Politics

Iran Allegedly Charging Passage Through Hormuz

Iran has reportedly begun charging transit fees to certain commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, demanding payments of up to two million US dollars in some cases, sources told Bloomberg today.

Modi and Trump Discuss Middle East Crisis: Hormuz Strait Must Remain Open for the Whole World

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump discussed the situation in the Middle East in a telephone conversation today, as well as the need for the Strait of Hormuz to remain open for navigation, Reuters reported.

Pljevlja not celebrating Independence Day due to lack of citizen interest

While parts of Montenegro are busy preparing programs for the two-decade anniversary of the referendum on state independence, some municipalities, including Pljevlja, are announcing that they will not mark May 21st, which gives this decision particular political and social weight.

Europol's large operation in five countries: criminal group involved in cigarette smuggling busted

In a coordinated operation carried out in five countries with Europol's support, a large organized criminal group suspected of cigarette smuggling was busted today, the European police agency announced.

Barrot: Israel to refrain from occupying areas in southern Lebanon

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot today called on Israel to "refrain" from occupying areas in southern Lebanon, while also welcoming Beirut's "brave decision" to expel the Iranian ambassador to that country, French media reported.

Hungary: Ruling party accuses opposition Tisza party of conspiracy with foreign intelligence

State Secretary at the Prime Minister's Office of Hungary, Balázs Hidvéghi, stated today that a new case of conspiracy, more serious than ever before, has come to light with the outbreak of a scandal involving a spy from the opposition Tisza party, which, he assessed, clearly proves that preparations for a Hungarian 'pro-Ukrainian agent government' are underway.