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Can the Quad stay relevant to boost Indo-Pacific security? Foreign ministers from the US, India, Japan and Australia — collectively known as the Quad — need to put past differences behind them if the alliance is to remain an effective means of countering China. New alliances emerge in Middle East — which one will 'win'? The UAE and Israel are getting closer, while Saudi Arabia is enhancing cooperation with Egypt, Turkey and Pakistan. The new alliances represent a rift in the Gulf, as approaches to the Iran war and the region diverge. What happened to jailed Belarus dissident Raman Pratasevich? In 2021, Belarus diverted a Ryanair plane to seize opposition journalist Raman Pratasevich. What has happened to him since, and why is he now seemingly supporting the Belarusian regime? Cyprus election expected to shake up national politics Cyprus goes to the polls to elect a new parliament on May 24. The vote is expected to reshape the country's political landscape, weaken traditional parties and accelerate the rise of new anti-establishment movements. US: Trump hints at action against Cuba amid intensifying standoff The US escalated pressure on Cuba after charging former president Raul Castro, with Marco Rubio saying Washington remains open to talks but sees little chance of a negotiated solution. What's behind Bolivia's ongoing protests? Months after center-right President Rodrigo Paz took office in the South American nation, anti-government protests have escalated into riots. DW looks at the root causes and what's at stake. Saudi Arabia: 1.5 million join Hajj pilgrimage despite war Saudi Arabia has been directly hit by missiles and drones during the Iran war, but the country is hosting the all-important Muslim pilgrimage anyway. Czechia: Uproar over Sudeten German gathering in Brno The first gathering of Sudeten Germans in Czechia since World War II is set to go ahead this weekend despite a political backlash that has exposed tensions over one of Central Europe's most painful historical legacies. Turkey: DW's Alican Uludag released, but trial continues A Turkish court has allowed DW reporter Alican Uludag to leave detention as his contentious trial opens. He is accused of having "insulted" President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, which in Turkey can carry a jail sentence. New Chinese surveillance leaves foreigners nowhere to hide A Chinese cybersecurity expert has revealed to DW details of China's new high-tech policing. From ski resort facial recognition to seats on a train, the system can track anyone and compile a "holistic profile." Latvia scrambles NATO jets in drone alert, the latest of several in Baltic Latvia's military said NATO planes responded to at least one drone flying in its airspace. It's the latest in a string of such incidents in the Baltic, one of which eventually toppled Latvia's government. Is the US deepening its military involvement in Nigeria? Airstrikes in Nigeria led by the US have weakened the so-called Islamic State (IS) terror group. The joint operation shows an expanding US role, but analysts warn of limited long‑term impact and civilian risks.