America Chile Hundreds of Haitian minors allegedly entered the country on charter flights without authorities verifying their relationship to the accompanying adults, either during the journey or upon arrival, according to the Prosecutor’s Office
America Saint Lucia A health delegation from Saint Lucia participated in a regional meeting for early disease detection and health surveillance in cruise tourism; digital platform CARPHA Caribbean Vessel Surveillance System will monitor travel-related illnesses in real time
Oceania Marshall Islands Ingrid Kabua has been sworn in to the position of District Court judge following a pattern of appointments of long-serving clerks to judge roles; she will be the first woman in the role
Asia Turkmenistan Widespread dissatisfaction with disarray in the armed forces appears to be leading to officers and sergeants resigning, and military leadership trying to prevent it, turkmen.news reported
Asia United Arab Emirates 'Golden Ink: A Journey through Arabic and Islamic Manuscripts' exhibition has opened in Abu Dhabi, offering a fresh look into how handwritten knowledge shaped civilisations; it is a collaboration between DCT Abu Dhabi and McGill University, Canada
Europe Ukraine Authorities ordered the evacuation of children and their guardians from around the frontline city of Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region, citing an increase in Russian drone attacks
America Guatemala Guatemala has opened its 28th Festival del Centro Histórico with over 130 cultural activities celebrating heritage and memory, turning the capital into a living stage of art, history, and tradition for ten days
America Saint Kitts and Nevis A new cohort of professional nurses from the Republic of Ghana will soon join the Federation’s healthcare workforce, a milestone he described as a “tangible benefit” of St. Kitts and Nevis’ deepening relationship with Africa
Oceania Tuvalu First Tuvalu cultural festival has been announced: it will be held in Funafuti in May 2026 to preserve and revive local culture, with a strong focus on young people; delegations from Tuvalu’s outer islands will present their unique traditions
Africa Somalia An opposition's protest against mass evictions in Mogadishu has been postponed by 10 days following deadly terroristic attacks earlier this week in the city; a joint technical committee will ensure peaceful gatherings
Europe Liechtenstein Hot molten metal from the furnace Flumroc in Flums, Switzerland, provoked a fire; Liechtenstein police gave the all-clear for citizens as no harmful gases escaped
Europe Slovakia Bratislava is launching a major modernisation of its tram line in Ružinov, one of the city’s busiest districts, after its first tender collapsed; the 1970s-era route is to be rebuilt with €102 million EU fund following completion of Petržalka extension
America Guyana Seasonal influenza vaccine has been introduced into Guyana's national immunization schedule to protect vulnerable groups and health workers
Asia Kuwait Kuwait's Diplomatic Attache Jana Al-Dhafiri reaffirmed firm stance on combating terrorism in all forms, emphasizing commitment to drying up sources of terrorist financing in line with international law and human rights conventions