Advancing LGBT rights is a prerequisite for Ukraine to join the European Union A Ukrainian municipal court has effectively acknowledged a same-sex relationship between two men as a legal union, despite national laws prohibiting gay marriage, local media reported Thursday. According to the Legal-Judicial Paper news outlet, the decision was made in a civil case…
Donald Trump has lifted restrictions on former FIDE head Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, who called it proof of Washington’s desire for new relations Former World Chess Federation (FIDE) president Kirsan Ilyumzhinov has been removed from the US sanctions list following an executive order signed by President Donald Trump on Monday. The decision came as part of Trump’s…
Sales of new vehicles in the first half of the year fell by nearly a third, according to the Trade Ministry New car sales in Russia totaled 607,500 units in the first half of 2025, down 28% from a year earlier, the Ministry of Industry and Trade said on Wednesday. The sharp decline follows a…
The indigenous population of the state of Victoria suffered “near-complete physical destruction” at the hands of colonists, a report has said British colonisers committed “genocide” against the Aboriginal people in the Australian state of Victoria after arriving in the area in the early 1830s, a commission investigating injustices against the indigenous population has said. The…
US House Republicans have narrowly overcome internal division to move the president’s flagship legislation forward US President Donald Trump has overcome internal Republican opposition to his sweeping spending bill, through all-caps public messages and private calls, during a key House session. Together with House speaker Mike Johnon, Trump secured a narrow win in a vote…
Hungary has reached a historic low in the number of registered jobseekers, according to a statement released by the Ministry for National Economy. The government emphasized that this milestone reflects the success of its targeted programmes designed to help people into work as quickly as possible. Despite external pressure from Brussels to direct more financial…
US multinationals ExxonMobil and Chevron, along with France’s TotalEnergies, are among dozens of firms taking part in the licensing round Libya has launched its first energy exploration tender since the NATO-backed 2011 uprising that ousted and killed long-time leader Muammar Gaddafi. Thirty-seven international oil giants are taking part, an official of the North African country’s…
The Russian and US presidents have held several conversations in recent months, mainly discussing the Ukraine conflict Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that he will hold a phone call with his US counterpart, Donald Trump, on Thursday. The Russian leader made the announcement while touring an exhibition in Moscow of emerging Russian brands, adding…
New Delhi is concerned about a bill to impose 500% tariffs on countries that buy Russian oil New Delhi has expressed its concerns with Washington over a bill that proposes to impose 500% tariffs on countries that are doing business with Russia, Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar said on Wednesday. Jaishankar, who was in Washington…
The National Assembly has passed a bill targeting the utility that belongs to Samvel Karapetyan The Armenian National Assembly has adopted a draft law allowing for the nationalization of a major electricity provider owned by businessman Samvel Karapetyan, who was arrested last month on charges of calling for the overthrow of the government. Karapetyan, who…
The country could lose tens of millions of residents within a century due to falling birth rates, new projections warn South Korea’s population could decrease 85% over the next century if current demographic trends persist, according to a new study. The research highlights the nation’s ongoing struggle with low birth rates and an aging population….
