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An in-depth look at Israel's new death penalty law The new law, introduced by Israel's far-right government, was passed in parliament on Monday night. It imposes the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of fatal attacks. US reopens embassy in Venezuela after seizing Nicolas Maduro The State Department said it had formally reopened its embassy in Caracas after seven years. The US seized President Nicolas Maduro in a military raid in January and has since reestablished diplomatic ties. Nigeria: Curfew in Jos area after attack near university Gunmen attacked a bar in the city overnight, reportedly killing dozens. The Plateau State government imposed a 48-hour curfew in the area. It said the perpetrators had not been identified. Pakistan under pressure to host successful US-Iran talks The stakes are high as Pakistan's government says it is prepared to mediate negotiations. The prospect of a protracted regional war would threaten Pakistan's economy and security. Air Canada CEO to retire after English-only condolence furor Air Canada has announced that CEO Michael Rousseau will retire later this year. This follows public criticism of his failure to voice condolences in French as well as English after two pilots were killed in a collision. Germany's Pistorius in Asia warns of a frayed global order Defense Minister Boris Pistorius just concluded a whirlwind tour of Japan, Singapore and Australia as Germany aims to build ties with middle powers in the Asia Pacific while warning global order is coming apart. Finnish police say stray Ukrainian drone carried warhead Finnish authorities are investigating two drones that crashed in southern Finland. Kyiv apologized for the incident, with Ukraine's Zelenskyy saying he and Finland's Stubb are on the same page. EU seeks new strategy amid Sahel 'influence' rivalries Following the 2022-2023 coups in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, the junta regimes turned to Russia, China and even the US. Now, the EU wants to invest more in West Africa's security and growth to forge closer ties. How North Korea is using Belarus to deepen ties with Russia A rare visit to North Korea by Belarus' strongman leader Alexander Lukashenko is part of Kim's broader push to deepen its ties with Russia's sphere of influence. Taiwan opposition leader accepts Xi's invite to visit China Cheng Li-wun's visit to China, expected to take place in April, would be the first by a sitting leader of Taiwan's main opposition party in a decade. Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs shifted global trade. Which countries gained the most? Which lost? And who is footing the bill? One year after Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, global trade flows have shifted. Trade data shows which countries gained, which lost — and who is footing the bill. US lets Russian oil tanker approach Cuba despite blockade US President Donald Trump said he had "no problem" with Russia or another country delivering oil to Cuba as the island nation faces an acute energy crisis. Amnesty flags FIFA World Cup human rights risks The human rights group has sounded the alarm about risks faced by visitors to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It goes as far as to describe the situation in the United States as a "human rights emergency."