Asia Nepal A curfew was imposed in areas of Kathmandu as pro-monarchy protests turned violent, with public and private property vandalized, including political party offices; authorities acted to maintain order amid rising calls to restore monarchy and Hindu state
Europe Sweden 11 people, including the climate activist Greta Thunberg, were taken away by the police in Stockholm after demonstrating in an unauthorized public gathering outside the Concert Hall were SEB Bank's annual general meeting was taking place
America Saint Lucia With one moth to go to the Saint Lucia Jazz Festival 2025, scheduled for 30 April - 11 May, concern has been rising about the logistical hurdles of its expansion, as the 'slujazz' affirms itself as a premier Caribbean event with a growing reputation
Europe Serbia Protests were held after Natalija Jovanovic, dean of the Faculty of Philosophy at Nis University, was attacked with a knife by a woman arrested; Jovanovic has been targeted repeatedly by authorities over her support for student-led protests and blockades
Asia Afghanistan A tree plantation campaign has begun: experts and religious scholars stress tree plantation is a key strategy for protecting the environment and alleviating the effects of climate change in Afghanistan; Kabul says damaging trees will entail legal action
Europe Germany "Terror supporters, antisemites and extremists" could have their German citizenship revoked if they hold a second nationality, according to planning documents; critics say the measure would lead to unequal treatment
Europe Vatican City Today the Secretary of State, Cardinal Parolin, will preside over the special Mass in the Vatican commemorating the 20th anniversary of the death of Pope Saint John Paul II; Pope Francis has sent his encouragement to those partaking in the commemorations
Europe United Kingdom The last four goats living on a small peninsula on the Bristol Channel have been culled by the National Trust in a 'difficult decision'; the animals, regularly scaling the cliffs in Brean Down, were put down due to poor health including tuberculosis
Asia Pakistan Anti-smuggling measures and import restrictions imposed by Pakistan have led to a sharp decline of the Afghan Transit Trade that registered -66% in the first eight months of current fiscal year compared to same period in FY 2023-24, The Nation reported
Asia Philippines Transport and commuter advocacy groups appealed to President to overturn the fare increase for the Light Rail Transit Line 1 LRT-1 in Manila, which would affect around 370.000 commuters daily and should take effect today
Europe Croatia Radio and tv workers have rallied against layoffs: employees at Croatia’s public broadcaster protested against a government ‘consolidation plan’, which includes cutting 700 to 800 employees – about a third of the total staff
America Bahamas A large brushfire was threatening homes and buildings as it swept through Grand Bahama, in the Regency Park and North Bahamia areas especially; flames were fully estinguished in 24 hours, no casualties occurred
Asia Malaysia Army engineers are working to reconnect villages isolated by severe floods that have damaged infrastructure, leaving communities without access to essential services; the military's efforts focus on restoring transportation and communication links
Asia Syria Royal Jordanian Airlines announced a test flight by a Jordanian technical team to Aleppo International Airport as part of a comprehensive evaluation on the operational safety and security before deciding on the resumption of flights from and to Amman