In contrast to Korea and Brazil, there is currently no accountability in Russia, Turkey, or El Salvador. The leaders there can act with impunity. They do not fear electoral recall or any penalties for ...

Supporters gather outside Silivri prison, where Istanbul jailed Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu stands trial accused of widespread corruption, west of Istanbul, Turkey, March 9, 2026 ...

Iran has been upping its threats against the world’s oil supply, striking at least one cargo ship yesterday and reportedly ...

Asharq Al Awsat Russia would supply oil and gas to European buyers, provided such cooperation was "long-term" and did not put political pressure on Moscow, President Vladimir Putin said Monday. Oil ...

Since reclaiming the prime minister’s job in 2010, Viktor Orban has methodically twisted the country’s media and intellectual life into perfect alignment with his Fidesz party. (The trick has worked ...

The European Union said on Monday it was ready to bolster its maritime operations in the Middle East to protect shipping routes, after holding talks with regional leaders. The EU has been discussing ...

A sharp surge in global oil prices caused by the war in Iran has pushed up diesel and gasoline prices in Hungary, intensifying pressure on Orbán ahead of parliamentary elections on April 12 as he ...

Hungary’s parliament has adopted a resolution opposing Ukraine’s membership in the European Union, warning that admitting the war-torn country could draw the bloc directly into the conflict with ...