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Australia bans visitors from Iran for 6 months amid war Australia is concerned Iranian visitors may overstay their visas because of the war in the Middle East. UN recognizes slave trade as gravest crime against humanity The UN General Assembly has passed the resolution on transatlantic slavery despite opposition from the US and European countries. An Iranian to negotiate with: Who is Mohammad Qalibaf? Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf is one of Iran's most influential politicians and has close ties to the military. But he is also often associated with corruption, as well as his role in the suppression of protests. Hungarian election: Will Europe's far-right help Orban win? Leading European populists are throwing their weight behind Viktor Orban's reelection campaign. But the Hungarian prime minister lags behind the opposition due to talk of corruption, scandal and his Russian ties. How countries are tackling the global energy crisis With energy prices soaring and the Strait of Hormuz still closed, the world must cut demand. From 4-day workweeks and petrol rations to turning down the air con, here's what some countries are trying. Nigeria moves to broaden security alliances amid ongoing insurgency threats Nigeria is expanding security partnerships as extremist threats rise, strengthening cooperation with France, receiving continued US military support, and renewing engagement with EU leaders. Can Thailand's new government deliver on growth promises? After taking a gamble in seeking a new mandate, Thailand's newly reelected PM Anutin Charnvirakul has cast himself as a force for stability. But his government will quickly be tested by steep economic challenges. Is Iran cashing in millions from Strait of Hormuz blockade? An Iranian lawmaker claims Tehran is quietly charging tankers up to $2 million for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The move threatens to turn the key waterway into a high-stakes toll booth. How well armed is Iran, and can it replenish missiles? Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu say that Iran's missile capacity is "destroyed" and "degraded," yet Iran still strikes. How many missiles and drones remain, and how quickly can Iran rebuild its arsenal? French municipal vote: What do results mean for 2027 ballot? France's far-right National Rally did not do as well as it hoped in recent local elections. But, experts say, mainstream parties can't afford to relax ahead of the 2027 presidential elections. Iran war puts South Asia's Gulf remittances at risk Millions of South Asian workers in the Middle East provide a vital economic boost by sending money home. Economists warn these flows would be at risk if a protracted conflict dents the Gulf region's economies.