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 Malta Finance Minister Clyde Caruana stated that Air Malta will not hire new workers, refusing to give details and citing ongoing negotiations with the European Commission
Europe Portugal A public tender worth €1,48 million has been issued for the purchase of a platform that will manage and store information collected from municipal bodycam and video surveillance systems
America Saint Lucia Team Saint Lucia emerged the overall winner of the Caribbean Champion of Champions boxing tournament, held on Friday and Saturday night at the Vigie Multi-Purpose Sports Complex
Europe Netherlands The Netherlands announced a major new electricity link with UK that will connect the two countries and offshore wind turbines in the North Sea to increase energy security and boost renewable energy
Asia Cambodia The country has reserved around USD 7 million for sports delegates from countries participating in the Sea Games
Europe Poland The EU's Fit for 55 agenda benefits only the richest member states and is imposed by a European Parliament driven by an agenda of 'green communism', said government party leader Jarosław Kaczyński
Asia Philippines The Philippines and the European Union have launched the Copernicus Capacity Support Action Programme for the Philippines, the first space cooperation programme in the region
Oceania Palau The Senate Joint Resolution has summoned President Whipps for the State of the Republic Address today 25 April at 10am in Ngerulmud; halfway through his term, many expect him to report on his achievements
Africa Nigeria At least 746 Nigerians die each year from complications of oral cancer, with a high rate of cases recorded
Asia Maldives Parliament has approved an emergency motion tabled by the opposition demanding to know the contents of a letter sent by the Maldives to Mauritius regarding the territorial dispute between the two countries over Chagos
Europe Italy In a political climate where the ruling party does not seem to support celebrations for 25 April, the day of liberation from Nazifascism, President Mattarella called for 'keeping memory alive and not forgetting those who fought to defend freedom'
Africa Comoros The president of the Comoros archipelago said he wanted talks with Paris about plans to expel all illegal migrants from the French island of Mayotte, most of whom are Comorians
Africa Malawi Extreme weather events in Malawi have caused a "very sharp" increase in malaria infections and deaths, the Global Health Officer said ahead of World Malaria Day celebrated today