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Hungary election twist: Tisza leads as polls close

12 Apr 2026-21:14
Trump announces Hormuz blockade after nuclear talks collapse

12 Apr 2026-18:58
Hungary votes in high-stakes election with Europe watching closely

12 Apr 2026-18:36
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico arrives in Hanoi for historic state visit

The official visit by Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico marks the first by a foreign government leader after Việt Nam completed the restructuring of its state apparatus following the 14th National Party Congress, and opens up opportunities for more substantive cooperation following previous high-level visits, based on the need to strengthen collaboration and high political trust between the two sides.

12 Apr 2026-17:54
Kremlin says it is "ready" to resume gas exports to EU if surplus exists

Russia is ready to continue supplying gas to the European Union if volumes remain after supplies to alternative markets.

12 Apr 2026-17:46
Voter turnout hits historic high in crucial parliamentary election

Voter turnout in Hungary’s parliamentary elections rose to 54.14% by 1:00 p.m., the highest level recorded at this stage in recent elections, according to official data.

12 Apr 2026-17:34
Pope Leo XIV begins historic first-ever papal visit to Algiers

No pope has ever set foot in Algeria. That changes on Monday, when Pope Leo XIV opens an African tour with a two-day visit to the Muslim-majority country.

12 Apr 2026-15:26
Orbán vs Magyar in decisive election

12 Apr 2026-14:56
Hungary's parliamentary elections kick off

Hungary's parliamentary elections kicked off at 6:00 a.m. local time (0400 GMT) on Sunday, with about 8.1 million eligible voters, Xinhua reports citing the National Election Office.

12 Apr 2026-14:38
200+ pipe bombs, multiple heavy IEDs, and raw manufacturing materials - VIDEO

The IDF destroyed on Friday an explosives manufacturing lab in Tulkarm in the West Bank, the military said on Sunday morning.

12 Apr 2026-12:35