America Colombia Abelardo De La Espriella has become the new president-elect of Colombia in a tight run-off; the far-right lawyer was openly backed by US President Trump
Asia Singapore The bus arrival timing system was damaged by drilling works, with failure affecting real-time arrival displays and app updates across parts of the network; the Land Transport Authority launched an investigation
Asia Cambodia Tourism minister said future growth will depend on stronger ties with China, highlighting rising Chinese visitor numbers, investment in transport and infrastructure, and partnerships aimed at reviving the sector and supporting economic recovery
Oceania New Zealand Major changes to school curriculum and secondary qualifications bring "knowledge-rich" learning from this school year; The reform mandates evidence-based learning in literacy, numeracy and introduces subject-based assessment system in year 12,13
Europe Russia A drone attack hit a building in the air traffic control center in Rostov-on-Don, which manages air traffic in southern Russia; flights to and from over 10 airports in the area have been suspended up to 11 May, international links are also disrupted
Europe Italy Made in Italy companies could hire over 900.000 workers, approximately a third of the total, in 2026-29, new data reveal; the main challenge concerns the quality of skills: for many professional profiles, the difficulty in recruiting reaches 55% of hires
Africa Mauritania The 20th Unit of the National Gendarmerie departed the country heading to Bangui, Central African Republic, in the 11th consecutive deployment to the capital to join the units of the UN peacekeeping operations in the CAR
Europe Bulgaria The Grande Partenza of the 2026 Giro d'Italia, 16th foreign start in the history of the cycling race, took place yesterday from Nessebar: for Bulgaria, an occasion to present itself on the international stage and to bring world-class sport to the country
Africa Central African Republic "When a state institution fighting corruption publicly admits its impotence, the entire system collapses": with these words the President of Good Governance Authority exposed corruption rampant for years, even unpunished, and its consequences on citizens
Oceania Solomon Islands The Solomon Islands Planned Parenthood Association SIPPA has reached affected communities in Western Province to ensure critical sexual and reproductive health services following Cyclone Maila, focusing on young girls, people with disabilities and youth
America Antigua and Barbuda The protracted battle within the national fishermen’s cooperative has paralyzed the industry's evolution for almost a decade: unlike neighboring islands, local mariners can't access international funding, specialized training, or commercial infrastructure
Oceania Nauru With exhibition 'Inundated: Imagining Life After Land' at Calle Bosello 3683, Nauru makes its debut at the 61th Venice Biennale opening today in Italy, marking the first time the world's smallest island nation hosts a National Pavilion
Asia Pakistan Punjab Chief Minister has launched an AI-based sanitation monitoring system to track waste collection and cleanliness services in real time; The platform uses digital surveillance and data analysis to improve municipal oversight and efficiency
Asia Palestine Palestinian local elections revealed a stronger-than-expected turnout despite boycott calls, signaling a shift toward accountable governance