Asia Palestine Painter and sculptor Sliman Mansour, one of the most prominent names in Palestinian art, has died at the age of 79 at his home in the Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem; his work depicted Palestinian traditions and people's struggles under Israeli occupation
Asia Maldives Opposition party People's National Congress has officially decided to present a candidate for the upcoming presidential elections, former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayyoom
Europe Liechtenstein Hugo Quaderer, president of the Liechtenstein Football Association for eight years, failed to win to join the Uefa Executive Committee by only six votes; the first time a Liechtensteiner has competed
America Mexico The country has broken its record for avocado exports to the US, shipping over 1 million tonnes in the last year, driven by successful marketing strategies during major events like the Super Bowl and Cinco de Mayo celebrations
Africa Libya Eni has formalised with its Libyan counterpart NOC the revocation of the Force Majeure status on exploration areas A and B (onshore), and C (offshore), where Eni is the operator with a 42,5% stake, along with BP, 42,%, and the Libyan Investment Authority
Europe Netherlands The happiest people in the Netherlands live in Dalfsen, a municipality in Overijssel, which scored best on several indicators of "broad prosperity," as AD reports based on data from Statistics Netherlands
Africa Morocco The country is about to award a new contract for the reconstruction of a new solar power plant after the country's renewable energy agency (MASEN) selected a number of companies as potential candidates
Asia Nepal A highly specialised hospital for the treatment of problems related to facial deformities will be established in the capital, with financial support from Cleft Children International
America Honduras Heavy rains have caused the collapse of a road in the Copán Ruinas area, leaving around 60 communities without communication and urging authorities to repair the damage to ensure essential supplies and medical access for residents
America El Salvador The country has deployed 7.000 soldiers and 1.000 police officers to Cabanas, initiating a state of emergency to crack down on gang activity, raising concerns from human rights groups about potential abuses during the operation
America Ecuador The country has united with Panama to protect "their common home" as bishops, church networks, and communities are working together to voice their concerns over mining industry practices destroying their shared environment
Europe Monaco The most comprehensive exhibition on the work of Prince Rainier III, 'Le Prince Bâtisseur - Une ambition pour Monaco', is now open and it traces the life of the Sovereign and the changes that took place in the Principality during his reign
Africa Namibia Namibia's new cryptocurrency law sets out requirements for licensing companies and provides for the appointment of a regulatory authority to oversee the industry
Oceania Fiji The Alliance for Future Generations expressed concern over Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka's statement welcoming Japan's plans to dump Fukushima nuclear waste water into the Pacific Ocean