Asia Sri Lanka Unprecedented visitors' arrivals have been registered in 2026, marking a strong recovery in numbers; However, the tourism boom has not translated into higher earnings, as shorter stays and lower spending per visitor have led to declining dollar revenues
Asia Thailand An “AI passport” program has been proposed, aiming to certify citizens’ AI skills through training, assessments and broader access to AI tools; The initiative aims to improve workforce readiness, reduce digital inequality and support adoption of AI
Africa South Sudan Aduar in Jalle Payam will be designated as an official river port, expected to boost trade, create jobs and improve transport links along the Nile; residents of Bor County in Jonglei State have welcomed the decision taken by local authorities
Europe Malta Gozo's route bus service has become fully electric following an €11 million investment by Malta Public Transport and the government; the buses were handed over this week with a ceremony at the charging station on Gozo's island
America Canada Canada has entered into negotiations with Swedish-made Saab early-warning aircraft technology, thus reducing spending on US military gear; the announcement was made at the annual CANSEC defence trade show in Ottawa
Oceania Micronesia NEC's East Micronesia Cable System EMCS is now completed; the submarine cable connects three Pacific island nations and in the Federated States of Micronesia has been handed over to FSM Telecommunications Cable Corporation FSMTCC
Europe Greece On 28 May 1952, Greek women won the right to stand for election to Parliament after many decades of fierce struggle; Yet, it took over two decades for the principle of gender equality to be explicitly codified
Africa Gambia At the Gambia Revenue Authority Annual Taxpayers’ Award Ceremony, Jah Multi Industries has been named importer of the Year at the 2026, earning recognition for its consistent compliance and contribution to The Gambia’s domestic revenue base
Africa Liberia 16 individuals arriving from Ebola-affected African countries are currently under surveillance; the news triggered public anxiety and the reviving painful memories of the devastating 2014–2015 Ebola epidemic, Liberia's deadliest public health catastrophe
Europe Montenegro Former head of Montenegro’s Anti-Corruption Agency ASK, Jelena Perovic, was sentenced to 26 months in prison for abuse of office and falsifying an official document, her deputy, Nina Paovic, to 6 months of house arrest for abuse of office; both were fined
Europe San Marino Upcoming International Forum on Walking and Pilgrimage Tourism "From Destination to Meaning: Spiritual Tourism Today" will be held in Teatro Titano, in collaboration with the Diocese of San Marino-Montefeltro, to explore and harness a promising trend
America Saint Lucia Saint Lucia is a model for public debt management among Small Island Developing States; the recognition comes from the Commonwealth Secretariat following reforms carried out by the Island's Department of Finance
Asia Tajikistan Upcoming international tourism conference this summer in the mountains of Childukhtaron, in one of Tajikistan's most iconic provinces, will bring stakeholders to an area where tourism has long been hindered by security concerns and lack of infrastructure
Europe Estonia Schools and kindergartens should follow national risk assessments, but without a school-specific protocol, responses to drone threats still vary in practice; a case of different handling near Tartu airport has prompted a nationwide reflection