Budapest: Peter Magyar has officially taken office as Hungary's new prime minister, concluding Viktor Orban's 16-year tenure. Magyar was sworn in following a decisive victory by his center-right Tisza Party, which won a two-thirds majority in Hungary's 199-seat parliament, enabling it to reverse several key policies enacted during Orban's leadership.

According to Anadolu Agency, the Tisza Party's triumph over Orban's nationalist-populist Fidesz alliance marks a significant political shift in Hungary. Magyar's assumption of the prime ministerial role is expected to bring changes in the country's governance, as his party now holds the legislative power to amend policies introduced by the previous administration.

In a related development, US President Donald Trump announced that he anticipates a response from Iran regarding a new peace proposal from Washington. Trump communicated his expectations in an interview with French TV station LCI, expressing hope that Iran still wishes to engage in a deal. This comes amid heightened regional tensions following US and Israeli military actions against Iran earlier this year.

In other news, an Israeli advocacy group reported that Israel plans to release two activists from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla. The organization, Adalah, stated that the Israeli internal security service, Shin Bet, informed its legal team about the release plans for Brazilian national Thiago de Avila and Spanish activist Saif Abukeshek. The activists will be transferred to immigration authorities pending deportation procedures.