Europe Malta The heating debate on overtourism must not become an argument against tourists or the tourism industry, Prime Minister Abela warned, or the sector would risk "a mortal blow"
Africa Sudan The national dialogue planned to resolve the political crisis plaguing the country was postponed at the last minute for undisclosed reasons
Europe Liechtenstein Casino Maximus opens today in Schaan, the 6th in the country of 38.000 residents, while plans to open four more are under way
Oceania Tuvalu Capital city Funafuti participated in the international movement that aims at fostering communities based on the Bahá'í Faith's vision of a peaceful world: friends and neighbors have lately gathered in homes and courtyards to discuss local actions
Asia Sri Lanka Over 150 people hospitalized in the Colombo National Hospital following the violence that broke out in the city
Asia China From Starbucks to Apple, several international companies have warned that China's Covid-19 restrictions are affecting, if not compromising, business and markets worldwide
Asia Taiwan Facing a shortage of Covid-19 rapid tests, a Ministry of Health and Welfare official said more than 100 million rapid tests on order should be delivered to Taiwan by the end of the month
Africa Zimbabwe Central bank data show the local currency has depreciated by 40%; the currency is quoted at 275,79 per dollar on the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe's website, up from 165,99 on Friday
Europe San Marino As of 10 May, a new Territorial Operations Centre will handle all requests for assistance to the Health Centres and GP surgeries located throughout the territory
Asia Tajikistan EBRD is providing new funds and creating new growth opportunities for businesses by offering a $7 million finance package to one of the country's largest lenders, Bank Arvand for women-led SMEs and green innovation
Asia Yemen A ship carrying cooking gas was allowed to enter the Red Sea-locked port of Hodeidah yesterday as part of the ongoing truce between the country's warring parties
Asia Thailand With 2 weeks to go before the election of Bangkok's new governor, the Election Commission has launched a campaign to urge the public to vote and trucks with loudspeakers are travelling all 50 districts; it is the first governor's election in 9 years
Africa Tanzania Tanzania National Parks introduced cycle tourism as 27 cyclists began their climb to the top of the 4.566m Mount Meru this weekend; cycling tourism is seen as a new concept with the potential to diversify incoming visitor
Africa South Sudan The UNOCHA has released $19 million to help the country prepare for severe flooding expected during the rainy season to protect people in Bentiu camp for internally displaced persons and surrounding areas in Unity State, among the most exposed areas