Politics
Crocodiles and snakes for border security
Indian units of the Border Security Force (BSF) have been instructed to assess the feasibility of using reptiles along the river sections of the border with Bangladesh. These are vulnerable stretches where it is difficult to erect physical barriers due to the challenging terrain and flooding.
France has accused Hungary of betraying the EU over a document for Lavrov
France has publicly accused Hungary of “betraying solidarity” following the leak of recordings in which Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó allegedly promised Sergey Lavrov that he would hand over a document relating to negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to the EU. The scandal erupted a few days before the parliamentary elections in Hungary, where Viktor Orbán faces his most serious challenge in 16 years.
Netanyahu has stated that Israel is prepared to resume hostilities with Iran if necessary
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that the country will achieve its objectives regarding Iran either through negotiations or by resuming hostilities. He emphasised that the ceasefire does not mean the end of the campaign.
Hungary has suggested a possible link between Oschadbank funds and corruption; the bank denies this and claims the video has been doctored
The Hungarian side has raised suspicions regarding the origin of funds belonging to Ukraine’s Oschadbank that were seized on its territory. The bank denies these allegations and claims that the published materials have been falsified.
The Trump administration is considering withdrawing troops from NATO countries due to its stance on the war with Iran
In the US, discussions are underway regarding possible measures to be taken against NATO allies who, according to the administration, failed to support the actions of the US and Israel during the war with Iran. Among the options being considered is the redeployment of US troops in Europe.
US Vice-President J.D. Vance has praised Viktor Orbán for his stance on Ukraine
During his visit to Budapest, US Vice-President J.D. Vance expressed his support for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his stance on the war between Russia and Ukraine.
North Korea has fired several ballistic missiles towards the Sea of Japan
On 8 April, North Korea fired several ballistic missiles towards the Sea of Japan (East Sea). They flew approximately 240 kilometres before falling into the sea.
The Foreign Ministry has recalled Ukraine’s honorary consul in the Dominican Republic following an investigation
The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs conducted a further investigation following public outcry over the appointment of an honorary consul in the Dominican Republic. As a result, Viktoria Yakimova’s appointment was revoked.
Secret agreement between Hungary and Russia: media reveal 12-point plan for rapprochement
In December 2025, Hungary and Russia signed a 12-point plan for closer cooperation. The agreement provides for coordination between the two governments in various fields – ranging from nuclear energy to education and sport.
“I used to bring the police chief between 50,000 and 100,000 dollars from Mogilevich, and Orban 300,000 dollars or more,” – László Kovács, former member of an organised crime group in Budapest
Laszlo Kovacs, a former member of a criminal gang, has claimed that cash was handed over by Semyon Mogilevich to Hungarian officials in the 1990s. He has also promised to give official evidence in court should there be a change of government.
Bill Gates is set to give evidence to the US Congress in the Jeffrey Epstein case
Microsoft founder Bill Gates is due to appear before a US congressional committee investigating the activities of Jeffrey Epstein in June. The hearing is scheduled for 10 June.
Russia wants to establish a buffer zone in the Vinnytsia region — Presidential Office
The Russian army wants to establish a buffer zone in the Vinnytsia region on the border with unrecognised Transnistria. Pavlo Palisa, Deputy Head of the President’s Office, said that this is the first time the Kremlin has made such plans, but that he does not yet see the Russians having sufficient forces to carry them out.
