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Cyprus: Global politics felt at Candidates chess tournaments The FIDE Candidates tournaments are two of the most important events in the chess calendar. This year, they took place in Cyprus. But tension relating to Russia and the war in the Middle East was never too far away. Myanmar frees over 4,000 prisoners in annual tradition Myanmar's new president says he wants stability and reconciliation in a nation torn apart by a military coup. Those to be released include former President Win Myint. Nuba Mountains, a fragile refuge on Sudan's front line Squeezed between Sudan and South Sudan, the self-governed Nuba Mountains are grappling with complex war dynamics while hosting hundreds of thousands of refugees they are scarcely able to support. Overshadowed by Iran, Gaza stuck between war and peace With the war in Iran, the conflict in Gaza has faded from international attention. Despite a six-month ceasefire, efforts to end the conflict have stalled. India: Parliament votes on women's quota, delimitation amid opposition row India's Modi government is eyeing a passage of key bills that could overhaul Parliament seats and pave the way for a women's quota. The opposition has reservations, casting doubt on the intentions behind the push. US military in Libya: Pursuing unity, or pressuring Russia? For the first time, Libya is hosting the Flintlock military exercise and soldiers from both sides of the divided country are taking part. It's due to security concerns, economic interests and competition with Russia. Will Bulgaria's election change the country's course? Bulgarians will vote in their eighth parliamentary election in five years on April 19. Former President Rumen Radev is projected to win. Radev, who has a record of pro-Russian stances, is pledging to fight corruption. IMF, World Bank restore relations with Venezuela The IMF and World Bank have resumed formal engagement with Venezuela. The move further legitimizes the Latin American country's interim government and paves the way for financial support. Several killed in Russian strikes across Ukraine, many more injured A 12-year-old was among those killed as Russian missile and drone attacks hit Ukrainian cities of Kyiv, Odesa and Dnipro. The immense cost of Iran's nuclear program Iran insists that its nuclear program is for peaceful, civilian purposes, including energy production. But the figures and statistics paint a different picture. Why India's SMEs are suffering from Hormuz Strait crisis Since the blockade of the vital shipping route, spice hub Kerala and ceramics manufacturing center Morbi are two of regional sites in India affected. Can anything be done to support small-scale traders there? Top EU court rules online gamblers can sue for compensation if betting illegal in home country The ECJ has ruled that online gamblers can seek compensation if they lost money when gambling was illegal in their home country, even if the laws have since changed. This could pave the way for others to reclaim losses. Germany-Israel divide deepens after Merz criticism The Israeli finance minister's sharp criticism of the German chancellor's views on Israel's settlement policy is just the latest sign of a growing estrangement. What's the current state of German-Israeli relations?