Omid Khalili is one of the most famous people in Iran. The presenter of a daily TV show broadcast from London, he has an audience of over 30 million, giving voice to millions of Iranians exhausted by the Islamic Republic. Now, though, Khalili is desperate — for his wife, parents, sister and niece, who like…
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How Black Sabbath transcended Birmingham
When Black Sabbath play their final concert, “Back to the Beginning” on Saturday, it will bring to an end the career of the second most influential British band of all time. The elderly fathers of heavy metal will bid farewell to their fans in Villa Park, Birmingham, the city where it all began nearly 60…
The fight for Australia’s soil
Yesterday, Victoria’s parliament received the final report of Australia’s first-ever formal truth-telling inquiry. The four-year commission, which culminated last week with an organised march across hundreds of miles across Victoria to commemorate the occasion, was tasked with understanding the legacy of colonisation on the state’s Aboriginal communities. Conducting interviews and collecting evidence, it’s revealed a…
Polish president approves Memorial Day for ‘victims of genocide’ by Ukrainian Nazis
Kiev praises the perpetrators behind WWII massacres as national heroes and freedom fighters Outgoing Polish President Andrzej Duda has established an official day of remembrance for the victims of the “genocide” committed by the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN) and the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) during World War II. From 1943 to 1945, Ukrainian Nazi…
Hamas says ready for ‘complete end to the war’ – AP
The Palestinian militant group has reportedly expressed readiness for a deal but stopped short of endorsing a temporary ceasefire The Palestinian militant group Hamas has expressed readiness for a deal with Israel to end the war in Gaza, the Associated Press (AP) reported on Wednesday. Hamas official Taher al-Nunu was quoted as saying the group…
NATO chief ‘totally understands’ US cutting off weapons for Ukraine
European members cannot provide enough military support to Kiev without Washington, Mark Rutte has said NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has said he “totally understands” the US prioritizing its own national interests, but stressed that European allies cannot continue backing Ukraine in its conflict with Russia without support from Washington. Rutte made the remarks in…
British pound may go ‘woke’
The planned redesign reportedly seeks to replace historical figures with diversity themes A plan by the Bank of England (BoE) to redesign pound banknotes with diversity in mind has triggered a backlash from some politicians and members of the public, who are accusing the regulator of “wokery.” On Wednesday, the BoE announced the launch of…
Halt to US military aid could spell doom for Kiev – Bild
The Ukrainian military could run out of key ammunition stocks by late summer, the German tabloid has claimed The US decision to suspend its supply of weapons to Ukraine could make Kiev’s situation dire in less than two months, the German tabloid Bild has reported, citing military experts. Without America’s support, the Ukrainian military would…
EU could become ‘province of China’ – German industry leader
The bloc’s heavy dependence on Chinese raw materials is eroding its industrial base, AMG Lithium’s CEO has said The European Union’s over-reliance on Chinese raw materials could reduce the bloc’s industry to the point where it might as well become “a province of China,” a German executive has warned. Stefan Scherer, CEO of electric vehicle…
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Trump attacks ‘communist lunatic’ New York mayoral candidate
The US president has vowed to stop Zohran Mamdani from destroying the city US President Donald Trump has accused Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani of trying to “destroy New York,” calling him a “communist lunatic.” In a Truth Social post on Wednesday, the president promised to save the Big Apple. Mamdani swept to victory in…
Baku blocking consular access to jailed Russians – Moscow
The hostile steps seriously damage bilateral relations, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said Azerbaijan has not granted the Russian citizens recently arrested in Baku access to consular services, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said. A Baku court jailed at least ten Russian nationals on Tuesday for four months pending trial. Two senior…
All about the RMB with Robin Brooks
On Wednesday, July 3rd I hosted for a discussion about the RMB. Robin is a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, and formerly Chief Economist at the IIF and Chief FX Strategist at Goldman Sachs. He writes an excellent and free Substack which I highly recommend. Some of Robin’s views may be controversial to some,…
Cold War diplomacy is dead. What lessons did we never learn?
