Asia Indonesia Officials in East Jakarta faced backlash after using an AI-generated image to respond to a public complaint, raising concerns over transparency; The fact highlight risks of using AI in public communication without clear disclosure or verification
Africa Gambia Press Union called an emergency meeting to take a unified position on the much debated licensing and accrediting of journalists and content creators; regulations for public consultations were published without notice for stakeholders to be able to engage
Asia Cambodia Restoration of Preah Vihear Temple could take up to three decades after damage caused during past clashes with Thailand; Officials say structural repairs, conservation work and UNESCO-guided restoration are needed to fully recover the historic site
Europe Hungary At the Hungarian-American Friendship Day rally at the MTK Stadium joined by US VP Vance and, briefly by phone, President Trump, PM Orbán depicted the upcoming vote as a historic choice between national sovereignty and submission to foreign pressure
America Bahamas Parliament has been dissolved and voters’ register closed yesterday, while today the writs will be issued for snap elections five months ahead of the constitutional deadline; Bahamians will go to the polls on 12 May to elect a new government
Africa Mali Mali's new honorary consulate in Kyoto will open tomorrow, a sign of strengthening mutual links and the country's presence in Japan
Asia Lebanon After Israeli attacks hit Beirut's densely populated suburbs yesterday, killing hundreds and wounding thousands, the head of Lebanon’s syndicate of doctors called for “all physicians from all specialities” to head to any hospital they could to offer help
Asia Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov visited the Transnational Corporation Dastan 3 to review its current manufacturing capabilities and strategic development; media reported he has instructed the facility to start drone production
Asia Brunei AI elements have been included in Hari Raya celebration themed ‘AI Innovation as a Catalyst for the Development of a Prosperous and Sustainable Society’: five AI-powered robots performed dance, a live calligraphy demonstration, and photo opportunities
America Honduras Congress donated 200.000 lempiras, or €6.400, to the San José de la Montaña kindergarten in Tegucigalpa; it is the first such handout from funds derived from sanctions levied against legislators who failed to attend sessions
Africa South Africa Insufficient water pressure to fight fires - for years of poor maintenance, pipe bursts and blockages - has led to buildings in inner Johannesburg losing insurance cover, exposing businesses to risk and accelerating disinvestment in sensitive areas
Oceania Nauru A brand-new dental clinic opened at the RON Hospital-based Medical Centre; it includes a panoramic X-ray equipment and it will upgrade dental services meeting the needs of the community, in line with government's efforts in health services
Asia Singapore Restrictions on social media features such as direct messaging and auto-play, particularly for younger users, are being studied; The move aims to curb excessive screen time, reduce exposure to harmful content and strengthen online safety safeguards
Africa South Sudan Wildlife authorities begun a massive crackdown on the River Nile, now a key corridor for the smuggling of bush meat, ivory and leopard skins; boat operators are advised: vessels will be seized and held indefinitely if transporting illegal animal products