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Spain to receive hantavirus-hit ship in Canary Islands Three passengers abord the MV Hondius have died after a hantavirus outbreak onboard. The cruise ship has been stuck off the coast of Cape Verde since the virus was detected. Iran war: Will tensions escalate in the Strait of Hormuz? Could US President Trump's "Project Freedom" clear the congestion in the Strait of Hormuz? Or could it lead to an escalation of hostilities? Questions and answers. Strategic neutrality: How Syria is winning in the Iran war Syria's new government has deliberately not become directly involved in the Iran war. It's presenting itself as neutral and as a possible solution to the Strait of Hormuz blockade. India: West Bengal election win boosts Modi's BJP The election outcome allows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party to further expand its political dominance. Armenia balances on the tightrope between Russia and the EU Armenia is moving closer to the EU politically and strategically. But its clear orientation toward the West while keeping close ties with Russia remains a balancing act. Venice Biennale in crisis: The controversies explained The traditional Golden Lion will not be awarded this year, following the resignation of the jury over Russia's and Israel's disputed participation. Japan pivots Indo-Pacific strategy toward Southeast Asia Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi used a visit to Vietnam to update Japan's Indo-Pacific strategy, putting energy security, critical minerals and ASEAN resilience at its center. Romania's government collapses after Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan loses confidence vote Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has been voted out of office by lawmakers. Romania's coalition was driven apart by unpopular austerity measures, with the Social Democrats leaving and moving to oust the PM. Decoding China: Beijing courts Europe amid US dysfunction China is hoping to secure new allies for a future multipolar world order as the partnership between the US and the European powers slides into a crisis. Malawi fuel crisis deepens as oil shortages spread The fuel crisis has hit Malawi probably harder than anywhere else in Africa. The government has been forced to sell off precious gold reserves to buy fuel, but there is a severe cost to this, too. Taiwan's Lai returns from Eswatini trip amid China objection Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te has arrived home from the tiny African kingdom of Eswatini, after three China-friendly countries denied him permission to fly through their airspace. China: Explosion at fireworks factory kills at least 26 A blast at a fireworks factory in China has killed 26 people and wounded 61 others. President Xi Jinping has called for a thorough probe. Russia offers Ukraine May 8-9 ceasefire amid WWII anniversary, but threatens major reprisals in same breath President Putin has unilaterally declared a two-day truce amid commemorations of the end of World War II in Moscow. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy proposed his own truce starting a couple of days earlier.