BUDAPEST -- Peter Magyar was sworn in as Hungary's prime minister on Saturday after winning a parliamentary vote at the inaugural session of the new National Assembly, pledging to "change the system."
A total of 195 out of the 199 members of parliament cast votes, with 140 in favor, 54 against and 1 abstentions. Magyar, leader of Hungary's Tisza Party, secured the required majority to be elected prime minister, marking the start of his four-year term. (Hungary-PM)
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SYDNEY -- The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) projected that the far-right populist One Nation party won a by-election on Saturday, marking the first time the party has won a lower house seat in Australia's federal parliament.
David Farley, a former agribusiness executive, becomes the first One Nation candidate ever elected to the House of Representatives, the ABC reported. (Australia-Far-Right Party-Lower House)
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TEHRAN -- Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan exchanged views on the current situation in West Asia during a phone call on Friday.
Araghchi briefed Fidan on the latest developments in Iran's diplomatic efforts and initiatives to definitively end the war imposed by the United States and Israel, according to a statement released by the Iranian Foreign Ministry on Saturday. (Iran-Türkiye)
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MADRID -- Spanish Health Minister Monica Garcia said on Saturday that the cruise ship MV Hondius is expected to arrive at the port of Granadilla on the Spanish island of Tenerife between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m. local time (0300-0500 GMT) on Sunday, as authorities continue to monitor a hantavirus outbreak linked to the vessel.
Speaking to the media, Garcia said the first step upon the ship's arrival would be to check whether any passengers show symptoms of the virus. Passengers will disembark wearing face masks, she added. (Spain-Hantavirus) ■
