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Iran war: US blockade of Hormuz tests China's restraint China, the largest buyer of Iranian oil, is weighing the fallout of the US naval blockade of Iran's ports and ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Could Beijing be drawn into the conflict? Why India walked away from its bid to host COP33 India has quietly abandoned its bid to host the UN's top-tier climate conference COP33, marking a shift from PM Narendra Modi's pledge in 2023. Experts and analysts explore what's behind the decision. Orban's defeat in Hungary reverberates across Central Europe Viktor Orban's crushing defeat in the April 12 election will have far-reaching consequences for Europe's political landscape — and especially for neighboring Czechia and Slovakia, which are run by his political allies. Haiti: Several police arrested over stampede which killed 25 The arrests included five police officers. The deadly stampede occurred at a former military citadel in the north of the country. South Korea sentences 90‑year‑old woman for money laundering The woman was helping her son launder drug revenues while he was in prison in Cambodia. The court's one-year prison term took into consideration her age and clean record prior to the laundering. Spanish PM Sanchez' wife charged with corruption The case is based on a complaint by an anti-corruption group with far-right ties, and is the latest in a string of corruption allegations which have plagued Sanchez' inner circle. Canada: Carney secures majority after special election The Liberal Party's two by-election wins secured a majority in Canada's parliament, allowing them to pass legislation without opposition support. China: Evergrande property developer founder pleads guilty China's property developer giant has become its also its most indebted and defaulted on most of its liabilities and payments in 2021. Founder Hui Ka Yan "pleaded guilty and expressed remorse," the court said. Benin's finance minister wins presidential election with 94% According to provisional results, Romuald Wadagni, the election favorite, won a landslide victory in Benin's presidential election. US: Fugitive Brazilian ex-spy chief arrested by ICE Former Brazilian intelligence chief Alexandre Ramagem has been detained by ICE in the United States. Brazil formally requested his extradition in December. US judge dismisses Trump's lawsuit against Wall Street Journal The judge threw out Donald Trump's lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over a story on the US president's ties to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. EU applauds Hungary’s election result After Hungary’s opposition ousted Viktor Orban after 16 years in power, hopes rise in Brussels that Budapest may abandon its obstructionist course. What is the EU expecting from Peter Magyar?