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US VP Vance visits Hungary to back Orban's election amid Iran war
US Vice President JD Vance has arrived in Budapest to back Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban ahead of April 12 elections. The two-day visit includes a rally, a $500 million oil deal, and possible talks on the ongoing US-Israeli war against Iran. Turkey, which has maintained dialogue with both sides, is closely watching the escalation's impact on regional stability and energy flows.
07 April 2026
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French magazine Le Point slams Trump on ‘The Great Heist’ cover
France’s Le Point magazine has published a scathing cover story titled “The Great Heist,” accusing President Trump of turning the White House into a “money-printing machine” for his family’s personal enrichment. The report alleges a kleptocratic shift in US governance, linking policy decisions to Trump’s business interests.
07 April 2026
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US redirects Switzerland’s F-35 funds to Israel for Patriot missiles
Switzerland has discovered that its F-35 fighter jet payments were redirected by the US to fund Patriot air defense systems for Israel. Due to a legal loophole in the financial agreement, Bern could not stop the transfer even after canceling its own Patriot procurement.
07 April 2026
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Spanish PM reiterates call for immediate end to Middle East war
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has renewed his demand for an immediate halt to the war in the Middle East, warning that further escalation would bring a “devastating global setback.” He spoke following phone calls with the leaders of Egypt, Jordan, and Qatar.
07 April 2026
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UK unable to counter Iran missile threat, Wallace warns
Former UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace cautioned that Britain currently lacks the capability to intercept long-range Iranian missiles, criticizing officials for understating the risk. His remarks come as tensions escalate between Iran, the US and Israel, raising concerns over Europe’s defense readiness and the growing reach of advanced missile technology.
06 April 2026
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EU warns Iran escalation blocks ceasefire and peace talks
European Council President Antonio Costa cautioned that intensifying military actions involving Iran will only deepen instability rather than deliver a ceasefire. Stressing diplomacy as the only viable path, he also condemned attacks on civilian infrastructure, including energy facilities, while urging Tehran to halt regional strikes and ensure maritime security in the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz.
06 April 2026
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Slovak premier demands EU allow Russian oil and gas deliveries
Slovak prime minister Robert Fico has called on the European Union to reconsider sanctions on Russian oil and gas as the Middle East conflict disrupts global energy supplies. Following talks with Hungary’s Viktor Orban, Fico urged Brussels to resume dialogue with Moscow and restore flows through the Druzhba pipeline. Both leaders accuse Ukraine of blocking deliveries for political reasons.
05 April 2026
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Berlin calls for scrapping EU unanimity on foreign affairs
Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has called on the European Union to abandon its unanimity principle in foreign and security policy before the current legislative term ends. Citing Hungary’s blockade of a €90 billion loan to Ukraine, Wadephul argued that qualified majority voting would make the bloc more effective on the global stage. He stressed that the current system undermines EU unity and credibility.
04 April 2026
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Macron calls for new world order, warns against passivity
French President Emmanuel Macron urged nations to avoid passivity amid global “disorder,” calling for a new international order based on cooperation among “able and willing countries.” Speaking in South Korea, he warned against dependence on both Chinese dominance and American unpredictability.
03 April 2026
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Rights groups urge EU action against Israeli death penalty law
A coalition of 31 organizations, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, has called on the EU to take urgent measures against an Israeli law imposing the death penalty exclusively on Palestinian prisoners. The groups describe the legislation as discriminatory and a violation of international law.
03 April 2026
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France calls Israeli death penalty law ‘inhumane and degrading’
France has condemned Israel’s new law allowing the death penalty for Palestinian prisoners, calling the sanction “inhumane and degrading.” The French Foreign Ministry spokesperson also defended Paris’s right to speak honestly with allies, after Israel’s ambassador questioned France’s “friendly” stance.
03 April 2026
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France rebuffs US Iran criticism: ‘It is not our operation’
President Emmanuel Macron has rejected US criticism over France’s refusal to join military action against Iran, calling a potential operation to “liberate” the Strait of Hormuz “unrealistic.” Macron stressed that Washington and Israel decided on the campaign alone and cannot expect French help.
02 April 2026
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Israel’s French arms ban seen as symbolic, says Mediapart
Israel’s decision to halt military equipment purchases from France is largely symbolic, according to investigative outlet Mediapart. Paris delivered only €16.1 million worth of arms to Israel in 2024, while supplying over €1 billion to Iraq and hundreds of millions to Gulf states.
02 April 2026
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UK hosts virtual summit over Hormuz shipping crisis
More than 30 nations will join a UK-led virtual summit on Thursday to address the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital energy route. The US is not expected to attend, as President Trump calls on other nations to take responsibility for reopening the waterway.
02 April 2026
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Polish PM warns Europe’s crisis looks like ‘Putin’s dream plan’
Donald Tusk has warned that NATO tensions, an energy crisis, and halted Ukraine aid are aligning with Russian interests. The Polish leader’s remarks come as the US-Israeli war on Iran further destabilizes global markets—a situation Türkiye is monitoring with growing concern.
02 April 2026
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NATO not designed for Strait of Hormuz operations, says France
Deputy Defense Minister Alice Rufo rejects US-led coalition initiative, stressing alliance unity and urging focus on collective defense of Euro-Atlantic territory.
01 April 2026
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War in Middle East adds €14bn to Europe’s energy bill in 30 days
Gas prices surge 70% and oil 60% since conflict began, with EU energy chief warning that even a sudden peace will not restore normalcy anytime soon.
01 April 2026
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Spain urges Middle East de-escalation, warns ‘democracy not built with bombs’
Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares calls for renewed diplomacy, emphasizing that regional peace hinges on mutual recognition between Israel and Palestine.
01 April 2026
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EU’s Costa urges de-escalation and civilian protection amid Iran conflict
European Council President Antonio Costa warned that the Middle East situation is “extremely dangerous” following a call with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian. He called for restraint, the protection of civilians, and renewed diplomatic efforts, adding that the EU stands ready to help reduce tensions.
31 March 2026
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