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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? 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. Recycling's next big thing — or big bluff? An advanced recycling process claims it can handle hard-to-recycle plastics, like packaging. But critics say it's not worth the effort. China's Xi hosts Taiwan opposition leader in Beijing Chinese leader Xi Jinping is courting Taiwan's China-friendly opposition leader as Beijing seeks to reframe the cross-strait narrative. Zambia: Is the US trading HIV treatment for resources? The US is reportedly leveraging health aid to gain access to Zambia's critical minerals. Millions depend on US funding for HIV, tuberculosis and malaria treatment. Yet Zambia is hesitant to agree. US: Pentagon must restore journalists' access, judge says A federal judge has said the US Defense Department has not complied with orders to allow journalists access to the Pentagon. New rules have prevented reporters from entering the building without an escort. Ukraine: Russia's Putin declares Easter ceasefire Russian President Putin has announced a ceasefire in its war in Ukraine over the Orthodox Easter holiday. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said his country will "act accordingly" during the truce. Melania Trump denies ties to Epstein in White House video President Donald Trump's wife, Melania, denied having been friends with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. The president told US media he did not know about the remarks ahead of time. Ukraine and Syria tighten relations Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Syria was not only a diplomatic gesture but motivated by strategic considerations regarding Russia, once a strong supporter of the Middle Eastern state. International development aid suffers unprecedented 2025 dip, led by Trump gutting USAID International development aid spending fell by more than one-fifth in real terms last year, the biggest dip on record. The US slashing its outlay by more than half set the tone, making Germany the largest overall donor. Iran war: Tehran claims victory but people fear what's next As a tenuous truce takes hold after over a month of bombing, Iranians fear a wounded yet surviving regime will clamp down even more harshly on its opponents at home.