Asia Tajikistan An amnesty law signed by President Rahmon to celebrate 35 years of independence will cover 18.038 convicted people, with full release for 11.305 people, reduced terms for 6.733; of 507 women, 248 will be released, of 134 minors, 99 will be freed
Europe Croatia The Week of Croats Abroad will be held from May 25 to 31 in Zagreb and Zagreb County, aiming to increasing the visibility of Croats living outside Croatia and raising awareness of their contribution to the country’s creation and development
Oceania Papua New Guinea On the sidelines of the Melanesian Oceans Summit held in Port Moresby on 11 May, PNG and Timor-Leste have agreed to open embassies in each other's capitals
Africa Cameroon Rapper Snoopy la Mélodie's concert in Liege, Belgium, was cancelled following outcry over his lyrics, sparked by violent, homophobic language and incitement to violence in “Les nerfs des boys”; organizers said it is a threat to public order and safety
Africa Niger Normal to above-average rainy season is expected in the agropastoral belt, with rainfall average in line with 1991-2020; the Operational Center COVACC is reminding that strong winds can lead to losses of undernourished livestock and infrastructure damage
Europe Vatican City The Institute for the Works of Religions releases its 2025 Annual Report posting a 51 million euro net income and a dividend to the Pope of 24,3 million euro, a 10-year-record net income
America Suriname President Simons is under growing pressure from her own political side National Democratic Party, as legislators say Mennonites have access to large swaths of land which they deforest for agricultural purposes and demand firing of Agriculture Minister
Asia Qatar At the 35th Doha International Book Fair opening tomorrow, Qatar Museums will showcase how books connect audiences with art, culture, heritage with a curated selection of new releases, award-winning publications, and catalogues produced by the institution
Africa Somalia A deepening currency crisis is leaving millions unable to afford necessities: the use of the US dollar expands for traders, transport operators and businesses; Somalia hasn't printed new banknotes since the collapse of Siad Barre’s government in 1991
Africa Botswana Reckless driving culture is fueling Botswana’s road safety crisis; despite continuous efforts by authorities to improve road safety, dangerous driving is widespread: speeding, impaired driving, disregard for rules increase the number of fatal accidents
Africa Equatorial Guinea Fiscal Year 2025 closing figures report a historic record in non-oil tax revenues with 192.046 billion XAF, almost €300million; data were revealed as the Head of Administrative Coordination reported on the Government's 2025 management before the Chamber
Oceania Solomon Islands Flooding and erosion in Western Province exposed unexploded ordnance from the battles of the Second World War, an additional danger for communities and responders; the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator allocated $2.5 million for urgent lifesaving assistance
Europe Kosovo The International Business College on the municipal border between northern and southern Mitrovica seeks to bridge divides among Albanians, Serbs and other students, using English as a mean to pursue integration
America Argentina University students and personnel took to the streets demanding due payments, while the government disregards the law that establishes funding for universities; social media reported unprecedented participation in Buenos Aires, Rosario and other cities