Africa South Africa The sale of unregulated medicines is increasing in South Africa, where fake and substandard medicines are distributed through informal channels, informal outlets, online platforms, and cross-border smuggling, with people often buying unaware of fakes
Europe San Marino Locomix, the beloved competition for emerging comedy talent and a launching pad for names who later went on to star in main shows, celebrates its 19th edition with the finale at the Teatro Concordia on 18 April
Asia India The first census since 2011 is about to begin: one of the world’s largest administrative tasks, it will involve over three million workers gathering data door to door; info will include caste, as policy will benefit lower ones in the next decade
Europe Latvia Taxi protests scheduled simultaneously in Rīga, Daugavpils and Jelgava on Monday 13 April will block traffic in these cities; the organisations representing the industry. explained government has failed to take real steps to curb the monopoly of “Bolt”
Europe Portugal 29 towns and cities have installed video surveillance cameras nationwide, with main tourist locations implementing the measure to enhance the safety of visitors
Oceania Micronesia Ambassador Akillino H. Susaia presented his credentials to UNESCO Director-General during a formal ceremony at the organization's headquarters, officially beginning Susaia’s tenure as Permanent Representative of the Federated States of Micronesia
Asia Lebanon After Israeli attacks hit Beirut's densely populated suburbs yesterday, killing hundreds and wounding thousands, the head of Lebanon’s syndicate of doctors called for “all physicians from all specialities” to head to any hospital they could to offer help
Asia Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov visited the Transnational Corporation Dastan 3 to review its current manufacturing capabilities and strategic development; media reported he has instructed the facility to start drone production
Asia Cambodia Restoration of Preah Vihear Temple could take up to three decades after damage caused during past clashes with Thailand; Officials say structural repairs, conservation work and UNESCO-guided restoration are needed to fully recover the historic site
America Bahamas Parliament has been dissolved and voters’ register closed yesterday, while today the writs will be issued for snap elections five months ahead of the constitutional deadline; Bahamians will go to the polls on 12 May to elect a new government
Africa Mali Mali's new honorary consulate in Kyoto will open tomorrow, a sign of strengthening mutual links and the country's presence in Japan
Europe Hungary At the Hungarian-American Friendship Day rally at the MTK Stadium joined by US VP Vance and, briefly by phone, President Trump, PM Orbán depicted the upcoming vote as a historic choice between national sovereignty and submission to foreign pressure
Asia Brunei AI elements have been included in Hari Raya celebration themed ‘AI Innovation as a Catalyst for the Development of a Prosperous and Sustainable Society’: five AI-powered robots performed dance, a live calligraphy demonstration, and photo opportunities
America Honduras Congress donated 200.000 lempiras, or €6.400, to the San José de la Montaña kindergarten in Tegucigalpa; it is the first such handout from funds derived from sanctions levied against legislators who failed to attend sessions