America Panama Recent incidents of African bees stinging occurred during Good Friday at a Stations of the Cross procession in Penonomé, were at least 50 required medical attention and one person died; scientists are investigating their habits and why they attack
America Guyana The Single Electronic Identification System has been launched, despite delays, to enhance border control and migrant management, ensuring all citizens and residents receive biometric E-ID cards linked to nationwide surveillance and digital services
Europe Hungary Tens of thousands marched in opposition-run Budapest for 30th edition of the 'Pride', defying new law by PM Orban's ruling coalition banning the parade with fines for participants and arrest for organizers: a direct challenge to the nationalist government
America Mexico President Sheinbaum demanded evidence for the sanctions imposed by the US on three Mexico's financial institutions for alleged cartel-related money laundering; the government is taking temporary control of two banks to protect creditors
Africa Kenya Protests over government corruption and police brutality spread across the country, with demonstrators waving Kenyan flags and chanting President Ruto “must go”; security forces fired live rounds, rubber bullets, tear gas and clashes left 16 people dead
Oceania Tuvalu Nearly a third of Tuvalu's citizens entered a ballot for a landmark climate visa: Australia is offering visas to 280 citizens each year under a climate migration deal Canberra has billed as "the first agreement of its kind anywhere in the world"
Europe Italy Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez 3-days VIPs-clad wedding in Venice, 'private glamour event of the year' said press, ended with a party in Arsenale; about 1.000 people, mostly groups of activists, demonstrated against Amazon founder on taxation grounds
America Guatemala Denying a new asylum deal was signed with the U.S., Guatemala clarified that only a joint security agreement was inked and no new immigration accords have been established beyond previous arrangements
Africa Zambia Zambia has acquired a 26% equity stake in Angola’s Benguela oil refinery, under construction in Lobito, thus transitioning from fuel-importer to strategic co-owner and making a shift toward energy independence and economic self-determination
Europe Netherlands Parents shouldn't allow children under 15 to use social media and wait until school group 8 before giving them a smartphone, according to news reporting recommendations by Dutch caretaker cabinet, part of a new national guideline on “Healthy Screen Use”
Africa Angola The '200km of Huila', the traditional car race of Nossa Senhora do Monte Festival, will be the theme of a BBC documentary that is expected to be streamed next year on Amazon Prime
Africa Botswana Citizen-owned Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises in the tourism industry will benefit from a new financing model, namely a loan for commercial purposes, following recent agreement between Stanbic Bank Botswana and Okavango Wilderness Safaris
America Suriname Suriname’s general elections on May 25 have resulted in a divided parliament, setting the stage for a coalition-led government that will take office as the country prepares for a major transition in its oil and gas industry
America El Salvador At least 40 journalists have fled El Salvador in the past month amid fears of arrest, as President Bukele’s intensified crackdown on dissent has targeted reporters exposing alleged government-gang ties