Future of US–Ukraine Minerals Deal Clouded by Russian Gains

Russia’s capture of Shevchenko—site of a key lithium deposit—is alarming investors over the future of a US–Ukraine critical minerals deal. With further Russian advances, Donald Trump may face a tough choice: ramp up pressure on Moscow or risk the deal’s collapse.

The Paradox of Slavery in American History

Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the U.S., yet the legacy of human bondage extends far beyond American shores. From African complicity in the slave trade to Black slaveholders in early America, and the persistence of slavery in parts of modern Africa, this article explores the often overlooked complexities of a global and ongoing issue.

Trump Took the Stage, Ukraine Took a Back Seat: Inside the 2025 NATO Summit

At the NATO summit in The Hague, leaders pledged record defence spending—5 per cent of GDP by 2035—marking the biggest shift since the Cold War. While Ukraine saw little progress toward membership, Donald Trump stole the spotlight with military success and strong support from allies, reshaping the summit’s focus toward core defence.

Hungarian Astronaut Tibor Kapu to Conduct Key Experiments at ISS

Hungary has returned to space after 45 years as Tibor Kapu, aboard Axiom Space’s Ax-4 mission, joins the ISS crew to conduct cutting-edge research. Kapu, tasked with experiments from cardiovascular monitoring to advanced navigation systems, represents the HUNOR programme’s ambitions while contributing to crucial studies on microgravity’s impact on human health and technology.

Banning Pride Parades Is Not a Big Deal If It Happens in California

Hungary has received extensive negative coverage from the mainstream media in the West after the National Assembly passed a law restricting the Budapest Pride march earlier this year. Back in 2019, however, the coverage was very different when city officials in Modesto, California, denied the permit for a straight pride parade.

Orbán Praises Trump’s ‘Common Sense’ Diplomacy at NATO Summit

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán welcomed the return of what he called ‘common sense diplomacy’, as reflected in US President Donald Trump’s approach to managing global conflicts. He also stated that Russia does not pose a real threat to NATO, asserting that the Alliance is significantly stronger.