Many Polls Say Orban Will Lose. But He Has an Edge Even Before Voting Begins.
Over 16 years, Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s party has repeatedly tweaked the electoral system to its advantage, making the vote free, but not entirely fair.
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Israeli airstrikes kill 22 more in Lebanon
BEIRUT: At least 22 people have been killed since early Saturday in a fresh wave of Israeli attacks on Lebanon, the Lebanese state-run media reported. The health ministry said on Saturday that more than 90 people were killed in Israeli air strikes across the country in the past 24 hours, bringing the war’s death toll … Read more
Mass Stampede at Haitian Tourist Site Leaves Dozens Dead
The tragedy took place at the Citadelle Laferrière, a historic fortress in northern Haiti and one of the country’s defining symbols.
What Now? Vance Leaves Iran Talks Without a Deal.
The lack of a breakthrough after 21 hours of negotiations leaves the Trump administration facing several unpalatable options.
Indian media fails to digest Pakistan’s peacemaker role
Diplomatic momentum builds in Islamabad despite sensationalism and skepticism from Indian media KARACHI: As the Pakistan-mediated ‘Islamabad Talks’ between the United States and Iran began on Saturday, the world watched closely except for some “evil eyes” across the border still clinging to propaganda over nuance. Consistent with a long-standing pattern of criticising Pakistan, Indian broadcast … Read more
What to Know as Hungary Votes in Elections Watched by the World
With Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a standard-bearer for global populism, in political peril, the vote on Sunday could have far-reaching implications.
Iran denies US claim of ‘clearing out’ Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON/TEHRAN: US Central Command said on Saturday that two Navy guided missile destroyers have begun clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz, as some ships are still unable to pass through the critical waterway despite the ceasefire. However, the spokesperson of the Iranian military’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has ‘strongly’ denied the US claim that … Read more
World waits with bated breath
US, Iran hold first face-to-face meeting in decades marking a significant moment for two countries Marathon meet ISLAMABAD: Mediated by Pakistan, senior figures from Iran and the United States held a 14-hour long talks on Saturday, including first face-to-face meeting at the highest level since 1979, in Islamabad, seeking to iron out key … Read more
PAF jets deployed to Saudi airbase, says Riyadh
Pakistan has sent fighter jets and other military forces to Saudi Arabia to boost security under a defence pact between the two countries, the kingdom’s defence ministry said on Saturday. In September 2025, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a landmark “Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement”, declaring that “any aggression against either country shall be considered an … Read more
Gilgit-Baltistan elections to be held on June 7
GILGIT: General elections in Gilgit-Baltistan will be held on June 7, the GB Election Commission announced on Saturday after a four-month delay. General elections for the G-B Assembly were scheduled for Jan 24, 2026. However, days after the announcement, the elections were postponed indefinitely due to harsh weather conditions in the region. The G-B Election … Read more