Africa Somalia New EU VISA restrictions make it more difficult for Somalis to travel to the bloc; the recently approved measures intensify an ongoing dispute with Mogadishu over the return of Somalis living irregularly in the EU
Asia Brunei A delegation from Brunei travelled to Singapore for the 47th meeting of the religious ministers of Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore on the theme "Agreement on Religious Continuity"
America Dominica School bus drivers in the Eastern District, who had been on strike, resumed transport services for pupils at Castle Bruce Secondary School and several primary schools, after reaching an agreement with the Dominican government
America Barbados Barbados may soon be removed from Financial Action Task Force's Grey List, as indicated by International Monetary Fund delegation, which highlights significant steps to strengthen its regulatory framework against money laundering and terrorist financing
Africa Lesotho A new health post has been handed over to the residents of Pholo-Namane, which will serve 5.000 people who will be able to access essential services without travelling to the Botha-Bothe hospital
Europe Andorra The municipality of Encamp presented the project to build a new day care centre for the elderly in the parish, with an investment of approximately €3,2 million for work to be completed by mid-2025
Oceania New Zealand New Zealand Department of Conservation has invited fishermen and divers to become citizen scientists and share what they see in the water this summer, as this can make a significant contribution to research by reporting sightings and incidental catches
Africa South Africa 200.000 schoolchildren in the South African province of KwaZulu Natal still have to walk more than three kilometres every day to get to class
Africa Angola The new Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport has been officially inaugurated; President Joao Lourenco declared that it "will not only serve Angola, but will also be a crucial hub for airport transport in Africa and around the world"
Asia Bahrain Hundreds of luxurious local and international jewellery and watch brands participated in the five-day Jewellery Arabia and Scent Arabia 2023 exhibition, which opened at Exhibition World Bahrain in Sakhir
Asia Malaysia Uniqlo Malaysia - local branch of the Japanese Company - renovated its flagship outlet with the debut of Malaysia's first Uniqlo Coffee kiosk
Europe Austria Austria reached the top ten of the world's most visited international destinations in 2022, according to a recent report by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation
Africa Sierra Leone The Lungi Bridge could have a significant positive impact on the economy, allowing a direct link between the capital Freetown and the airport; located in Lungi, on the other bank of the Tagrin Bay estuary, makes transfers difficult
America Bahamas The Water and Sewerage Corporation contract awarded to the daughter of the company's executive chairman Sylvanus Petty will be cancelled, said Prime Minister Philip Davis