Fifty years after Helsinki, little remains of Europe’s security order In times of upheaval, it is tempting to draw comparisons with the past. We search for patterns, wondering if things will repeat. As Israel and the United States waged war against Iran, many were reminded of other historical calamities: the outbreak of world wars, or…
Russian military destroys Leopard in Ukraine – media (VIDEO)
A drone has successfully struck the German-made tank in Sumy Region, the defense ministry has said Russian troops have eliminated a German-made Leopard 2A6 tank in Ukraine’s Sumy Region, RIA Novosti reported on Wednesday, citing a Defense Ministry statement. A video reportedly showing the tank being hit by a kamikaze drone was published by the…
Moscow responds to NATO chief’s ‘Jesus’ comment about Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister has not worked in vain, since he made Mark Rutte remember Christ, Maria Zakharova has said NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte mentioning Jesus Christ when talking about Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov means that Moscow’s top diplomat is doing good job, ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said. She was referring to…
One Year of Patriots for Europe: Successes, Challenges and Future Prospects
Almost exactly one year ago, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, former Czech Prime Minister and opposition leader Andrej Babiš, and leader of the Austrian Freedom Party (FPÖ), Herbert Kickl, announced the establishment of a new European political alliance called ‘Patriots for Europe’ (PfE). Subsequently, the group has grown with the accession of sovereignist forces across…
Putin-backed effort saves Siberian tiger from extinction
The population of the big cat in Russia has increased to 750, according to the foundation started by the president Russia’s population of Amur tigers, also known as Siberian tigers, is no longer under threat of extinction, the chair of the Amur Tiger Center announced on Wednesday. The foundation was launched in 2013 by Russian…
EU blocks UK from joining pan-European trade network – FT
London has reportedly sought to join the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean convention to support its exporters in the wake of Brexit The EU has refused to allow the UK join a streamlined network that offers lower tariffs to 20 countries that trade with the bloc, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing officials. According to the article, the…
‘India is committed to BRICS’ – Modi
India’s PM believes the platform will contribute to a “balanced multipolar world order” BRICS is a crucial platform for fostering cooperation and collaboration in the Global South and is exploring ways to promote the interests of emerging economies, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday. Modi’s comments come ahead of the BRICS Summit, which…
Germany announces deployment of warships to Arctic
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has accused Russia of militarizing the region Germany will send navy ships to patrol Arctic waters in response to Russia’s growing military presence in the region, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced on Monday. Russia has insisted that it is mirroring NATO moves in the far north to maintain balance. Earlier this…
NATO circles around China in more ways than one
The alliance’s latest summit avoided confronting Beijing but could not cover up the efforts to contain the Asian great power The June NATO summit, held in The Hague, ended with a significant headline: a collective pledge to increase annual defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035. This bold target, far exceeding the current 2%…
Third Parties in American History — Is Elon Musk’s Next?
Currently, we are watching the sequel to the Elon Musk–Donald Trump feud. After a blowup and quick make-up in May, Musk is blowing a gasket on his own social media platform X again over President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill. And, just like a month and a half ago, he is threatening to create a…
Ukraine presses US for weapons
Kiev has summoned Washington’s envoy after a reported halt of military deliveries Ukraine has summoned the US chargé d’affaires in Kiev, John Ginkel, following reports that Washington had suspended deliveries of key weapons systems. Military experts and Western officials have repeatedly stressed that the country wouldn’t last without foreign aid. Previously, several American media outlets,…
Polish president-elect voices opposition to Ukraine joining EU
Karol Nawrocki has said that under current conditions Kiev should not be in NATO either Ukraine must meet specific conditions before joining the European Union and cannot currently become a NATO member, Polish President-elect Karol Nawrocki said in an interview with national media on Monday. Nawrocki restated his stance on Kiev’s membership aspirations on Polsat…
US confirms suspension of military aid to Kiev
This is what ‘America first’ looks like, envoy to NATO Matthew Whitaker says Washington is suspending its supply of weapons to Ukraine as part of its “America first” policy, US envoy to NATO Matthew Whitaker has told Fox Business. It needs to make sure it has enough air defense systems in its own arsenal before…
