Turkey detains 9 over attack outside the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul - apnews.com

Turkey detains 9 over attack outside the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul  apnews.com

Israel strikes southern Lebanon after US-Iran ceasefire

Air strikes hit the Tyre and Nabatieh areas hours after the US-Iran ceasefire was announced.

Oil Slides as US, Iran Agree Two-Week Ceasefire - Bloomberg.com

Oil Slides as US, Iran Agree Two-Week Ceasefire  Bloomberg.com

White House pushed Pakistan to broker temporary Iran ceasefire

Idea for pause in fighting originated from Donald Trump’s team even as he escalated threats against Iran

Arthur Kenigsberg, Central Europe specialist: 'Orban is the only European leader simultaneously backed by Putin and Trump'

Arthur Kenigsberg, the president of the think tank Euro Créative, highlights the allegiances of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who finds himself in a difficult position ahead of the looming legislative elections on April 12.

Hegseth claims Iran ‘begged’ for ceasefire after US and Tehran agree to two-week pause

Defense secretary spoke to reporters in first press briefing since Trump announced ceasefire deal after 40 days of war After 40 days and 40 nights of war, Pete Hegseth, the US defense secretary, on Wednesday pointed to divine providence while telling reporters that Iran’s weapons factories had been reduced to rubble, its military rendered ineffective for years and its supreme leader left wounded and disfigured, all for a temporary ceasefire. “Iran begged for this ceasefire, and we all know it...

By Joseph Gedeon in Washington

Oil prices plunge and stocks soar after U.S. and Iran agree on ceasefire

Investors around the world breathed a sigh of relief at the prospect of peace — and an easing of the global energy crisis.

By Maria Aspan

Israeli closure of Al-Aqsa ‘selective’, ‘discriminatory’

Al-Aqsa Mosque has been closed to Muslim worshippers for more than a month.

No sign Iran ceding control of Strait of Hormuz in ceasefire, with logjam expected to continue for weeks

Shippers looking to revive the passage of tankers through the Strait of Hormuz were seeking clarity on the logistics on Wednesday, while refiners inquired about new crude loadings, in response to a ceasefire deal between the U.S. ‌and Iran.

Alphabet, Meta, Amazon, Nvidia lead tech rally after Trump announces ceasefire with Iran

President Donald Trump's Iran ceasefire announcement provided some relief to Wall Street and tech stocks shared in the rally.

Oschadbank says Hungary falsified video evidence in case involving Ukrainian cash-in-transit guards

Ukraine's Oschadbank has said the Hungarian side falsified a video used as evidence in the case of the unlawful detention of the bank's cash-in-transit guards and funds in early March.

By Khrystyna Bondarieva,Anastasia Protz

Iran doubles down on executions amid US-Israeli war

Iran has executed 14 individuals in recent weeks, with the hangings continuing unabated regardless the US-Israeli military campaign against the country.

How Orban benefits from Hungary's tailor-made election system

Peter Magyar’s centre-right Tisza Party might be comfortably ahead in Hungary’s parliamentary election polls but he is far from guaranteed victory in Sunday’s vote. The country’s electoral system has been designed to support ruling Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s Fidesz party – and any institutions that are working in his favour – every step of the way.

By Grégoire SAUVAGE

Palestinian girl who lost arm in Israeli attack arrives in UK for treatment after US visa snub

Mariam is one of more than 11,000 patients who have been evacuated from Gaza since October 2023

By Bryony Gooch

Oil prices dip on US-Iran two-week ceasefire. Will gas prices follow?

Terry Newman: No, Israel’s not targeting health workers in Lebanon

A biased Associated Press story is spreading false claims to suggest Israel is trying to destroy Lebanon's health-care system

By Terry Newman

Largest attacks in over 40 years, 1,500 killed: Why Israel continues to pound Lebanon despite US-Iran truce

The surprise attacks on Lebanon, the heaviest in recent months, reminded the country of the Israeli invasion of Beirut in 1982.

Hungary's Tisza party seen winning two-thirds majority in parliament, Median projection shows - The Straits Times

Hungary's Tisza party seen winning two-thirds majority in parliament, Median projection shows  The Straits Times

A pause, not an end: What the two-week ceasefire with Iran really means - opinion

From Washington’s perspective, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz constitutes a major strategic achievement. For Iran, the ceasefire offers temporary breathing room.

Strait Of Hormuz After Ceasefire: What Has Changed, What Hasn't

The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical shipping lanes, has begun to see limited movement again after Iran agreed to reopen it under a temporary ceasefire with the United States.

