Category: Global News
Rory McIlroy wins Masters to become fourth back-to-back champion
The Northern Irishman becomes the first player to repeat at Augusta National since Tiger Woods back in 2001-2002.
Oil prices surge past $103 a barrel after US announces blockade of Iran
Asian stocks fall as naval blockade threat injects new turmoil into financial markets.
US military threatens to blockade all Iranian ports starting on Monday
Vessels will still be able to transit the Strait of Hormuz to and from non-Iranian ports, says US Central Command.
Iran war live: US military says it will block Iranian traffic in Hormuz
CENTCOM says the blockade will begin at 14:00 GMT, as Iran warns of even higher prices at the pump.
Peter Magyar says his election win has ‘liberated Hungary’ from Orban
Peter Magyar has won Hungary’s election, defeating longtime nationalist leader Viktor Orban.
What’s next for the US-Iran peace process after talks end without a deal?
Sources in Pakistan say “progress has been made” in talks between the US and Iran – even though they ended with no deal.
“The initiative is in the hands of Tehran, not Washington”
Defence analyst Mushahid Hussain Syed says the US-Iran conflict cannot be resolved through military force.
Hungary’s Viktor Orban concedes defeat in parliamentary elections
Hungary’s Viktor Orban has conceded defeat to opposition leader Peter Magyar after 16 years as prime minister.
World reacts to Peter Magyar defeating Viktor Orban, Hungary’s longtime PM
Prime Minister Viktor Orban concedes defeat as early results show his Fidesz party losing parliamentary majority.
History of flotilla campaigns to end Israel’s siege of Gaza
A 70-boat flotilla sets sail from Spain, aiming to break Israel's naval blockade on Gaza amid history of interceptions.