Asia Vietnam Technology will help authorities locate and repatriate the remains of war martyrs, the soldiers who died in the Vietnam War; Deputy PM ordered the use of DNA testing, digital archives and mapping to identify remains and return them to families
Europe Portugal A rail strike in defense of salary increases and collective bargaining is expected to end today after having affected up to 70% of trains in key hours for commuters' transport for several days
America Paraguay South America's first FIFA Arena mini-pitch has been inaugurated in Paraguay as part of FIFA’s global plan to build 1.000 children's fields, highlighting the country’s growing role in youth football development and commitment to education through sports
Asia Qatar A project to design and build a network of advanced research laboratories for veterinary and agricultural research was announced by Public Works Authority Ashghal; they will be located in Old Airport area, Al Sheehaniya, Qatar Science and Technology Park
Europe Poland 3.000 European bisons live in Poland according to the country’s annual wildlife survey for 2025, of which over 2.800 are wild; the record high reflects decades of successful protection and reintroduction programs
America El Salvador Venezuelan migrants deported under a US deal have been imprisoned in El Salvador; families filed a complaint with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights demanding their release from the high-security prison where they’re held without due trial
America Peru The people of Peru have celebrated Pope León XIV as one of their own in Chiclayo, where he served as bishop and gained local admiration for his humble service, earning widespread acclaim after referencing the city in his first public address as pope
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Children in grade six across St. Vincent and the Grenadines will take the final exam of the Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment CPEA on 14 and 15 May 2025; 1.691 students will sit for the exam in 18 venues nationwide, of which 820 ladies and 871 males
America Uruguay Uruguay has expressed plans to extend its Central Railway to the Paraguayan border, with President Orsi confirming President Peña's interest in a trilateral logistics integration that could include Argentina
Asia Turkey Istanbul is poised to host Russia and Ukraine delegates on 15 May for peace talks, even though the prospects of President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy meeting directly for the first time in three years are low
Africa Ghana A major cocoa producer, Ghana announced it will launch its 2025/2026 main cocoa harvest two months ahead of schedule in a strategic move to curb the persistent issue of bean smuggling: the early start aims to tighten security, disrupting illicit routes
America Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney presented his new cabinet with many new faces and with less veterans; announcing the team he pledged it will deliver new ideas and “decisive action” on key points such as trade, crime and the cost of living
America Colombia Political asylum has been granted to former Panamanian president Ricardo Martinelli, who has been convicted of money laundering and claims political persecution, enabling his transfer from Nicaragua's embassy in Panama
Africa Botswana The 2025 flood season in Okavango Delta looks one of the most favorable in years, a crucial recovery from the drought conditions experienced lately; substantial rainfall locally and upstream saturated soils and facilitated the spread of needed floodwaters