Asia Syria Germany's Ministry of Transport lifted the landing ban and normalized passenger traffic with Syria from 27 July 2026, thus opening to direct flights Düsseldorf-Damascus today 29 July, Berlin Brandenburg-Damascus and Cologne/Bonn-Aleppo on 1 August
Africa Gabon Gabon's One Forest Summit kicked off on 1 March in Libreville, to bring together countries with large forest areas to collaboratively develop a platform for scientific and economic solutions and to combine forest protection and economic development
Asia Cambodia PM expressed optimism that Cambodia will achieve its vision in accordance with the National Strategic Plan for Mine Action 2018-2025 and the goal of a mine-free state by 2025
Europe Germany Changes to German ship safety regulations plan to restrict the work of migrant rescue boats in the Mediterranean, many of which operate under the German flag, plans leaked by the Ministry of Transport reveal
Africa Niger West African trekking enthusiasts meet in Niger for a meeting from 24-27 May 2023 in Niamey on "Hiking for Development and Social Cohesion"
Africa South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit approved four international conventions on the rights of persons with disabilities and women
Africa Nigeria According to first data, the candidate in the lead is 70-year-old Bola Tinubu, former governor of Lagos; the opposition is calling for the annulment of vote also because organisational problems have caused delays in voting in several polling stations
Asia India A temple in the southern Indian state of Kerala has introduced a mechanical elephant donated by People for Ethical Treatment of Animals India and actress Parvathy Thiruvothu to perform its rituals, in a pledge to stop using live animals for celebrations
Africa Algeria Algeria and Russia discussed strengthening their military cooperation during a visit to Algiers by Russian Security Council Secretary Nicholai Patrushev, the Algerian defence ministry said
Europe Poland The country will launch a joint initiative with the European Commission to trace Ukrainian children abducted by Russia during the invasion of Ukraine and bring those responsible to justice
Europe Spain Core inflation in Spain hit a new record in February, a level not seen in the last 37 years, despite all price containment measures implemented by Sanchez’s government
Europe Albania Albania ranked first in Europe as country with highest number of remittances from EU countries in 2021, totalling more than €1 billion; it is the highest amount in Europe in relation to country's population, amounting to approximately 6,7% of GDP
America Jamaica Just over $1,1 billion has been allocated to continue the implementation of the BIGEE (Boosting Innovation, Growth and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems) project to promote sustainable and robust growth of start-ups and SMEs in Jamaica
America Peru According to the latest survey released by the Peruvian Institute of Studies, the disapproval of President Dina Boluarte has risen to 77%, while her rejection in Congress increased to 90%, stating that she should soon resign