead Chief executive Sam Altman refocuses AI company as Anthropic tests its early lead.

Cheap tours blamed for coerced shopping in Hong Kong: tourism experts

Unreasonably low prices offered by some mainland Chinese tourist groups visiting Hong Kong are a major factor behind coerced shopping, industry leaders have said, urging authorities to step up random inspections during the coming Labour Day “golden week” holiday. The Travel Industry Authority announced on Monday that it had previously revoked the licence of Star Link Travel over four suspected cas The Travel Industry Authority announced on Monday that it had previously revoked the licence of Star Link Travel over four suspected cas.

Canadian PM Mark Carney secures majority government in special election

Voters cast ballots for three vacant seats of the 343 districts represented in Parliament Voters cast ballots for three vacant seats of the 343 districts represented in Parliament.

Bongbong Marcos fights ill-health rumours with star jumps

The Philippine President challenged anyone questioning his fitness to join him in the gym.

Actor Benjamin Heng’s daughter auditions for K-pop label SM Entertainment, awaiting results

What does it take to chase the K-pop dream? Benjamin Heng’s 17-year-old daughter trained for 11 weeks before auditioning for SM Entertainment.

How information disorder shapes global politics - YubaNet

How information disorder shapes global politics YubaNet How information disorder shapes global politics YubaNet.

FirstFT: Starmer accused of ‘complacency’ over UK defence

Also in today’s newsletter: Iran open to talks with US and corporate America set for bumper earnings Also in today’s newsletter: Iran open to talks with US and corporate America set for bumper earnings.

Oil price retreats amid reports of renewed Iran-US talks

President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran will accept discussions only within framework of ‘international law’ President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran will accept discussions only within framework of ‘international law’.

What is really behind South Korea’s row with Israel?

At least 26 South Korean tankers are thought to be stranded near the Strait of Hormuz. That fact alone may best explain why President Lee Jae Myung walked into a diplomatic firefight with Israel last week, analysts say. The row erupted on Friday when Lee commented on a grainy clip that appeared to show Israeli soldiers pushing a body from a rooftop. The footage, which dates to September 2024, was The footage, which dates to September 2024, was.

US seeking 20-year pause of Iran uranium enrichment: Reports

Media outlets reported that Washington asked Tehran to agree not to enrich uranium for 20 years, citing officials close to the negotiations held in Islamabad on Saturday.

China's export engine stutters as Iran war wipes out AI-driven gains

China's export engine stutters as Iran war wipes out AI-driven gains.

US, Iran leave door open to dialogue after tense Islamabad talks

Among the slew of issues at stake was the Strait of Hormuz, which the US has vowed to reopen, as well as Iran's nuclear programme and international sanctions on Tehran.

JD Vance takes on ‘poisoned chalice’ of Trump’s foreign policy missions

Vice-president returns to Washington empty-handed after twin failures on Iran talks and in Hungary Vice-president returns to Washington empty-handed after twin failures on Iran talks and in Hungary.

Corporate America set to deliver bumper earnings despite Iran war

Analysts expect profits to be boosted by weak dollar and Trump administration’s tax and spending plans Analysts expect profits to be boosted by weak dollar and Trump administration’s tax and spending plans.

Life inside Iran’s internet blackout

The regime has cut off online access since the US and Israel attacked in February The regime has cut off online access since the US and Israel attacked in February.

Hezbollah chief calls on Lebanon to cancel planned talks with Israel

Hezbollah chief calls on Lebanon to cancel planned talks with Israel.

Asian stocks rally, crude drops on lingering hope for a peace deal

The US military has begun its blockade of Iranian ports along the Strait of Hormuz, adding to fears for energy supplies from the Middle East.

Live updates: U.S. blockade of Iran's ports goes into effect; Trump says he doesn't care about new…

Live updates: U. S. blockade of Iran's ports goes into effect; Trump says he doesn't care about new talks NBC News blockade of Iran's ports goes into effect; Trump says he doesn't care about new talks NBC News.

Double defeat for Vance as failed Iran talks and Orban’s exit bruise US vice-president

J. D. Vance had two jobs last week: get an Iran deal and keep Hungary’s Viktor Orban in power. Neither happened for the US vice-president. The 41-year-old Vance looked exhausted as he left Pakistan on Sunday after 21 hours that failed to produce an agreement with Tehran to end a war he had never wanted to begin with. At a terse press conference in Islamabad, Vance delivered the “bad news” and took At a terse press conference in Islamabad, Vance delivered the “bad news” and took.

Iran Proposes Suspending Nuclear Activity for Up to 5 Years

Vice President JD Vance sought a 20-year suspension in weekend negotiations, which ended without an agreement a day before the U. S. military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz began. President Trump rejected the Iranian offer.

Made lot of progress, ball in Iran’s court: Vance

The U. S. and Iran failed to reach an agreement in the 21-hour marathon peace talks in Islamabad over the weekend, with Washington insisting that Tehran refused to give up its right over enrichment of nuclear fuel and Iran failed to reach an agreement in the 21-hour marathon peace talks in Islamabad over the weekend, with Washington insisting that Tehran refused to give up its right over enrichment of nuclear fuel.

