Asia Tajikistan An amnesty law signed by President Rahmon to celebrate 35 years of independence will cover 18.038 convicted people, with full release for 11.305 people, reduced terms for 6.733; of 507 women, 248 will be released, of 134 minors, 99 will be freed
Africa Gambia At the Gambia Revenue Authority Annual Taxpayers’ Award Ceremony, Jah Multi Industries has been named importer of the Year at the 2026, earning recognition for its consistent compliance and contribution to The Gambia’s domestic revenue base
Oceania Micronesia NEC's East Micronesia Cable System EMCS is now completed; the submarine cable connects three Pacific island nations and in the Federated States of Micronesia has been handed over to FSM Telecommunications Cable Corporation FSMTCC
Europe Romania The movie Fjord, a cultural clash drama about a Romanian immigrant family integrating into a Norwegian village, directed by Cristian Mungiu, won the Palme d'Or for Best Film at the international 79th Cannes Film Festival
Oceania Nauru New minister for phosphate corporation Ronphos related to parliament and confirmed his commitment to strengthen the company, improving efficiency, securing higher output, reducing dust emissions to protect the Aiwo community, rebuilt collapsed cantilever
Africa Sudan Human Rights Watch has called for accountability for commanders in Sudan who defected during the conflict, arguing that changing allegiances should not shield them from investigation over alleged abuses
Europe San Marino Upcoming International Forum on Walking and Pilgrimage Tourism "From Destination to Meaning: Spiritual Tourism Today" will be held in Teatro Titano, in collaboration with the Diocese of San Marino-Montefeltro, to explore and harness a promising trend
Africa Senegal New prime minister Lo, former head of the Senegal branch of the Central Bank of West African States, reassured investors that despite current state of public finance and its impact on the economy, Senegal is "safe and reliable" and "intends to remain so"
Europe Montenegro Former head of Montenegro’s Anti-Corruption Agency ASK, Jelena Perovic, was sentenced to 26 months in prison for abuse of office and falsifying an official document, her deputy, Nina Paovic, to 6 months of house arrest for abuse of office; both were fined
America Saint Lucia Saint Lucia is a model for public debt management among Small Island Developing States; the recognition comes from the Commonwealth Secretariat following reforms carried out by the Island's Department of Finance
Europe Estonia Schools and kindergartens should follow national risk assessments, but without a school-specific protocol, responses to drone threats still vary in practice; a case of different handling near Tartu airport has prompted a nationwide reflection
Asia Tajikistan Upcoming international tourism conference this summer in the mountains of Childukhtaron, in one of Tajikistan's most iconic provinces, will bring stakeholders to an area where tourism has long been hindered by security concerns and lack of infrastructure
Africa Nigeria All train passengers on services operated by the Nigerian Railway Corporation will enjoy a 50% discount until 1 June to cushion transportation costs for Nigerians during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration
Oceania Vanuatu The Vanuatu Government says it remains committed to rebuilding national carrier Air Vanuatu, but warns that future financial support must come with major structural reforms to avoid repeating past losses