BUDAPEST, Aug 8 - Hungary's ruling Tisza party nominated Andras Baka, a former head of the Supreme Court, as the country's next president, the party's parliamentary group said on Facebook on Saturday. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Andras Baka is expected to be elected to the largely ceremonial position by Parliament on Aug 11. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Reports of Iranians stealing bread, cheese and meat from supermarkets align with food inflation exceeding 112%, raising fears of a breaking point.