Oceania Samoa Hundreds of Faleata No.2 residents were turned away from Gym 1 in Tuanaimato as they were collecting the $150 back-to-school support which the district council, run out of funds, couldn't pay
Europe Latvia Scarecrows, the latest documentary by Laila Pakalniņa, has opened the programme of the Latvian National Film Awards, where it is nominated in four categories; it is a chronicle of 'runway rangers' and their encounters with wildlife RIX Riga Airport
Oceania Nauru Nauru Medical Centre is expanding services, with specialist surgeries now performed on island; Dr Angelique Makutu was appointed director of medical services and upgrades include dental clinics, a 10-bed paediatric unit and improved operating facilities
Asia Saudi Arabia A strategic stockpile of over 2,2 million bottles of Zamzam water has been prepared to meet the needs of pilgrims during the holy month of Ramadan; Production operations at the Zamzam Water Project have paced up to 200.000 5-liter bottles per day
Europe France Following the fatal beating of a far-right activist, the Interior Ministry would be considering banning a number of extremist groups, while reporting to the courts the possible 'reconstitution' of banned far-left group Jeune Garde
Asia Philippines On February 19 the eruption of Mount Kanlaon on Negros Island disrupted classes in 107 public schools, affecting about 52,975 learners; Ashfall and volcanic activity led to emergency measures, as authorities are assisting impacted communities
Africa Senegal 20 girls from the fishing village of Xataxely have joined a new Surf Academy led by local teachers, with a simple rule: if they want to surf, they must also go to school, thus helping girls return to education
Europe San Marino Reducing waiting lists remains a key objective for 2026 for the ISS Executive Committee; other goals have been set, including the rationalization of unnecessary expenses, the future new hospital, and the reorganization of a number of departments and staff
America Grenada 2026 Immersive Edutainment Tours has begun: Minister is continuing its tourism awareness campaign aimed at fostering a deeper appreciation of the sector and highlighting career opportunities among students at primary, secondary, and tertiary levels
Africa Burundi A recent analysis shows that 2025 territorial reform, set to make Burundi more efficient with strengthened municipalities, fewer provinces and an administration closer to the citizens, had a complicated start and is gaining momentum
Asia Oman The artificial rainfall station in the province of Khasab has been completed; it is expected to enhance rainfall and groundwater in areas surrounding the site in the northwest and south directions, up to a distance of 70 kilometers
Africa Uganda First 19.200 doses of Lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention drug to be injected twice a year, have been delivered to Uganda, donated by Global Fund; approved by the National Drug Authority in January, it is a key step in efforts to curb infections
America Colombia Colombia has implemented 30% tariffs on more than 70 products from Ecuador, escalating a trade dispute triggered by Ecuador’s similar levy over border security and trade deficit concerns, while Bogotá has also suspended electricity sales
Europe Greece Greece recorded the highest share of cross-border service imports in the EU according to latest Eurostat data, relying heavily on services delivered directly from abroad, with cross-border supply accounting for 68,8% of total imports from non-EU countries