Asia China “Bone ash apartments" will be illegal after new law prohibits use of residential properties to store ashes or bury remains outside dedicated areas; scarce space in cemeteries, low house prices made more affordable to entomb remains in an empty apartment
Asia Bangladesh A government proposal to introduce online classes amid the ongoing energy crisis has triggered widespread concern among parents, many of whom fear it could worsen learning gaps and increase children’s dependence on digital devices
America Argentina Amid a scandal involving parties with stolen anesthetics, the director of Fernández Hospital clarified details about the propofol use, calling it “shocking” and analyzing effects of the substance, risk of dependence, conditions in which it is administered
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina’s secured a place in the 2026 World Cup sparked celebrations on the streets of Sarajevo; the moment of joy amid constant political crisis was hailed as a starting point towards possible progress
Africa eSwatini The Eswatini Revenue Service closed the 2025/26 financial year with a total collection of E15,7 billion in revenues, a 7,6% increase compared to 2024, in a steady increase pattern over the last few years
Europe Monaco The 119th edition of the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters will begin tomorrow, running to 12 April 2026 on the legendary clay courts of the Monte-Carlo Country Club, opening the European clay court season in the ATP Masters 1000 category
Asia Armenia Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant has been taken out of service for five months, a decision made within the program to extend its operation period; Minister added that min 2026 solar plants could produce as much electricity as the nuclear power plant
Europe Bulgaria Ahead of the snap elections of 19 April, police have acted on 576 reports of voter fraud, of which 181 are in pre-trial proceedings, with 95 arrests, upon hundreds of reports of people offering cash for votes
Europe Czech Republic Kratom a widely available, legal grey-market substance commonly sold as a "collector's item" to avoid strict food or pharmaceutical regulations, is seeing large, steady consumption by younger public despite being classifies as a special category not
America Suriname Artwork “Architectural Installation Destroyed House Moengo” by Marjan Teeuwen opened in Moengo; the artist had specifically chosen the place to express her inner feelings through a work that was called 'impressive'
Africa Tunisia Strawberry producers in the Nabeul Governorate, particularly in Korba, which accounts for 90% of national production, are suffering the consequences of January floods that damaged 200 hectares out of 350; 50 were completely washed away
Oceania Vanuatu A 7,3 magnitude earthquake hit around 35 kilometres northeast of Luganville, Vanuatu's second-largest city, with tremors felt across various islands but with no threat of a tsunami
Europe Ukraine Recent UN report highlighted the ongoing protection risks for older individuals in frontline regions and reported on the massive projected reconstruction costs of $588 billion for Ukraine
Africa Central African Republic For the inauguration of Faustin-Archange Touadéra held on 30 March at the Barthélémy Boganda stadium, about twenty young Cameroonian girls were allegedly invited as hostesses to the ceremony