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
Asia China China's stock markets lost $550 billion over the past week, despite solid economic data, as positive data dampened hopes of further stimulus that would fuel the rebound even more
Africa Cape Verde Naviera Armas Cabo Verde has reported that it is 'actively collaborating' with the local authorities to elaborate on a new cargo tariff with a 'better balance' to be applied on the São Vicente/Santo Antão route
Africa Guinea-Bissau In recent years, Guinea-Bissau has been used for the transit of cocaine from Latin America to Europe, said the Director General of the Intergovernmental Action Group against money laundering in West Africa
Europe Croatia Edward Norton, the famous American actor and director, will take part in the third edition of the Ponta Lopud Film Festival on the island of Lopud, near Dubrovnik, from 20 to 26 June 2023, where he will hold lectures and workshops
America Brazil The WHO has applauded the country’s leadership in advancing on its engagement towards ending tuberculosis by joining 9 different government divisions to establish the new Committee for the Elimination of Tuberculosis and other Diseases (CIEDS)
Asia Laos Laotian athletes paraded with a flaming torch on Tuesday to promote the upcoming 32nd Southeast Asian Games to be held in Cambodia from 5-17 May
America Jamaica In the first quarter of 2023, the country recorded its lowest homicide rate in seven years, according to Minister of National Security, Horace Chang, with a 17% decrease compared to 2022
Europe Hungary Preliminary data from Hungarian transmission system operator Mavir showed a record in energy production by solar power plants with the absolute record being set on Saturday with 2541 megawatts at noon
Asia Kuwait The country ranked 55th in the Logistics Performance Index 2023, published by the World Bank every two years to measure countries' ability to transport goods across borders quickly and reliably
Europe Czech Republic According to statistics from Dotykačka, while cafés and bistros have seen a significant increase in sales, the typical Czech pub is shrinking
Asia Kazakhstan The national atomic company Kazatomprom received a state registration certificate for a new company Taiqonyr Qyshqyl Zauyty to build a sulphuric acid plant in the Sozak district
Oceania Tonga 96th interscholastic athletics competition in Tonga began on 24 April at the Teufaiva Stadium, back to normal after the pandemic with over 10 secondary and middle schools from Tongatapu and some of the outer islands taking part
Asia Turkey The government is planning to appoint 45.000 contract teachers in the coming period, President Erdoğan said, aiming at raising the quality of education in the country to a level that will be an example to the rest of the world