Foxconn has reportedly sent over 300 engineers and technicians back to China iPhone manufacturer Foxconn has sent more than 300 Chinese engineers and technicians back home from its factories in India, a Bloomberg report said on Thursday. The bulk of the Taiwanese electronics manufacturer’s Chinese staff at iPhone plants in southern India were told to…
The following article is a translation of a press release, which was kindly made available to our editorial team. Budapest, 2 July 2025—Rubicon Historical Magazine has entered a new era with the launch of its official English-language website, providing free content on Hungarian history to readers worldwide. The new website aims to bring Hungarian history…
The former US president has said he is “giving advice” but steering clear of direct involvement Former US President Joe Biden has claimed that foreign leaders have been urging him to reengage in global affairs, despite his retirement from public office. Speaking at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) conference in San Diego on…
Tehran has accused the IAEA of distorting the reality of its program ahead of Israeli-US attacks Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has formally ordered the suspension of cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), acting on a parliamentary decision passed in the aftermath of Israeli and US attacks on nuclear facilities. The legislation, passed by…
Diogo Jota and his brother were killed just days after the Portuguese forward’s wedding Liverpool striker Diogo Jota has died in a car accident in Spain, regional officials have confirmed. The 28-year-old Portuguese footballer was traveling with his brother, Andre Silva, 26, who was also killed in the crash. The incident occurred early on July…
Three of the eight personnel on board survived, authorities report A military helicopter deployed under an African Union (AU) peacekeeping mission in Somalia has crashed at the international airport in the capital, Mogadishu, killing five personnel on board, authorities have reported. The Mi-24 helicopter, operated by the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF), was carrying eight…
A crew from the UK has reportedly been unable to repair the aircraft for over 19 days A British F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter that has been grounded at Thiruvananthapuram Airport in southern India since June 14 will be dismantled and taken back to the UK, the News18 website reported, citing Indian government sources. With…
In a move unprecedented in recent years, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó delivered a speech as guest of honour at the US Embassy in Budapest during a reception celebrating American Independence Day. His invitation is seen as a clear sign of healing US–Hungarian relations following the deterioration under former US President…
Major General Mikhail Gudkov reportedly died after a Ukrainian missile strike on a field HQ The deputy commander-in-chief of the Russian Navy, Major General Mikhail Gudkov, has been killed while serving in Kursk Region on the border with Ukraine, the Russian Ministry of Defense has reported. Gudkov’s death was first reported by Primorye Governor Oleg…
The US president should use “every tool in the hardball diplomacy toolkit” against Brussels, Mike Benz has said US President Donald Trump must urgently threaten to “knock… the f out” of a new EU law on disinformation that obliges online platforms and search engines to restrict content deemed ‘fake news’ by the bloc, ex-State dept…
The founder and CEO of the messaging app has cited a surge in Telegram-related ‘media mistakes’ that spread rapidly despite swift denials Telegram has been subjected to a coordinated smear campaign, CEO Pavel Durov has suggested, citing the rapid spread of bogus reports about the company’s plans and policies. The claims follow the appearance of…
Moscow’s health watchdog has begun advanced courses in Kampala as part of health cooperation with Africa Russian health watchdog Rospotrebnadzor has begun training Ugandan medical personnel as part of broader cooperation with African countries on infectious disease control, the agency announced on Monday. The initiative in Kampala follows the first Russian-African International Conference on Infectious…
Sándor Csányi, in office since 2010, has just been elected to another five-year term as the Chairman of the Hungarian Football Association (MLSZ), making him the longest-serving leader in the Association’s history. On that occasion, he talked to the premier Hungarian sports daily, Nemzeti Sport, about the pressing issues of Hungarian football today. The most…
The 22-year-old had planned to assassinate a defense industry employee on behalf of Ukraine, according to the security service A young woman in St. Petersburg has been caught placing a bomb under a car, according to Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB). The suspect allegedly acted on orders from Ukraine and was targeting a defense industry…
‘There is no deforestation in Hungary—our forests are safe,’ declared State Secretary for Forests and Land Affairs Péter Zambó declared in a video shared by the Ministry of Agriculture. Zambó firmly rejected recent online claims suggesting widespread forest destruction, calling them misleading and based on false assumptions. Zambó emphasized that deforestation—defined as the uncontrolled, permanent…
Kazumi Matsui has criticized the US president’s comments likening strikes on Iran to the 1945 atomic bombing of Japan Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui has criticized US President Donald Trump for comments comparing American strikes on Iranian nuclear sites to the atomic bombings of Japan during World War II. Speaking on Wednesday, Matsui claimed Trump “does…
