Oceania Solomon Islands With newly improved roads in Auki, provincial police appealed to drivers in Malaita to use responsibility and greater care in driving; reckless driving had reportedly increased since works began, forcing to monitor underage drivers and speeding vehicles
Europe Czech Republic Czech, Finnish and Hungarian authorities dismantled a criminal network suspected of leading an international prostitution ring in which many victims and perpetrators were allegedly from the country
Asia Japan The premier affirmed Japan's willingness to deepen ties with Arab countries, referring to the signing of the Arab-Japanese agreement, which aims at achieving economic, cultural and political cooperation
Europe Ireland Ireland's first 'Clean Air Strategy', aimed at reducing pollution-related deaths and improving air quality to meet WHO targets, was approved by the government
Europe Albania The number of people diagnosed with HIV and AIDS is increasing in the country, with eight cases confirmed since the beginning of 2023
Asia Palestine Increases in import and export tariffs imposed by the Gaza Strip rulers since last year have fuelled discontent among the territory's traders
Africa Ghana Accra formally assumed the role of UNESCO World Book Capital 2023 from the Mexican city of Guadalajara
Africa Nigeria Police in Lagos found 63 kilograms of high-potency “Canadian Loud” cannabis hidden in used cars shipped from Canada on April 28; the trove confirms a wave of illegal importations of a popular marijuana strain shipped from Toronto via Montreal
Asia Turkey Turkish defence company Baykar intends to start production of its new unmanned aerial combat vehicle or UCAV next year, which is already attracting international interest
Asia Qatar 2,62 million people in Qatar - 96,8% of the total population - are active social media users, the DataReportal online reference library reveals
Europe Hungary Pope's plea resonates in the country after his Apostolic Visit: stay open to those who, in his words, are “foreign or unlike us,” such as migrants fleeing war, persecution, and poverty
Asia Laos A workshop to promote the protection of creative professionals in Laos and facilitate collaboration between creative people has been hosted by the US Embassy in Vientiane and the Ministry of Industry and Trade
Asia Saudi Arabia The country has jumped 17 ranks in the World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index for 2023, recognizing efforts consolidate the Kingdom’s position as a global logistic hub
Europe Denmark The Danish national auditor Rigsrevisionen has criticised both the Environment and Defence ministries for failing to limit the use and emission of the controversial ‘forever chemical’ PFAS over a period spanning several years