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Spain's Sanchez seeks closer China ties amid strains with US
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez begins a three-day visit to China on Monday, aiming to strengthen trade ties with the world's second-largest economy as relations with the United States show signs of strain.
Orban loses Hungary vote to pro-Europe newcomer after 16 yrs in power
Viktor Orban, who has ruled Hungary for 16 years as a self-described "thorn" in the EU's side and a defender of "illiberal democracy", on Sunday conceded defeat to conservative Peter Magyar, who won a thumping majority in parliamentary elections.
Lebanon PM says working to get Israeli troop withdrawal
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Sunday he was working to stop the Israel-Hezbollah war, even as Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu told troops in south Lebanon that the fight there was far from over.
US to begin blockade of Iranian ports Monday: military
The US military said Sunday it would begin a blockade of all Iranian ports within hours, after peace talks in Pakistan collapsed with Washington blaming the Islamic republic's refusal to abandon its nuclear ambitions.
Easter truce between Ukraine and Russia ends
An truce between Russia and Ukraine to mark the Orthodox Easter formally expired Monday, both sides having accused each other of thousands of violations, despite a lull in Russian air raids.
Peter Magyar: former govt insider promising system change
Just a few years ago, Peter Magyar applauded Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's speeches from a front row seat before emerging as the nationalist leader's most serious challenger in his 16 years in power.
Exit stage right: Hungary's Orban 16-year rule draws to an end
Hungary's Viktor Orban, who conceded defeat to his rival in parliamentary elections on Sunday, was for 16 years a dominant and divisive figure who constantly tweaked his country's political system during his time in power.
Orban concedes 'painful' defeat to conservative Magyar in Hungary polls
Nationalist Viktor Orban, who has ruled Hungary for 16 years, on Sunday conceded defeat to conservative Peter Magyar in parliamentary elections.
Delays mar vote as crisis-hit Peru picks ninth president in decade
Hours-long delays marred Peru's presidential and legislative elections on Sunday, as voters sought to end political chaos that has seen a string of presidents ousted or jailed.
Irish government announces tax cuts after fuel cost protests
Ireland's government announced fresh tax cuts on petrol and diesel at an emergency cabinet meeting Sunday after fuel cost protests that had threatened the functioning of the country's emergency services.
Trump orders blockade of Hormuz strait after Iran talks fail
President Donald Trump ordered the US Navy on Sunday to block the crucial Strait of Hormuz shipping lane, furious with Iran's refusal to surrender its nuclear ambitions after peace talks in Pakistan broke down without an agreement.
Delays mar voting as crisis-hit Peru picks ninth president in decade
Hours-long delays marred voting in Peru's presidential and legislative elections Sunday, with weary voters hoping to end political chaos that has seen nine presidents ousted or jailed in a decade.
After unsuccessful US-Iran talks, what next for Trump?
The failure of US-Iran peace talks has left President Donald Trump with several unpalatable options, as analysts say his order to blockade the strategic Strait of Hormuz could further complicate his next move.
Crunch Hungarian vote sees record turnout, with Orban's rule on line
Hungarians flocked to vote marking a record turnout, with first results expected later Sunday, in the key parliamentary election that could end Prime Minister Viktor Orban's 16-year stint in power.
Trump orders US Navy to block Hormuz Strait after Iran talks fail
President Donald Trump ordered the US Navy on Sunday to block the crucial Strait of Hormuz shipping lane, furious with Iran's refusal to surrender its nuclear ambitions after peace talks in Pakistan broke down without an agreement.
At US-Iran talks, Pakistan's field marshal takes centre stage
When US Vice President JD Vance disembarked his plane ahead of high-stakes talks with Iran in Islamabad on Saturday, he was greeted by the powerful Pakistani army chief, his civilian attire blending in with those around him.
Trump orders US Navy to block Hormuz after Iran talks fail
US President Donald Trump ordered the US Navy on Sunday to block key Gulf sea lane the Strait of Hormuz, furious with Iran's refusal to surrender its nuclear ambitions after peace talks war broke down without agreement.
Polls open as Peru picks ninth president in a decade
Polls opened in Peru's presidential and legislative elections Sunday, with crime and instability dominating a crowded race to choose the country's ninth leader in a decade.
US-Iran talks fail as world urges respect for truce
Iran and the United States failed to strike a deal Sunday to end the war in the Middle East, but there was no immediate return to hostilities and world leaders quickly urged both sides to pursue the diplomatic route to peace.
Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of Easter truce violations
Ukraine and Russia accused each other on Sunday of violating a truce in place for Orthodox Easter thousands of times, as the war dragged through its fifth year.
Cape Town mayor elected to lead S.Africa's second-largest party
South Africa's second-largest party, the Democratic Alliance, elected Cape Town's mayor Sunday to lead it into the 2029 national polls, stepping up a drive to take votes away from the faltering ANC.
US-Iran talks fail to find deal but Gulf truce holds for now
Iran and the United States failed to strike a deal Sunday to end the war in the Middle East, but there was no immediate return to hostilities and the region clung to hope that a fragile truce would hold.
Ukraine, Russia trade mass Easter truce breach barbs
Ukraine and Russia accused each other on Sunday of violating a truce in place for Orthodox Easter thousands of times, as the war dragged on into its fifth year.
Finance minister favourite as Benin votes for president
Benin was voting for a new president on Sunday, with Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni a shoo-in after overseeing a decade of economic growth in the west African country despite jihadist attacks in the north.
China's energy strategy pays off as Mideast war cramps supplies: analysts
China's long-term strategy of diversifying energy sources and building stockpiles is helping it weather disruptions from the Iran war, although some sectors still face major snags, analysts say.
Hungarians vote in closely watched election, with Orban's rule on line
Hungarians will vote on Sunday in closely watched parliamentary elections that could end nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban's 16-year stint in power as a self-described "thorn" in the EU's side.
Mideast war takes a bite out of Filipino street food vendors
Filipinos like their "pares", a traditional beef stew, served hot -- but the soaring cost of liquefied petroleum gas has made that prospect increasingly difficult since war erupted in the Middle East.
Crime-weary Peru votes for ninth president in a decade
Peru votes on Sunday to elect its ninth president in a decade, with crime-weary voters seemingly poised to extend the tide of conservative governments sweeping Latin America.
Vance says talks failed to reach deal with Iran on ending Mideast war
Iran and the United States failed to reach an agreement to end the war in the Middle East, US Vice President JD Vance said Sunday after marathon talks in Islamabad, adding that he was leaving negotiations after giving Tehran the "final and best offer".
Vance says talks failed to reach agreement with Iran
US Vice President JD Vance said Sunday that talks with Iran failed to reach an agreement, saying he was leaving after putting forward a "final and best offer".
US, Iran talks extend into second day as strait showdown deepens
Top-level peace talks between the United States and Iran entered a second day early Sunday, as Washington piled pressure by saying it had sent minesweeping ships through the vital Strait of Hormuz.
US says warships transit Strait of Hormuz in mine clearance op
Two US Navy warships transited the Strait of Hormuz to begin clearing Iranian-laid mines, US Central Command said Saturday -- a claim Tehran denied as the Revolutionary Guards threatened to deal "severely" with military vessels crossing the strategic waterway.