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"
Asia Iran Vladimir Obydenov, chairman of the Russian-Iranian Business Council (RIDS), said that Moscow could replace a number of Western goods in the field of detergents and pharmaceuticals with Iranian goods
America Jamaica Crab vendors at the National Heroes Circle in Kingston have been provided with new stalls in a renovation done by J. Wray and Nephew, Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development and Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation
Asia Saudi Arabia Like Eternals and West Side Story, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has also been blocked for the inclusion of an LGBTQ character, with homosexuality considered illegal in Arab countries
Africa Burkina Faso President Damiba met with the diplomatic corps and representatives of international and inter-African organisations to reassure them of the commitments made by the new government
America Cuba With a total of 40 ongoing projects aimed at enhancing the productive capacity of roots, tubers and fruit trees, the National Institute for Tropical Vine Research is committed to greater scientific and technical development in agriculture
America Grenada The visit of the Earl and Countess of Wessex', who were due to visit Grenada today, has been cancelled amidst huge protests
Europe Slovakia In a new climate fund on land use, money will reward farmers for environmentally friendly practices on the land, such as organic fertilisers, regenerative agriculture or crop rotation
Oceania Tonga Relief kits and money were donated to members of South Pacific Business Development (SPBD Tonga) microfinance today; about 3.200 members will receive the donations on Tongatapu worth $400.000 pa'anga, around 175.000US$
Asia Vietnam Ambassador Giang, the country's permanent representative to the UN, called on the international community to strengthen efforts to tackle conflict-induced hunger during a meeting of the UN Security Council
America Dominica The Dominica Chess Federation, founded in December 2021 and an officially registered chess body recognised by the Dominica International Chess Federation, is preparing to host its highly anticipated chess tournament in May
Asia Indonesia Finance Minister, former COO of the WB, has joined chorus of officials calling for reforms to better equip the Institution to deal with growing global challenges like climate change and the changing nature of its clients
Africa Niger Parliament has overwhelmingly voted in favour of authorising the deployment of foreign forces on their territory to fight jihadists
Asia Philippines Today starts the campaign for the second booster shot against Covid-19 in the National Capital Region; the activity targets 690.000 immunocompromised individuals across all priority groups