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US maritime restrictions increase economic pressure on Iran A US naval blockade will cut off Iran's main source of hard currency by halting most of its oil exports. Will Donald Trump's pressure force Tehran back to negotiations or widen the conflict? Iran war: Talks collapse is bad news for ordinary Iranians The collapse of the US-Iran talks has cast fresh doubt over whether the two sides can bridge the gap dividing them. But whether diplomacy will succeed also depends on a range of challenges inside Iran. End of the Orban era: Hungary and Europe breathe again Viktor Orban's Fidesz party was swept aside in Hungary's parliamentary election. His defeat is a blow for Putin, Trump and populists the world over. Election winner Peter Magyar is promising major change. US-Iran war: Is Pakistan a real peacemaker? Islamabad has been praised for mediating the conflict between Iran and the US, but with an ongoing war with Kabul and a crackdown on the opposition at home, it needs to do some serious work to improve its stock. Australia appoints first female army chief Susan Coyle is set to take over as Australia's army chief in July, becoming the first woman to hold that position in the country's history. Coyle joined the army at age 17. Burkina Faso: Moving forward without democracy Burkina Faso's junta leader Ibrahim Traore rejects democracy, while a new alliance in exile pushes for its return — but Traore holds the advantage. Pope Leo: I am not afraid of Trump administration The pontiff stressed that his increasingly strong anti-war statements are not attacks on any one person. Peru general elections: Fujimori leading, runoff likely Keiko Fujimori looked set to face a conservative rival in a runoff vote. More than 30 candidates had been contention for the presidency. Why Africa remains divided over Macky Sall's UN bid Burundi nominated former Senegal president Macky Sall for UN chief, but Africa's backing fractured. AU procedural disputes, objections and regional politics scuppered a united endorsement. Hungary: Peter Magyar's election heralds thaw in EU ties Following the ouster of Russia-friendly Viktor Orban after 16 years, Europe is now waiting to see if his designated successor Peter Magyar can make good on his promises to repair ties with Brussels. US-Iran talks: What prevented a deal and what's next? The United States and Iran concluded 21 hours of direct talks in Pakistan on Sunday without reaching a deal to end the war, casting uncertainty over a fragile two-week ceasefire. Boosting women's role in politics, Dutch-style Some 504 women were elected in recent Dutch local elections, with a "Vote for a Woman" campaign boosting their chances to gather preferential votes. Despite the record figure, women remain underrepresented.