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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 taking part in an international military exercise in the country. The US and partners have included Libya, because of 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. How the Hormuz Strait crisis is squeezing India's SMEs 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 see growing divide after criticism of Merz 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? Rwanda ties Mozambique troop deployment to EU funding The future deployment of Rwandan troops in the fight against terrorism in Mozambique's northern Cabo Delgado province is uncertain. Kigali's demand for compensation puts Europe in a strategic dilemma. UK signs deal to rejoin EU's Erasmus exchange scheme Britain will rejoin the popular Europe-wide student exchange program six years after leaving it. Can Trump get a better Iran deal than Obama? The 2015 Iran deal curbed Tehran's nuclear program until the US pulled out. After years of failed diplomacy and 40 days of war, talks are back on. Donald Trump has said he can strike a "better" deal than Barack Obama.