America Jamaica The campaign "Buy Jamaican, Build Jamaica" has been relaunched; The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association aims to strengthen local industries and support economic recovery, especially after the impact of Hurricane Melissa
Europe Malta Two years after legal standards were introduced, pet groomers still operate without a professional licence or mandatory training as the Veterinary Surgeons’ Council hasn't yet specified qualification criteria required to trigger the actual licensing
Africa Egypt Egypt aims to generate over €10 billion in fashion exports by 2031 according to AECE data; Egyptian apparel exports grew 11% year-on-year in January, with a boom to EU countries, reaching €114,4 million in the opening of 2026 (+26%)
Africa Sudan A drone hit a hospital in East Darfur, killing 64 people and wounding 89, in the latest episode of strikes on health facilities in Sudan; WHO says the ongoing war is can be considered the worst humanitarian crisis in the world
Africa Mauritius Rodrigues island, suffering from a chronic water deficit, recorded over 100 mm of rain in less than 12 hours - with a record 124,2 mm in Plaine-Corail, and was heavily flooded forcing national airline Air Mauritius to cancel inter-island flights
Africa Libya Arctic Metagaz, Russian gas tanker ferrying 700 tonnes of fuel and LNG from Russia to Egypt that was drifting in the Mediterranean after suffering a series of explosions weeks ago, will be towed to a Libyan port, said state-owned oil company
Europe Latvia The number of particularly serious crimes increased by 19% last year, mainly due to large-scale financial crimes, as well as violent crimes against minors; one of the priorities for 2026 is to ensure quality in the implementation of criminal proceedings
Asia Brunei 5.564 hectares have been developed as forest plantations, 16.291 planted through enrichment programs to ensure a sustainable timber supply and support the long-term growth of Brunei's forestry industry
Asia Singapore University of Technology and Design launched design and AI training tailored to Malay/Muslim community, addressing underrepresentation in tech; The program uses culturally relevant outreach, community networks and possibly English and Malay instruction
Europe Italy Italians are going to the polls for a constitutional referendum on the judiciary system that has developed into political polarization; experts say the proposed text would eventually open up to moves that would restrain the autonomy of the judiciary power
Europe Croatia The biggest tourism project in years opened after over 18 months of uninterrupted construction; the new five stars resort in Poreč is the most significant tourism investment in Croatia is a flagship for Valamar Riviera
Asia Indonesia To limit students’ screen time in schools, reduce digital dependence and support healthier learning habits a new policy is being planned that would guide teachers in integrating devices while encouraging more balanced classroom activities
Oceania Marshall Islands The RMI EPA Majuro Water Quality Laboratory and its staff have been audited and received full Microbiology re-certification to analyze drinking water under the Colilert® Method and marine and other surface waters under the Enterolert™ Method
Asia Kuwait An overhead power transmission line that had been damaged by falling debris from intercepted drones has been fully restored and brought back into service at dawn on the first day of Eid Al-Fitr by teams working despite the holiday