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 Democratic Republic of the Congo The government has approved a plan to auction 16 oil blocks; Greenpeace Africa has highlighted the catastrophic consequences for the global climate and local communities, calling for the plan to be revoked
Asia Iran Finance and Economy Minister Khandouzi has cancelled his trip to the United States to attend a World Bank meeting after the United States delayed issuing visas for him and his accompanying delegation
Africa eSwatini The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) has said it will send a team of observers to Eswatini to verify the human rights situation of two lawmakers from the kingdom who were arrested nine months ago on terrorism charges
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines The country has amended its marriage regulations to make it possible for people to tie the knot after being in the marriage destination for just one day
America Jamaica Using agriculture and land-based therapy to interrupt violence and criminal behaviour among youth is the aim of the Positive Pathways Initiative's social farming programme, which was officially launched in the Flanker community
America Guatemala The oldest known Mayan calendar was found in an ancient pyramid, estimated to be dated between 300 and 200 bC
Europe Andorra Under BEPS Action 14, jurisdictions committed to implement a minimum standard to improve the resolution of tax disputes between them; Phase 2 peer review monitoring reports have been published for Andorra and other countries
Asia Bahrain A herd of 700 sea cows belonging to an endangered species has been recorded in a study of territorial waters; according to a statement by Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities, they could contribute to economy by becoming an eco-tourist attraction
America Saint Kitts and Nevis The country launched its National Determined Contribution (NDC) implementation plan to address climate issues, with targets such as reducing economy-wide CO2 emissions by 61% by 2030, compared to the 2010 base year
America El Salvador Authorities in the country have arrested more than 10.000 suspected gang members, President Nayib Bukele said he pushes to eliminate violent crime following a recent rise in murders
America Grenada PM Mitchell has welcomed the World Bank's new Country Director for Grenada, Ms Lilia Burunciuc, responsible for maintaining partnership with Caribbean countries to address their development challenges
Africa Benin Over 67.000 visitors have been registered at the exhibition of the 26 royal treasures from the kingdom of Abomey returned by France since the exhibition opened on 20 February in a wing of the presidential palace in Cotonou
Asia Sri Lanka The country needs $3 to 4 billion this year to pull itself out of an unprecedented economic crisis and plans to start talks with the International Monetary Fund for help, Finance Minister Ali Sabry said