In Hungary, Voters Exposed the Limits of China’s Ties to Orban
Beijing depended on Hungary’s outgoing leader, Viktor Orban, to gain a toehold in Europe. A giant battery factory proved a step too far. Source link
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Trump to Host Brazil’s President Lula at White House After Months of Ups and Downs
President Trump and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who have had a rocky relationship, will meet on Thursday for talks on security, trade and critical minerals. Source link
ECB should keep its options open for June meeting, says departing French governor
François Villeroy de Galhau warns policymakers to focus on ‘second-round effects’ of energy shock Source link
Australian Women and Children Linked to ISIS Fighters Return Home
Four women and nine children arrived in Australia from detention camps in northeast Syria after a yearslong controversy over their fate. Source link
The Long Journey From the Strait of Hormuz to the Gas Tank
This month-long journey cannot be meaningfully sped up. Ships can sail faster, but that risks safety and uses more fuel, raising costs. Once the oil reaches land, the refining, loading and transit speeds are constrained by the existing infrastructure. Japan is fortunate enough to have strategic energy reserves and a robust distribution system that can…
Islamic State-linked women arrive home in Australia from Syria
A group of nine women and children has landed in Melbourne while another woman and her child arrived in Sydney. Source link
Why the shift from savings glut to grab is good for investors
Countries and companies will need to compete for funds to meet their spending plans Source link
UniCredit to sell parts of its Russian business
Bank says move will hit profits by up to €3.3bn Source link
Maersk warns economic impact of Iran conflict will ripple for months
World’s second-largest container shipping line says costs have increased by $500mn per month Source link
Restore Britain: the far-right party trying to outflank Nigel Farage
Launched by ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe, it’s endorsed by billionaire Elon Musk and polling at around 3% in the UK Source link