Africa Ghana A call not to interfere in traditional affairs, particularly issues relating to the succession following the passing of the Overlord of Dagbon, Ya-Na Abukari II has been issued by the Convention People’s Party towards governing NPP and main opposition NDC
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
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
Asia Syria 69 tonnes of medicines and medical supplies for people in northern Syria recovering from the devastating earthquakes in February are on their way to the country
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
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
America Jamaica The Martha Brae-Holland road in Trelawny rehabilitation is fully completed, said the National Works Agency
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
Africa Djibouti The government announced a crackdown on irregular immigration; according to Interior Minister, the nation is 'saturated' by an influx of people from neighbouring countries, with 220.000 people arriving 'illegally' in 2022 alone
Asia Lebanon TUS AIR has been banned from flying in Lebanese airspace or landing at Lebanon International Airport, as the Cypriot airline is partially owned by an Israeli company
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
America Saint Kitts and Nevis Bradshaw House, home of the late Right Excellent Sir Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw, the First National Hero, will be renovated and become a national museum
Europe Italy The regulation of academic careers is to be reformed amid concerns over parts of the system controlling progression; Italy’s complex system is presently based on 370 research areas that are being replaced with 192 new groups
Europe Moldova The country has informed the European Union of its intention to introduce temporary restrictions on the import of cereals and oilseeds from neighbouring Ukraine