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China boosts ties with Taiwan after opposition leader visits China said it would resume flights between Taiwan and more cities on the mainland, as well as easing bans on Taiwanese food and TV shows. Ireland clears refinery blockade as fuel protests trigger nationwide shortages Authorities used force to reopen the country's only refinery, after days of disruption over petrol prices left fuel pumps dry and threatened emergency services operations. What could come after a rules-based world order? The war between the US, Israel and Iran was, for many, a sign that the rules-based world order, a set of principles developed after World War II, is collapsing. If that era is over, what could be next? Nigeria terror trial: Nearly 400 terror suspects convicted Hundreds of Islamist militants went on trial with prosecutors securing 386 convictions. Nigeria is in the midst of an insurgency involving extremist militant groups, including Boko Haram. How much sway does Trump have over Hungarian voters? US President Trump has backed Hungarian PM Orban. It's unclear whether the endorsement will help in Hungary's election — the European hard-right has struggled with Trump's recent anti-Europe policies and threats. Russian Memorial human rights NGO labeled 'extremist' Russia's Supreme Court has labeled the human rights organization Memorial as "extremist." Experts say this represents a new level of repression in Russia. Ukrainian civilians abducted, tortured in Russian prisons Russia has been holding thousands of Ukrainian civilians behind bars for years, in breach of international humanitarian law. Families have been fighting for their loved ones to be released, some for more than a decade. Hungary: Scandal, fear and hope ahead of vote Fake news and a growing number of political scandals: Hungary hasn't seen an election this fraught since after 1989's collapse of the Soviet Union. As Hungary gears up for a historic election, DW answers a few key questions Hungary's election on April 12 is the most important for the state since 1989, and also of historic significance for the EU. DW takes a more detailed look. Lebanon gripped by uncertainty over Iran-US ceasefire Following the latest wave of Israeli attacks, Lebanon faces what the UN calls a "perfect storm." Could the first direct talks between Lebanon and Israel address the humanitarian crisis? From the Nile to the Euphrates: Inside Israel's expansionist ambitions Israel has never officially defined its borders, but Israeli settlers and ministers are flirting with the biblical idea of extending them far beyond the current state. What's behind the concept of "Greater Israel"? Iran war: Rifts in regime bigger threat to ceasefire As the US and Iran gear up for high-stakes talks, the bigger question is whether Tehran can hold the line amid signs of fractures within the regime. Xi sells 'peace' message to Taiwan opposition ahead of Trump visit China's leader Xi Jinping promoted "peaceful development" in talks with Taiwan's opposition chief, a move analysts say could be aimed at US President Trump to soften Washington's stance on the self-ruled island.