Oceania Australia Police in New South Wales rejected arming guards at Jewish events; The Australian Jewish Association told the antisemitism royal commission that private security guards at Jewish events should be armed, authorities fear that would further fracture society
America Colombia Colombian ornithologist John Murillo has discovered a Honeycreeper bird with blue plumage on the right (typical of males) and green on the left (typical of females), a rare phenomenon estimated to occur once in over 100 years
Asia Nepal An agreement was signed with India to export 10.000 MW of energy over 10 years; other agreements were also signed on earthquake reconstruction, satellite launching and renewable energy
Asia Bahrain Aluminium Bahrain registered a record-breaking production of 1.620.665 metric tonnes in 2023, +1,3% Year-on-Year on 2022
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina In a series of indictments announced over the New Year period, 15 suspects were charged with various wartime crimes including attacks on villages that left dozens of Bosniaks and Croats dead and executing hundreds of men from Srebrenica
Asia Malaysia Gerbang Alaf Restaurants, licensee of McDonald's in Malaysia, has sued the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Malaysia movement alleging that it published a series of social media posts linking the fast-food franchise to Israel's military offensive in Gaza
Europe United Kingdom Junior doctors demanding better working conditions have begun an unprecedented six-days strike expected to bring massive disruption of non urgent care and tens of thousands services cancelled, amid flu peaks and a surge in the need of hospital care
Europe Moldova Moldova is officially a member of the European Union’s Civil Protection Mechanism, an initiative of coordination in crisis situations and natural dangers, since the beginning of this year
Asia Jordan In response to growing environmental concerns, the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority has declared a four months comprehensive suspension of both professional and recreational fishing, ending 30 April, to safeguard reproduction and egg-laying period
Europe Malta Pledges for property sales in Malta increased by 9% in 2023 reaching €4,6 billion according to the Malta Development Association, which called 2023 'the second best year ever' for the domestic property market
Asia Cyprus Eighteen public works projects valued at €112 million will get underway across the island this year, according to data from the Department of Public Works
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Residents across several northern villages of St Vincent who have been affected by the water supply disruption are upset and angry by the uneven distribution of water
Africa Kenya A recent survey found that pollution and poor air quality could worsen the condition of menstruating women; around 65% of women in the country cannot afford the basic necessities to manage their menstrual cycle
America Brazil The "Mover" program has been launched, providing $US4 billion in incentives and introducing new guidelines for the automotive sector, emphasising sustainability requirements and tax benefits for environmentally friendly practices