Israel launches series of strikes on Beirut

Tajani summons Israel envoy over UNIFIL vehicle 'attack'

(ANSA) - ROME, APR 8 - Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Wednesday summoned the Israeli ambassador to Italy after an Italian UNIFIL vehicle in Lebanon was hit by IDF warning fire without anyone being hurt. "I have just given instructions to summon the Israeli ambassador to Italy to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to clarify what happened today in Lebanon. The Italian soldiers are untouchable," Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Tajani wrote on X. (ANSA). Read article...

By ANSA

Trump and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire, with caveats

The deal is subject to the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, said Trump

By Peter Weber, The Week US

The 8 at 8: Wednesday

Israel says ceasefire doesn’t include Lebanon, fuel protests continue across the country, and warning over dangerous cheap e-bikes and batteries

US, Iran agree to two-week ceasefire | The wRap

Today’s headlines: War on Iran, Sara Duterte, Alex Eala

By Rappler.com

Hungary and Russia Agreed to Strengthen Economic and Cultural Ties in December Cooperation Plan – Politico

The report comes days before a closely watched election in Hungary, where Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is seeking re-election amid a campaign marred by leaks and accusations of foreign interference.

Kremlin says transcript of Putin-Orban call shows Hungarian prime minister as pragmatic and effective politician

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said a transcript of a conversation between Vladimir Putin and Viktor Orban, published by Bloomberg, shows the Hungarian prime minister “from a very pragmatic and effective standpoint.”

OIL PRICE WATCH as of April 8, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — With tensions in the Middle East showing no signs of easing, industry players warned that consumers should not expect relief anytime soon, as global oil prices remain highly sensitive to developments in the region. Motorists were jolted last Tuesday by another round of hikes, including a double-digit increase for diesel that pushed

By Dona Policar

Erdoğan, Trump discuss Iran cease-fire, push for lasting peace

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed the Iran cease-fire and the need to secure a lasting peace, with Erdoğan urging that a “two-week window of...

Global Bonds Jump as Ceasefire Sows Doubts Over Steep Rate Hikes

Global bonds surged Wednesday on news that the US and Iran had agreed to a ceasefire, pausing a war that roiled markets for weeks by delivering the worst oil shock in years.

By Alice Gledhill, James Hirai, Masaki Kondo

Airline Stocks Soar On Iran Ceasefire As IATA Sees "Positive" Tailwinds, But Warns Jet Fuel Crisis Will Persist

Airline Stocks Soar On Iran Ceasefire As IATA Sees "Positive" Tailwinds, But Warns Jet Fuel Crisis Will Persist Airline stocks are flying high in premarket trading in New York after the overnight ceasefire between the Trump administration and Tehran. The truce is a positive for the aviation industry, which has been locked in turbulence for six weeks, as surging jet fuel prices have crushed the margins of major carriers, forcing ticket and baggage price hikes and triggering trave...

By Tyler Durden

Reaction to the article: ‘Serbia Poised to Produce Drones with Israeli Arms Giant Involved in Gaza’

By BIRN

Israel launches most violent strikes on Beirut since start of war

Israel launched a series of strikes in Beirut on Wednesday, causing panic among residents in the most violent attack on the capital since the start of the war with Hezbollah. The post Israel launches most violent strikes on Beirut since start of war appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Emmanuel Okogba

The blue tremors and the institutional Nikos D., the day’s measures for minors on social media, the Hungarians in Fourlis, Fessas’ deal in Energy

/// The post The blue tremors and the institutional Nikos D., the day’s measures for minors on social media, the Hungarians in Fourlis, Fessas’ deal in Energy appeared first on ProtoThema English.

By Electra Delavogia

Spring Break Boosts Domestic Tourism

Domestic tourism continues to boom unabated in 2026. While the conflict in the Middle East is reshaping international travel trends, Hungary remains a favorite among locals and foreigners alike as a safe travel destination. With the spring break, wellness vacations and cultural programs are dominating, as reported by the Oeconomus Economic Research Foundation. The year […] The post Spring Break Boosts Domestic Tourism appeared first on Hungary Today.

By Hungary Today

Israel carries out large wave of air strikes across Lebanon

The Israeli military has carried out a large wave of air strikes across Lebanon, with reports of a high number of casualties across the country, hospitals overwhelmed and people believed to be under the rubble of collapsed buildings.

By Deborah Okailey Quarcoo

Berri urges Pakistan to alert international parties to Israeli breach in Lebanon - Naharnet

Berri urges Pakistan to alert international parties to Israeli breach in Lebanon  Naharnet

Israel issues new evacuation order for Tyre in southern Lebanon, saying it will strike - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Israel issues new evacuation order for Tyre in southern Lebanon, saying it will strike  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka