Europe United Kingdom A wave of far-right anti-migrant sentiment is sweeping across the UK and a protest in Portsmouth was marked by violent incidents; around 500 hooded people besieged the port, disrupted ferry terminals after learning of the landing of 140 migrants
America Chile The state has officially passed the largest salary increase in over 20 years due to its current record-breaking inflation levels
Asia East Timor The country is preparing for the arrival of Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who will visit some South Pacific island countries in the next two weeks
America Costa Rica First lady Signe Zeicate has formally resigned from her job position at the World Bank, where she worked for over 20 years, in order to serve the country ad honorem, meaning without a salary and out of her goodwill
Europe Luxembourg The percentage of Luxembourg students leaving school without any qualifications has increased steadily over the last 3 years, making it one of only 8 EU countries without a decrease in the percentage of students leaving school early
Asia Cambodia The PM expressed words of praise for the smooth and non-violent campaigning process for the 5th term elections of the City Council/Sangkat since it started on 21 May 2022
Asia Cyprus Glamping and hostels as tourist accommodation options are expected to be regulated before summer by a bill forwarding it to the plenary for a vote; they should help attract a niche market, especially young visitors
Asia Saudi Arabia The Saudi aid agency signed an agreement for a medical campaign in eight countries, in which some 9.600 phaco-emulsification surgeries will be carried out and 24.000 pairs of glasses and medical drops will be distributed, helping 120.000 people
Asia Turkey The price increase - starting in June - for foreigners who want to obtain citizenship through real estate investments is the Turkish government's latest attempt to alleviate the country's financial difficulties
America Belize The Peace Corps Belize branch is back to serve on a Youth-Health project, partnering with primary school teachers and principals to provide free health and life skills education to students, after a two year hiatus due to the pandemic
Asia Georgia Amnesty International says it is deeply concerned about the political motivations behind the conviction of Nikolos Gvaramia, director and co-owner of Mtavari Arkhi TV, the main opposition channel, whose arrest discourages freedom of expression
Europe Ukraine The chances of Ukraine gaining EU candidate status soon are slim because many member states oppose the idea and it would be unfair to the Western Balkans who have been long waiting, Dutch PM Rutte told Parliament on Monday
Oceania Palau The first test of a new public bus transport system around Babeldaob and Koror designed to tackle the cost of fuel and its impact on citizens' transport costs is scheduled for today
Asia Iran Thousands of supporters of Iran's clerical establishment, including 50.000 members of the Revolutionary Guards and Basij militia, rallied on Friday after protests against rising food prices became political