America Costa Rica Water access became a hot topic after Institute of Aqueducts and Sewers said tariffs haven't been updated since 2018, foreseeing an abrupt increase; meanwhile, villages close to the capital recur to buying bottles to avoid contaminated, unhealthy water
Asia Myanmar The 57th Myanmar Gems Emporium kicked off in the capital Nay Pyi Taw on Friday; 200 gem dealers from abroad are expected
Asia Japan Japan and Russia have reached an agreement on Tokyo's fishing quota to catch salmon and trout born in Russian rivers, Japan's fisheries agency said, despite worsening ties over the crisis in Ukraine
America United States 843-acre Central Park in New York City is now a climate change laboratory: Central Park Climate Lab will use ground and satellite data to establish patterns of adaptation, to help parks nationwide become more resilient
Africa South Africa The country is enduring yet another round of daily severe power outages, costing billions in lost revenues and production, further increasing pressure on the country's heavily stressed economy
Europe Croatia Croatian tennis stars Donna Vekić and Petra Marčinko announce the 16th edition of the Zagreb Ladies Open, beginning today to 30 April
Oceania Fiji Lautoka's $12,6 million swimming pool project has construction problems, says Lautoka Municipality chief executive Mohammed Anees Khan responding to an MP's question on the status of the pool
America Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro announced the adoption of new security measures in the border area with Colombia to stop cattle smuggling, which affects security and production
Europe Iceland After its disputed sale of 22,5% Bank of Iceland stakes, the government suggested to the parliament that Icelandic State Financial Investments be abolished and a new system be established as the state’s holding company in the financial market
Oceania Solomon Islands Opposition leader Wale said the Solomon Islands should seriously heed US advice not to cross the red line, which has also promised to respond accordingly to China's military presence
Asia Qatar Ooredoo Qatar has announced a promotion offering 5G access at no extra cost to all its prepaid customers in possession of a 5G device, stating that it understands that better connectivity is a huge priority for customers
Europe San Marino The "Multieventi Stadium" hosted the San Marino Athletics Championship, the country's most important athletics event
Africa Egypt Prime Minister Madbouly has decided to issue commemorative gold and silver coins with the emblem of the Holy Family's journey in Egypt
America Saint Lucia The SL Bureau of Standards issued a radiation warning after unauthorized removal of a nuclear gauge from a construction site along the Postlewaite Road Union, asking the public to report any eventual information about it