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
Europe Slovakia Water restrictions were introduced in Ruskov, Ďurkov, Svinica: residents should use drinking water for essentials like cooking, hygiene, laundry while water use for pools, gardens, washing cars is banned; despite rainfall forecast, restrictions remain
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines On 17 May, International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia IDAHOBIT, Equal Rights, Access and Opportunities SVG Inc. ERAO SVG, launched National Call for Reparations for LGBT Vincentians
Europe Serbia Extensive injuries sustained in a police crackdown on anti-government protesters in Valjevo in August 2025 show the use of force was often ‘punitive’, not an immediate response to danger, according to a report compiled by forensic medicine experts
Europe Portugal Electronic ‘ankle bracelets’ for perpetrators of crimes related to domestic violence have risen by 222% in 10 years: today almost 2.000 people wear the device
Asia Iraq Foreign Minister and Turkish Ambassador to Iraq discussed the activation of an oil pipeline from Kirkuk to the Turkish port of Ceyhan stressing that enhancing cooperation on oil exports serves the interests of both countries
Africa eSwatini Gospel star Nothando Hlophe with her ‘Methodist Medley’ has achieved the digital milestone of fifteen million views on YouTube; the success of the track from album ‘A New Dawn’ confirms the important role of worship music across Africa
America Bolivia Main public hospitals in La Paz are rationing oxygen and medical supplies and began postponing surgeries due to the impact of 16 days of road blockades: the care of hundreds of patients is at risk, according to warnings from directors of medical centers
Africa Angola Parliament approved the Law Against False Information on the Internet, with with 105 votes in favor (MPLA, PRS, and PHA, both in opposition), 72 votes against (UNITA), and no abstentions
America Ecuador Water level in the Mazar reservoir reached 2.151,28 meters a.s.l., 1,72 m below full capacity, at over 61% of its energy potential; Mazar is crucial in regulating Ecuador's electricity system and for the operation of Paute Integral Hydroelectric Complex
Europe France NGOs and residents of areas high in 'forever-chemicals' pollutants filed the French state, asking the court to order the government to stop PFAS discharges into the environment and to remedy the "ecological harm" caused by its "culpable inaction"
Africa Djibouti The educational reform workshop organized by the Ministry focused on integrating the General History of Africa into the secondary school curriculum; the UNESCO-supported initiative fits in the frame 'rethink educational content based on African reality'
Oceania Fiji The impact of fuel crisis is reaching households across Fiji as power bills are set to rise from next week with an interim fuel surcharge increase, but government will fully absorb 22,5% bus fare increase to shield commuters from additional costs
Africa Central African Republic Traders and residents near the Bimbo market, in the outskirts of Bangui, complained about waste dumped behind the premises, saying garbage hasn't been collected for years, heavily impacting on their business