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Armenia balances on the tightrope between Russia and the EU Armenia is moving closer to the EU politically and strategically. But its clear orientation toward the West while keeping close ties with Russia remains a balancing act. Venice Biennale in crisis: The controversies explained The traditional Golden Lion will not be awarded this year, following the resignation of the jury over Russia's and Israel's disputed participation. Japan pivots Indo-Pacific strategy toward Southeast Asia Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi used a visit to Vietnam to update Japan's Indo-Pacific strategy, putting energy security, critical minerals and ASEAN resilience at its center. Romania's government collapses after Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan loses confidence vote Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has been voted out of office by lawmakers. Romania's coalition was driven apart by unpopular austerity measures, with the Social Democrats leaving and moving to oust the PM. Decoding China: Beijing courts Europe amid US dysfunction China is hoping to secure new allies for a future multipolar world order as the partnership between the US and the European powers slides into a crisis. Malawi fuel crisis deepens as oil shortages spread The fuel crisis has hit Malawi probably harder than anywhere else in Africa. The government has been forced to sell off precious gold reserves to buy fuel, but there is a severe cost to this, too. Taiwan's Lai returns from Eswatini trip amid China objection Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te has arrived home from the tiny African kingdom of Eswatini, after three China-friendly countries denied him permission to fly through their airspace. China: Explosion at fireworks factory kills at least 26 A blast at a fireworks factory in China has killed 26 people and wounded 61 others. President Xi Jinping has called for a thorough probe. Russia offers Ukraine May 8-9 ceasefire amid WWII anniversary, but threatens major reprisals in same breath President Putin has unilaterally declared a two-day truce amid commemorations of the end of World War II in Moscow. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy proposed his own truce starting a couple of days earlier. Dubai's image as a financial hub faces its biggest test yet Amid the smoldering Iran war, wealthy elites are quietly shifting capital and other assets out of Dubai and heading to Singapore and Switzerland. Just how resilient is the emirate's safe-haven reputation? Pushback in Nigeria over ex-Boko Haram fighter reintegration Nigeria is set to reintegrate more than 700 former Boko Haram fighters into society under a government deradicalization program. Authorities say this is key to ending the insurgency — but communities are skeptical. How child soldiers in Sudan become influencers on TikTok Some Sudanese child soldiers have social media accounts with millions of followers. Psychologists and other experts warn that this is a dangerous trend.