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 Montenegro 14.000 households and 800 businesses have so far applied to the public tender of the electricity company Elektroprivreda Crne Gore for the subsidised installation of photovoltaic panels, with an expected target of 3.000 households and 500 businesses
Africa South Africa Kilometres of west coast beach have been covered in lobsters due to one of the largest 'walkouts' in recent years; government officials are analysing the extent of the damage
Asia China General secretary Xi Jinping has stressed unswerving adherence to China's path of human rights development while presiding over a group study session of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee
Europe Greece The government has sent a letter to the Vice-Presidents of the EC, the Economy Commissioner, the Energy Commissioner and several other politicians with specific proposals to address the international energy crisis as a result of the Ukrainian conflict
Africa Eritrea Eritrean Tesfatsion won the Tour du Rwanda for the second time, becoming the first rider to win the coveted yellow jersey more than once since the race was updated
Europe Slovakia PM Heger wishes to develop a "special track" of Ukraine's integration into the EU, arguing that efforts should be made to help rebuild the country after the end of the war
Africa Sao Tome and Principe More than 30 athletes from 15 countries took part in the third edition of the São Tomé and Príncipe ultramarathon, a 200-kilometre, six-stage route that ended right at the equator
Europe Sweden Swedish carmaker Volvo has suspended production and sales of its commercial vehicles at its plant in Kaluga, Russia, as sign of dissent towards war; the factory employs 700 people and a further 600 are involved in sales, maintenance and repairs
America Argentina Argentina joined Belt and Road Initiative during a Presidential visit to China last week; it is the first primary economy of South America to adhere, with expected US$24 billion Chinese investments for infrastructure in the country
Asia Japan In his series "Flesh Love", Japanese photographer Haruhiko Kawaguchi - who calls himself Photographer Hal - has wrapped couples, families and even entire houses in plastic to explore human intimacy
America Saint Lucia COVID-19 vaccination will no longer be administered at mass vaccination sites, but offered at Wellness Centres across the island through a walk-in service
Asia Indonesia The government has imposed a 100 decibels limit on the volume of loudspeakers in mosques
Africa Burkina Faso Impact, together with the Alliance for Responsible Mining, is launching a project for artisanal gold mining communities to shape a more responsible gold mining sector and contribute to the development of a climate of peace within mining communities