Oceania Nauru Nauru embraces a name change, and the beginning of renewed national pride, as the President decided to get back to traditional name Naoero for the country without holding a referendum
Europe Austria Nine people died in avalanches over the weekend, when around 100 incidents have been reported, requiring 70 interventions; according to Tyrol authorities, the figure is "unprecedented" and the red warning for a heightened danger is expected to persist
Asia Jordan During an Arab Women Organisation (AWO) event on Sunday, Program Director Layla Naffa set as a goal to grow from current 12% to 30% women’s quota in all elections, and Minister of Culture praised women for their efforts in building equality and justice
America Bahamas The government entered a repurchase agreement with investment bank Goldman Sachs to cover residual budget of fiscal year 21/22; the 2 year loan has a value of $236 million and will bridge the gap for public financing until bond markets are more favorable
Asia Syria Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates said the country supports Russia in the military operation in Ukraine against the West's procedures and provocations, stressing that the country is still exposed to terrorist aggression by Western countries
Asia Myanmar A combined force of army soldiers and junta-allied Pyu Saw Htee militias raided two villages in central Myanmar and torched around 200 homes last week, locals said, causing the displacement of over 1.700 people - 500 children, fleeing from the attack
America Ecuador The company ‘AYA Natural and Medical Products’ has officially begun its production of cannabis-based products, being the first ever Ecuadorian company focused on medicinal cannabis
America Bolivia The state’s mineral exports have drastically increased ever since the Ukrainian conflict began, since Russia is a major global mineral provider and most countries have boycotted Russian imports
Europe Albania By-elections held this Sunday in six municipalities have spotlighted a divided opposition, with Democrats having scant chance of defeating Edi Rama’s Socialists
Europe Spain Minister of Equal Opportunities has asked all demonstrations planned across the country for today, March 8th, to be a call for peace to give an even higher, well-rounded significance to women’s day
Asia Philippines President Duterte has appointed a new chairman and two new commissioners of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) ahead of the May 9 national and local elections
Asia Brunei Darussalam Assets will be forming a joint venture with local banks for a digital payment hub; the network will connect to local and international payment rails such as PayPal and allow users to send and receive instant digital payments
Africa Ghana To improve access to potable water, wastewater management and revenue generation in the country's urban water sector, Denmark has reconfirmed its local support
America Jamaica Students from 7 primary schools in Corporate and Clarendon area, including children with disabilities, will benefit from a set of educational products focused on climate change, provided as part of a project aimed at empowering the country on the topic