Oceania Fiji A vacancy notice for the post of Director of Public Prosecutions has been posted by the Judicial Services Commission, inviting applications from suitably qualified local and overseas candidates to head Fiji's independent prosecuting authority
Asia Cambodia This year the country will celebrate the royal ploughing ceremony, marking the start of the crop planting season in the country, in the Trapaing Russey municipality on 8 May
Africa Algeria In order to be better equipped to fight possible fires during the summer season, an air bomber was acquired and six more leased
Africa Cape Verde A minibus car park was inaugurated at the entrance to Sal Rei in Boa Vista, a USD 7 million project that originated from an old request by drivers
Africa Cameroon In April 2023, the three dessert banana producers operating in Cameroon exported 13.928 tonnes, according to figures just published by the Cameroonian Banana Association, a decrease of 23,6% in relative value
Asia Armenia The erection of the monument dedicated to Operation 'Nemesis' was a wrong decision,' said Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan
Asia Kuwait A significant increase in divorce cases has been registered in the first two months of this year, according to the statistics released by the Ministry of Justice's Legal Authentication Department
Asia Sri Lanka The foundation stone for the construction of a new auditorium at the SLAF Academy in China Bay was laid, thanks to a grant donated by the Indian Air Force
Asia Taiwan The European Economic Trade Office in Taipei celebrated Europe Day and the 20th anniversary of the establishment of EETO at the Huashan 1914 Creative Park in Taipei, with a focus on Ukraine
Asia Thailand SCG Cement-Building Materials, a subsidiary of Thailand's Siam Cement group, expects cement consumption to grow 1-2% year-on-year, exceeding 30 million tonnes in the current year, due to the recovery of the tourism sector
America Guatemala Over 250 people have been evacuated from two communities near the Fuego Volcano after it increased its activity by launching ash and pyroclastic flows
America Mexico A German Shepherd puppy has made its way to Mexico from Turkey, in a heartwarming gesture of gratitude from the Turkish government, prompted by the crucial role played by Mexico's rescue dogs following the earthquake that struck the nation in February
Oceania Kiribati The island of Kiritimati (Christmas) in Kiribati welcomed its first international travellers in over three years when Fiji Airways resumed its weekly scheduled service to this fishing destination
Europe Switzerland Tens of thousands of tourists, mainly from Asia, flock to the resort on the shores of Lake Brienz every month, paying 5 francs for a selfie, after it became famous for South Korean TV series Crash Landing on You; after criticism, authorities may step back