Asia Philippines An Air Quality Index has been issued amid temporary haze from Indonesian forest fires; The Health Department advised residents to wear masks, limit outdoor activities, and remain indoor if possible
America Nicaragua The country has filed a claim with the UN seeking compensation from the US for its role in “destabilising” the Sandinista government during the 1980’s, citing a "historical debt" owed by the US, with the claimed amount exceeding US$12 billion
America Dominican Republic An institutional agreement to develop a Master Plan for water management in the Dominican Republic was signed with Israel for efficient and effective management of water resources, thus creating the conditions for long-term sustainability
Asia India Amid an exponential surge in tomato prices in several cities, affecting millions of citizens, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs said this is a "temporary problem" and is not unusual at this time of year
America Dominica The National Co-operative Credit Union recorded a surplus of 4,6 million East Caribbean dollar (over 1,5 million€) for the financial year 2022, despite the uncertain global climate
Europe Austria Austrian law enforcement seized hundreds of weapons, ammunition, Nazi memorabilia and narcotics in a raid against members of a motorbike group called Bandidos Motorcycle Club
America Barbados At Hayman's Factory Yard, the National Cultural Foundation is organising tomorrow the Digicel Ceremonial Delivery of the Last Canes with 80 vendors and 30 stalls with workshops on traditional sweets, Calabash carving, sailors' Valentine shell collage, ra
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina Mirza Alić, son and grandson of people who died in the genocide in Srebrenica, will climb Mount Blanc, the highest peak in Europe, where he will place the flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the symbol of Srebrenica, the Srebrenica flower
Asia Armenia The fourth meeting of the Armenia-EU Partnership Committee established under the Armenia-EU Comprehensive and Extended Partnership Agreement took place in Brussels
America Jamaica Export earnings for the first two months of the year reached US$325,4 million, a 54,6% increase on January and February last year
America Bahamas The Bahamas Development Bank has launched a partnership with C15 Studios Ltd, a Trinidad and Tobago-based company, to provide funding for creatives and those working in the Orange Economy at the National Art Gallery
America Uruguay Chilean company HIF Global will invest US$4 billion in Uruguay for the production of green hydrogen, creating jobs for 1.500 people during construction and 300 once operational, marking Uruguay's largest investment ever in the field
Europe Denmark Leading Danish biotech company Chr Hansen has been strongly criticised for withdrawing support for Pride after threats from US customers and business partners
Africa Eritrea For Martyrs' Day commemorative event, citizens from cities in Australia contributed over $27.000 to increase Martyrs' Trust Fund and will support 15 martyrs' families, according to Consul General of Eritrea in Australia and New Zealand