US-Iran-Israel War LIVE Updates: Second Round Of US-Iran Talks Likely On April 16

Islamabad was once again being discussed as the host location for the second round of talks.

US, Iran Weighing New Talks On Thursday, 2 Venues In Consideration: Report

A US officialsaid that venue and timing had not been decided A US officialsaid that venue and timing had not been decided.

Israel-Iran war LIVE: Trump vows U.S. will sink any Iran boats that challenge blockade

The move sets the stage for a showdown as Iran has responded with threats against ports in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman The move sets the stage for a showdown as Iran has responded with threats against ports in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.

US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Trump vows to destroy Iranian warships that get near US…

US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Trump vows to destroy Iranian warships that get near US blockade; Iran issues stern warning The Times of India US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Trump vows to destroy Iranian warships that get near US blockade; Iran issues stern warning The Times of India.

Live updates: Trump warns Iran as US military blockade on Iranian ports takes effect - CNN

Live updates: Trump warns Iran as US military blockade on Iranian ports takes effect CNN Live updates: Trump warns Iran as US military blockade on Iranian ports takes effect CNN.

US wanted Iran to suspend nuclear activity for 20 years, Tehran ready for 5 years

US wanted Iran to suspend nuclear activity for 20 years, Tehran ready for 5 years.

Founder of China’s Evergrande Group Hui Ka-yan pleads guilty in fraud trial

As part of a public trial held by the Shenzhen Intermediate People’s Court, China Evergrande Group founder and former chairman Hui Ka-yan admitted guilt and expressed remorse over a set of charges including embezzlement of corporate assets and corporate bribery, trial was held on Monday and Tuesday, and the court will issue its judgement at a later The trial was held on Monday and Tuesday, and the court will issue its judgement at a later.

Korean AI chip startup DeepX prepares public share offering

Korean AI chip startup DeepX prepares public share offering.

Harry and Meghan arrive in Australia for four-day tour

It is the couple's first visit to Australia since 2018 when they were working royals.

TUJ Students Deepen Understanding of the Middle East and Jordan–Japan Relations Through Lecture by…

TUJ Students Deepen Understanding of the Middle East and Jordan–Japan Relations Through Lecture by Jordanian Ambassador TUJ News TUJ Students Deepen Understanding of the Middle East and Jordan–Japan Relations Through Lecture by Jordanian Ambassador TUJ News.

China’s exports slow as Middle East turmoil weighs on trade

Rising fuel prices and tech imports spur surge in imports Rising fuel prices and tech imports spur surge in imports.

Can Hong Kong, target of the most US sanctions, become China’s quantum gateway?

Hong Kong holds the unwanted distinction of being the most US-sanctioned territory in China, with more than 300 entities blacklisted by Washington in a bid to curb Beijing’s technological rise. But the government maintains that a backlash from Washington will not stop Hong Kong from becoming an international technology hub, in line with an initiative that seeks to bypass technological containment.

China shock 2.0: the flood of high-tech goods that will change the world

Impelled by furious competition, hefty subsidies and sheer scale, the country’s companies are cutting a swath through the world’s most advanced industries Impelled by furious competition, hefty subsidies and sheer scale, the country’s companies are cutting a swath through the world’s most advanced industries.

Australia's Qantas warns of big bill from higher jet fuel prices

The cost of jet fuel in the second half of 2026 is now expected to be A$3.1 billion to A$3.3 billion, up from A$2.5 billion in Qantas' previous forecast.

Pakistan Weighs 'All Options' To Repay $3 Billion UAE Loan

Pakistan failed to reach an agreement with the UAE to roll over the debt for the first time in 7 years.

US-Sanctioned Tanker Linked To China Tests Trump Blockade With Hormuz Transit

The global shipping community and energy traders have been on edge.

China’s imports surge in March as exports soften amid Hormuz blockade

China’s export growth softened and imports rose considerably in March, as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz drove up transport costs and commodity and energy prices. Exports rose 2.5 per cent year on year to US$321.03 billion in March, ’s General Administration of Customs on Tuesday. The reading fell short of the 4 per cent growth forecast by economists polled The reading fell short of the 4 per cent growth forecast by economists polled.

Malaysia’s Anwar douses row over diesel supplied to Philippines

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for an end to allegations of diesel being supplied to the Philippines, stating that the claim is untrue. Anwar said the recent shipment of diesel was not from national oil company Petronas but from a foreign commodity company, Vitol. “They [Vitol] have an agreement to transport oil and sell it to the Philippines. It is not us [Petronas] supplying i.

Canada’s Carney secures majority government with special election wins

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney secured a majority government with special election wins Monday night, allowing his Liberals to pass legislation without the support of opposition parties. Voters cast ballots for three vacant seats of the 343 districts represented in Parliament. Liberal candidate Danielle Martin won the election for the Toronto district of University-Rosedale and Liberal Doly B Liberal candidate Danielle Martin won the election for the Toronto district of University-Rosedale and Liberal Doly B.

US military kills two men in new strike on vessel in eastern Pacific

Latest attack brings death toll from US strikes on vessels in the Pacific and Caribbean to at least 170 since September.

EU firms rethinking China operations over rare earths curbs: Lobby

In many cases the licensing process remains slow, unpredictable, uncoordinated and lacks transparency," the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China said.