Russia should abolish diaspora groups – official
Government agencies should not deal with “illegal entities,” Marina Akhmedova has said Ethnic diaspora groups should be banned in Russia, Marina Akhmedova, a member of the presidential human rights сouncil, has said amid a flare-up with neighboring Azerbaijan. Tensions between Moscow and Baku spiked after police raids last week on an alleged organized crime group…
Russia and India look to expand cooperation in building warships – official
The largest Russian shipbuilding company has said it would like to participate in Indian defense indigenization efforts Moscow and New Delhi are looking to expand cooperation in naval construction, the head of the largest shipbuilding company in Russia has said. Speaking at the official handing-over ceremony of the frigate Tamal to the Indian Navy on Tuesday,…
Dollar enduring worst year since 1973 – NYT
The greenback has dropped over 10% in 2025, amid US President Donald Trump’s tariffs and rising deficits The US dollar has fallen more than 10% against major currencies in the first half of 2025, marking its worst start to a year since 1973, the New York Times reported on Monday, citing trading data. The decline…
MI6 infiltrated IAEA – media
A veteran British spy allegedly worked inside the UN nuclear watchdog amid escalating tensions over Iran, according to Grayzone A British intelligence operative allegedly infiltrated the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to help coordinate Western sanctions against Iran, The Grayzone wrote on Tuesday. The outlet cited leaked documents describing MI6 agent Nicholas Langman and his…
Kiev strips citizenship from head of largest Christian church – SBU
The government has been conducting a crackdown on the Ukrainian Orthodox Church for years Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky has revoked the citizenship of the seniormost bishop of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC), the SBU security agency reported on Wednesday. According to the agency, it has evidence that 80-year-old Metropolitan Onufry obtained Russian citizenship in 2002,…
Moscow strengthens transport ties with three African countries
Russia, Djibouti, Egypt, and Morocco will form working groups to coordinate projects following talks in Türkiye Moscow has agreed with Djibouti, Egypt, and Morocco to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the transport sector, with a focus on regulatory development and the exchange of expertise in sustainable and innovative transport solutions, according to Russian Ministry of Transport….
California fireworks warehouse explodes live on air (VIDEO)
The blast occurred during an NBC TV broadcast A fire and explosion at a fireworks warehouse in California were captured live on television on Tuesday, and dramatic footage of the blaze has been spreading on social media. The blast occurred during a live evening broadcast by Sacramento NBC affiliate KCRA. A helicopter video showed white…
Despite Global Risks, Hungary Sees Economic Stability Through Banking
Amid heightened global instability, central banks in both Europe and the United States have adjusted their economic forecasts—raising inflation projections while lowering expectations for GDP growth. Speaking at the European Central Bank’s annual conference in Sintra, Portugal, Governor of the Hungarian National Bank (MNB) Mihály Varga emphasized the weight of these developments and highlighted the…
Ex-Ukrainian president accuses Zelensky of ‘authoritarianism’
Pyotr Poroshenko has been personally sanctioned with a ban on foreign travel and restrictions on media access Former Ukrainian President Pyotr Poroshenko has accused his successor, Vladimir Zelensky, of using state power to suppress political rivals, including himself. The warning about Zelensky’s “authoritarianism” was made in an interview published on Tuesday by The Times. Poroshenko,…
Russian IT sector sees Asia influx — Kommersant
The number of foreign companies registering their businesses in the first half of 2025 was reportedly nearly double the total for 2024 The number of foreign IT companies applying to register their businesses in Russia surged sharply in the first half of 2025, with Asian firms leading the charge, Kommersant reported on Tuesday, citing research…
Russia names its priority in relations with Azerbaijan amid rift
There are those trying to spoil ties between the two nations, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said Maintaining friendly bilateral relations is important for both Russia and Azerbaijan, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has insisted, commenting on the current flare-up between Moscow and Baku. On Tuesday, a court in Baku ordered the four-month…
USAID Ceases All Operations — Balázs Orbán: RIP to US-Funded Revolutions
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on 1 July 2025 that the US Agency for International Development (USAID) has ended all of its operations—a move hailed as a significant victory for sovereignist, patriotic forces worldwide. ‘During the Trump Administration’s thorough review of thousands of programmes and over $715 billion in inflation-adjusted spending over the…
