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Hungary’s Orban concedes defeat after 16 years as opposition’s Magyar wins landslide
BUDAPEST, April 13 — Viktor Orban, who has ruled Hungary for 16 years as a self-described “thorn” in the EU’s side and a defender of “illiberal democracy”, yesterday conceded defeat […]
Iran says it was ‘inches away’ from US deal before talks stalled in Islamabad
TEHRAN, April 13— Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said yesterday that Tehran had been just “inches away” from a deal with Washington during weekend talks with the United States […]
US to begin blockade of Iranian ports after talks collapse, raising fears of renewed war
WASHINGTON, April 13 — The US military said yesterday it would begin a blockade of all Iranian ports within hours, after peace talks in Pakistan collapsed with Washington blaming the […]
‘We will leave when money runs out’: Migrant workers in Delhi hit by soaring LPG costs
NEW DELHI, April 13 —Domestic migrants in India, who often travel thousands of kilometres for work are weighing up whether to leave New Delhi for good as energy resources […]
Filipinos feel pinch as LPG prices soar, hitting street food vendors after Middle East conflict
MANILA, April 13 — Filipinos like their “pares”, a traditional beef stew, served hot—but the soaring cost of liquefied petroleum gas has made that prospect increasingly difficult since war […]
Buffets, baristas, but no briefings: Journalists frozen out of Iran talks
ISLAMABAD, April 12 — They came from around the world: hundreds of journalists rushed to Islamabad’s flagship convention centre—converted into a media hub by Pakistani authorities for landmark talks between […]
Seoul eyes Red Sea route, naval escort as it secures alternative oil shipments
SEOUL, April 12 — Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said today that Saudi Arabia has promised to prioritise oil shipments to South Korea as Seoul seeks an alternative route through the Red […]
China unveils measures to boost Taiwan ties after rare KMT visit to Beijing
BEIJING, April 12 — China will implement a series of measures to enhance exchanges with Taiwan, Beijing said today on the final day of a rare visit by an opposition […]
UK minister says ‘disappointing’ no breakthrough in US–Iran talks, describes Trump’s posts as ‘extraordinary’
LONDON, April 12 — UK government minister Wes Streeting today said it was “disappointing” that negotiations between the United States and Iran in Islamabad had stalled, adding that US President […]
Vietnam extends historic invitation to Pope Leo XIV as ties with Vatican warm
HANOI, April 12 — Vietnam has invited Pope Leo XIV for a historic visit to the South-east Asian country, according to state media, as diplomatic relations warm between the communist […]