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Iran’s army says US plan to blockade Hormuz ‘amounts to piracy’
Iran's military has condemned US plans to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, calling the move an act of piracy and a violation of international law. The strategically vital waterway handles roughly 20% of the world's oil supply, making any disruption a serious concern for global energy markets. The standoff signals a sharp escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran with significant implications for international shipping.
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Millions of people in Sudan surviving on one meal a day as food crisis deepens, NGOs say
Sudan's brutal civil war has pushed millions of residents to the edge of starvation, with aid organizations reporting that one meal a day has become the grim norm for a vast portion of the population. Mass displacement and collapsed supply chains have stripped communities of reliable access to food. The crisis ranks among the world's most severe humanitarian emergencies, yet it continues to receive inadequate international attention and funding.
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Britain and France to co-host talks this week on possible defensive naval mission for Hormuz
Britain and France will jointly host talks this week on establishing a European-led naval mission to protect commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The initiative comes amid heightened tensions in the region that have threatened one of the world's most critical oil transit chokepoints. A coordinated defensive presence could signal a significant shift toward European strategic autonomy in safeguarding global trade routes.
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Who is Peter Magyar, Hungary’s new leader who trounced Viktor Orban?
Peter Magyar, a former insider turned opposition firebrand, has secured a stunning two-thirds parliamentary majority for his centre-right Tisza Party, ending Viktor Orban's long grip on Hungarian politics. The result marks one of the most significant political upsets in Central Europe in years. Magyar's rise from relative obscurity to national leadership has reshaped the country's political landscape almost overnight.
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Peter Magyar says his election win has ‘liberated Hungary’ from Orban
Peter Magyar's stunning victory over Viktor Orban ends the nationalist leader's grip on Hungary after more than a decade in power. The win marks a seismic shift in Central European politics, where Orban had become a dominant and polarizing force both domestically and within the EU. Magyar's triumph signals a potential reset in Hungary's relationship with Brussels and its democratic institutions.
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