Africa Zimbabwe The tourism legislation will be amended to make local holidays more affordable and encourage Zimbabweans to travel within the country, Tourism and Hospitality minister said; the move comes as the industry recoveries after years of declining activity
Africa Eswatini New passport stamps are in use to curb cross-border crime; they carry advanced security features and are traceable to individual immigration officers, making it significantly harder for criminal networks to manipulate entry and exit records
Europe Ireland The Health Service spent around €220.000 in the last two years to bury people who die in Irish hospitals but have no family to make arrangements, according to new figures; the amount includes long stay hospitals for people who have no traceable relative
Europe Switzerland Freshwater jellyfish have been found in the Rheinauen lake in Trimmis, in Canton Graubünden; a non-venomous species, it poses no threats to swimmers
America Chile A record increase in wine exports to Brazil, its top market, has been registered in Chile; the fact helped offset declining US sales caused by newly imposed 10% tariffs
Asia Maldives Legal action will be taken against individuals who intimidate or incite hatred toward police officers on social media; the warn came form the the Maldives Police Service after recent episode connected to the curbing of street protests
America Bolivia Daniela Artemisa, a tattoo artist in Bolivia, has gained recognition as the “Cholita Tattoo Artist” by blending Aymara traditions with goth aesthetics to celebrate Indigenous women, despite initial backlash and evolving perceptions of tattoo culture
America Grenada Grenada concluded 4th Universal Periodic Review of the UN Human Rights Council presenting its national outcome report, reaffirming its commitment to human rights, democracy and sustainable development and formally accepting 103 recommendations
Asia Kazakhstan An 11.000-seat UEFA-standard stadium has opened in Kyzylorda; the Kaisar Arena, a new multifunctional complex, includes venues for boxing, wrestling, gymnastics, taekwondo, weightlifting and facilities for people with special needs
Europe Moldova On the eve of Teachers’ Day educators spoke about the prestige and challenges of their profession and the value they place on their work; most stressed that teaching is far more complex than it appears and should be compensated accordingly
Europe Monaco A new digital service allows residents to create a personal business entirely online via MonGuichet.mc as part of the Principality’s ongoing efforts to modernise public administration and streamline bureaucratic procedures
America Costa Rica Costa Rica’s top court has ordered the government to urgently regulate a 2022 tuna fishing law aimed at reclaiming marine resources from foreign fleets, warning that further delays risk environmental harm and legal consequences for officials
Asia Mongolia Cabinet endorsed a draft national strategy on Big Data and Artificial Intelligence to be integrated into the 2026–2030 development plan; it includes 66 measures on 4 objectives and aims to build an AI ecosystem in sectors like health and mining
Asia Georgia After violent clashes erupted in Tbilisi, the city remains under mobilized security as cleanup operations continue; riot police units are stationed at Orbeliani Square where tensions rose multiple times during protest; opposition figures were arrested