Hungary’s Airspace Hits New Heights as Budapest Airport, Overflight Traffic Break Records
Air traffic over Hungary has reached record levels, with Budapest Airport experiencing a 14 per cent increase in traffic and overflight operations up by 6 per cent year-on-year, according to Ferenc Túri, CEO of HungaroControl, the country’s air navigation service provider. Speaking on Hungary’s M1 news channel, Túri emphasized that the country’s popularity as a…
Russian ally names ‘first step’ towards Ukraine ceasefire
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko says the US could order Zelensky to suspend strikes if it truly seeks to end the conflict The US could pressure Ukraine into halting long-range strikes against Russian territory as a first step toward achieving a comprehensive ceasefire, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Tuesday. Lukashenko recently met with Keith Kellogg,…
France returns military base to Senegal
Paris is withdrawing its troops after the African country scrapped a decades-old defense agreement France has handed over a military communications base in western Senegal to local authorities after withdrawing its troops, the French embassy has announced. The West African nation’s president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, called for an end to a decades-old defense pact with…
Richest Russians add $24 billion to wealth – Bloomberg
Norilsk Nickel’s owner Vladimir Potanin and many others saw massive gains The combined net worth of Russia’s wealthiest businessmen rose by more than $24.5 billion in the first half of 2025, according to data published on Monday by the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The index, which tracks the daily fortunes of the world’s 500 richest individuals,…
Drilling rig capsizes in Gulf of Suez – Cairo
The incident reportedly killed four crew members, while six remain missing A drilling rig has sunk in the Gulf of Suez, Egypt’s Petroleum Ministry has reported, citing the company operating the barge. Four members of the 31-person crew were killed in the incident while six others are missing, according to local news portal Al-Youm as-Sabia….
Protesters Demand Snap Elections in Serbia Despite Ruling Party Wins
During the weekend, masses of people took to the streets of Belgrade demanding snap elections. Protests have been ongoing in Serbia—Hungary’s southern neighbour—since November last year. Protesters, disillusioned with President Aleksandar Vučić’s government, accused Belgrade of growing increasingly authoritarian and corrupt. While this weekend’s march still drew a considerable crowd, with approximately 150,000 people attending,…
One step forward, two steps back: The illusion of a Russian-American thaw
Trump’s decision to ease sanctions on Gazprombank is a short-term transaction, not a sign of broader normalization Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has announced that US President Donald Trump has lifted financial sanctions against Russia that had blocked Rosatom from continuing construction of the Paks Nuclear Power Plant 2 in Hungary. Although the Biden administration’s…
Nearly half of Americans believe US won’t be a superpower within a decade – poll
A YouGov survey reflects concerns regarding potential economic and political crises A significant share of American adults believe the United States may face severe crises within the next decade and lose its status as a global superpower, according to a recent YouGov survey. Of the 1,111 adults polled online in mid-June, 21% said it is…
Trump threatens New York mayoral frontrunner with arrest
The US president has warned that he will be watching “communist” Zohran Mamdani very carefully US President Donald Trump has warned that the presumptive Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, could be arrested if he follows through on his promise to prevent federal officials from enforcing immigration laws in the country’s largest…
Hungary and Montenegro Strengthen Regional Alliance and Push for EU Integration
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán called Montenegro a ‘key country’ for Hungary during a working visit by Montenegrin Prime Minister Milojko Spajić in Budapest on Tuesday. The two countries signed agreements on infrastructure development and telecommunications cooperation, capping off nearly two years of negotiations. Orbán emphasized that Hungary views Montenegro as a strategic partner, nearly…
100 Years of Diplomatic Ties Between Hungary and Iran
On the 100th anniversary of Hungarian–Iranian diplomatic relations, a Hungarian delegation attended the 7th Iran Expo exhibition in Tehran. The event provided an opportunity for Hungarian and Iranian private sector companies to engage in direct negotiations and lay the groundwork for new business collaborations. Iran’s Most Important Export Exhibition The Iran Expo 2025 is Iran’s…
Trump threatens Hamas with something ‘worse’
The US president has urged the Palestinian group to accept his Gaza ceasefire proposal US President Donald Trump has publicly warned Hamas against rejecting a new American-backed ceasefire proposal, stating that the militant group’s position will only deteriorate if it refuses to accept the deal, which has allegedly already been agreed upon with Israel. The…
