Asia Vietnam A nationwide online competition on the Constitution was launched through a dedicated digital platform, allowing citizens to test their knowledge online; the initiative is part of a broader government campaign to improve citizenship awareness
Africa Sudan Gum arabic, once the thriving first export industry, is suffering from the conflict, leaving producers and the local market in dire straits: companies such as Coca Cola and Pepsi could be without supplies in six months
Africa Burundi Ornella Havyarimana, a 28-year-old Burundian boxer, was the first athlete to represent the country in boxing at the Olympics; now she hopes to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics and lead a battle for the inclusion of women in boxing
Asia Iran Masha Amini's grave was attacked by vandals for the second time in a few months; her brother said 'no matter how many times they break it, we will fix it. Let's see who gets tired first"
Asia Lebanon A judge banned the country's central bank governor, Riad Salameh, from travelling, days after Beirut received a red notice from Interpol following a French arrest warrant
Europe Kosovo The state of health emergency was lifted yesterday 24 May after the World Health Organization declared that COVID-19 no longer represents a global health emergency
Asia Japan Japan's Narita airport operator plans to raise fares for international passengers starting in September, reflecting recent price and labor cost increases
Asia Kyrgyzstan The Last Bell Ceremony in Kyrgyzstan's schools will be held on 25 May at 9am, as reported by the Ministry of Education and Science; heads of schools are forbidden to collect money and other remuneration for holding the ceremony
Asia Kuwait In a ruling considered a strict deterrent against forgery, the Kuwait Criminal Court sentenced a Ministry of Health employee to three years in prison with hard labor for forging a sick leave
Europe Liechtenstein The public sector generated a budget surplus of just under CHF 177 million in 2021; revenue and expenditure decreased compared to the previous year, and public expenditure amounted to 22,7% of GDP
America Jamaica Prime Minister Holness' decision to reject his 214% pay raise and maintain his annual salary of $9 million (USD 58.000) is reportedly binding on all former and future heads of government
America Guatemala Scientists have uncovered the world's first freeway system, revealing an advanced ancient Mayan civilisation with 417 cities connected by 110 miles of 'superhighways'
Oceania Kiribati Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has informed Kiribati President Taneti Maamau that Fiji is committed to working closely with the country
Africa Liberia Cuttington University, one of the country's most prestigious academic institutions and the oldest private university in sub-Saharan Africa, will become the first and only one in the country to offer doctoral degrees