Asia Vietnam A nationwide online competition on the Constitution was launched through a dedicated digital platform, allowing citizens to test their knowledge online; the initiative is part of a broader government campaign to improve citizenship awareness
Africa Djibouti A transit and protection centre for street children and vulnerable migrants has been inaugurated after more than three years of work by IOM, the Government of Djibouti and the European Union Delegation in Djibouti
America Barbados Technical problems that occurred in the testing phase of registration for the new Trident ID Card have been resolved and the next phase where the public will be able to register begins today as planned
Asia Kuwait The country has urged citizens to report any display or promotion of the 'pride flag' or other symbols of the LGBT community
Africa Central African Republic President of the Republic Touadéra, on a week-long working visit to Istanbul, Turkey, met with several investors, inviting them to settle in the country
Europe Denmark Vast majority of drink driving cases involve men aged 25 to 50; the analysis by Danmarks Statistik has revealed that from 2007 to 2021, 91% of individuals charged with drink driving were men, of which 25% percent were men aged 17-25
Africa Niger Together with Algeria and Nigeria, the country has resumed talks on the relaunch of a 10-year project to channel gas across the Sahara, a potential opportunity for Europe to diversify its sources
Europe Norway Meteorologists will test a new definition for a local 'heat wave' this summer, which has to be warmer for a longer period of time, as climate change has led to warmer temperatures more frequently
Asia Thailand While a study reveals that 90% of Thailand's hotel general managers are men, major event in Phuket 'Mind The Gap' with more than 100 industry delegates sought to address the challenges still present for women hoteliers in the country
Europe Netherlands A new night train connecting Amsterdam and Barcelona is planned; proposed by the start-up European Sleeper, it could be launched by December 2023 or earlier, according to the company's application to the Dutch Consumer and Market Authority
Europe Portugal A dedicated Eurobarometer study shows that Portugal is the second country in the bloc that 'feels most the economic consequences of the war in Ukraine, which most European countries say they have not yet felt'
Asia Vietnam Vietnam has been named second, after India, among the countries with the most beautiful women by the online magazine Global Beauties, which ranks all entrants to beauty pageants each year
America Brazil As of today, national grain exports this year have increased by 161% due to the war in Ukrainian that has blocked local exports
Asia United Arab Emirates Surveillance camera footage cannot be shared on social media or other public platforms, with Ajman police arresting offenders, saying they have the technology and ability to identify and reach in record time any person found guilty of posting them