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Viktor Orban existential threat to EU, writes Eurasia Group’s Europe chief in FT opinion piece
Standing up to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is now a matter of survival for the EU, writes Mujtaba Rahman, the managing director for Europe at Eurasia Group in an opinion piece for the Financial Times over the weekend.
Croatia plans defence spending boost to €2.7bn by 2027
PM Andrej Plenkovic says defence budget to be increased to €2.7bn by 2027, given "changed strategic circumstances".
Massive quake to inflict more pain on a Thai tourism sector already struggling with safety issues
The deadly earthquake in Myanmar is expected to dent Thailand’s foreign tourist arrivals in the coming weeks, adding to concerns in an industry already facing a decline in Chinese visitor numbers due to safety fears.
Pakistan sets up crisis management cell to assist nationals after Myanmar-Thailand earthquake
Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has set up a crisis management cell to facilitate and assist Pakistani nationals affected by the earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand.
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India's Operation Brahma mobilises aid to Myanmar after earthquake
As part of the operation, all three branches of the Indian military are mobilising resources, assets and personnel. In total India is likely to have rushed approximately 140 tonnes of aid material to Myanmar.
Demolition scandal in Baku as construction firm flattens home with residents still inside
Eyewitnesses allege that heavy machinery struck a residential building despite an active court order prohibiting such action near the property.
US Defence Secretary Hegseth downgrades Russian threat, focus exclusively on Taiwan in new foreign policy strategy
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has reoriented the US military to prioritise deterring China’s seizure of Taiwan and shoring up homeland defence, but has downgraded Russia to a second tier, along with several other potential enemies.
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Survivors pulled from the rubble in Myanmar as the death toll rises following M7.7 earthquake
More people have been rescued from the rubble over two days after a powerful earthquake struck in neighbouring Myanmar, where the death toll in the country now exceeds 1,700 with some indicators that it may rise further.
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Trump cut strips US funding from Uzbekistan’s battle against forced cotton labour
Such backing for overseas labour and environmental programmes puts “America last”, says secretary of labour.
Mystery grows over Republika Srpska President Dodik’s location
Suspicions Bosnian Serb leader is in either Russia or Serbia after he defied travel ban to visit Israel.
Swedish journalist who came to Turkey to cover Imamoglu protests arrested over old insults allegedly directed at Erdogan
Kaj Joakim Medin also faces trial for membership in "terrorist" organisation claimed by prosecutors.
Trump threatens Iran with bombing if nuclear deal not reached
US President Donald Trump has threatened Iran with military action and economic sanctions if Tehran does not reach an agreement with Washington over its nuclear programme.
Iran rejects direct talks with US in response to Trump’s letter, President Pezeshkian says
Iran rejected the prospect of direct negotiations with the United States in its response to President Donald Trump’s recent letter, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on March 30.
Syria forms new inclusive government under interim president
Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has formed a new 22-member cabinet that includes representatives of the country's ethnic and religious minorities
Elon Musk's SpaceX offers aid to Myanmar, Thailand in wake of M7.7 quake
Anti-Trump and anti-Musk cynics are already pointing at the Starlink offer as more politically motivated than a genuine desire to help millions in need.
Myanmar National Unity Government pauses military attacks as death toll climbs toward 2,000
As reports from Myanmar say the death tally from the devastating M7.7 earthquake is rising ever closer towards 2,000, bno IntelliNews has now seen a document by the National Unity Government in exile declaring a halt to all military actions.
Hundreds of thousands attend “Freedom for Imamoglu” Istanbul rally
"With every move he makes against me, Erdogan shows he is someone who runs away from elections and is afraid of his opponent," jailed politician tells crowd via read-out letter.
US postpones sanctions on Serbia's NIS for another 30 days
Negotiations have been ongoing between NIS representatives and US and Russian officials since the company was included in a broad package of US sanctions against Russia’s energy sector.
Deadly Israeli air raids heighten risk of renewed Lebanon-Israel conflict
Tensions along the Lebanese-Israeli border have escalated sharply, with Israeli airstrikes targeting the southern suburbs of Beirut and multiple towns in southern Lebanon. The attacks resulted in civilian casualties, including women and children.
Russia close to withdrawing from the 30-day ceasefire deal – Peskov
Russia is close to withdrawing from the 30-day ceasefire deal struck last week, accusing Ukraine of breaking the agreement, presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in a radio interview with Ria Novosti on March 29.