Rough weather and high waves delayed early rescue efforts, officials have said A ferry carrying 65 people sank near the Indonesian island of Bali late on Wednesday, resulting in at least four deaths. Thirty individuals remain unaccounted for, according to the country’s search and rescue agency. The KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya was en route from…
A Dhaka-based war crimes tribunal has found Sheikh Hasina guilty of contempt of court Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been handed a six-month prison sentence by the Dhaka-based International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in a contempt of court case, the Dhaka Tribune reports. The verdict was delivered by the three-member tribunal on Wednesday. Bangladeshi prosecutors…
The US rapper has been convicted on prostitution-related charges but has been acquitted of more serious felonies US hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has avoided a life sentence after being acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking on Wednesday, although he was convicted on two felony counts linked to prostitution. Former partners of Combs testified during…
In a stunning admission, Yasir Qadhi, the militant imam of the notorious East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC), one of Texas’s most influential mosques, has publicly confirmed his membership in the International Union of Muslim Scholars (IUMS). The Qatar-based Islamic group was founded in 2004 by Muslim Brotherhood spiritual leader Yusuf al-Qaradawi and has long maintained…
The European Parliament is set to debate a no-confidence motion against European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday, with a vote expected on Thursday, according to Belgian public broadcaster RTBF. The motion, initiated by Romanian MEP Gheorghe Piperea of the nationalist Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), part of the European Conservatives…
Several EU members are considering whether to buy American weapons for Kiev, according to the outlet Ukraine wants its EU backers to purchase American-made weapons on its behalf in order to offset the suspension of key US arms deliveries to Kiev, Politico reported on Wednesday. US media outlets reported earlier this week that supplies of…
At Wednesday’s cabinet meeting, a decision was made to introduce a discounted 3 per cent loan for those preparing to buy their first home or apartment, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced on Facebook. The new subsidy is available to anyone seeking to purchase their first home or apartment. ‘The property can be located anywhere…
Washington is losing its dominance in the global artificial intelligence race A growing number of top Western companies are adopting Chinese artificial intelligence models, challenging US dominance and potential profits in the global AI industry, the Wall Street Journal has reported. Major firms such as HSBC, Standard Chartered, and Saudi Aramco have begun deploying or testing Chinese…
The European Commission president has been under scrutiny over a Pfizergate Covid-19 vaccine scandal The Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) are set to vote on a motion of no confidence against European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen next week, citing her handling of a controversial Covid-19 vaccine deal, according to multiple media reports….
Multiple Kiev officials have criticized the halt of US weapon supplies Kiev is no longer a “priority” at the center of US foreign policy, several Ukrainian MPs have lamented after Washington suspended the supply of certain categories of weapons as part of its “America First” shift. Washington scaled back critical military aid to Kiev, reportedly…
The Obama administration’s top spies manipulated the probe from the onset, according to John Ratcliffe A US intelligence report on Russia’s alleged interference in the 2016 presidential election, commissioned by then-President Barack Obama, was nothing but a deliberate manipulation, CIA Director John Ratcliffe has said, citing his agency’s recent internal review. Known as the 2016…
Reminder: I am skipping out a day early for the July 4th holiday so there will be no newsletter on Thursday, July 3rd. Summary of today’s top items: 1. Li Qiang to represent China at BRICS summit – The Foreign Ministry confirmed earlier reporting that Premier Li will travel to Brazil for the BRICS Summit…
It’s now almost a reflex: an election is held, and someone pushes the big red Death of Democracy panic button. When Trump won, liberals saw a gold-plated Hitler in a red baseball cap. Then Biden took over and conservatives warned of Stalin or Pol Pot reborn, where your kids would be forced to go to…
“Are you the Judean People’s Front?” enquires Brian. “Fuck off,” comes the retort. “We’re the People’s Front of Judea.” Monty Python’s Life of Brian was released in 1979, at a time when radical political groupuscules tended to be Left-wing. Today, though the groups are still small, radical, and fractious, their politics are very different. This…
For all the trillions of US dollars bandied about like poker chips at a Vegas bachelor party, few Americans turned up to protest against Donald Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill as it passed through the Senate on Tuesday. Of the measly number that did, 38 were arrested by the US Capitol Police and ludicrously charged with…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
