Asia Sri Lanka Unprecedented visitors' arrivals have been registered in 2026, marking a strong recovery in numbers; However, the tourism boom has not translated into higher earnings, as shorter stays and lower spending per visitor have led to declining dollar revenues
Africa Madagascar In the Great South, communities are fighting drought restoring degraded lands through the World Bank-supported MIONJO project; over 1.500 hectares of dunes have been stabilized, 330 hectares reforested, 24 nurseries created benefitting 1,4 million people
Africa Chad Amid rising diphtheria cases, MSF worked along Public Health authorities to run a mass two-doses full vaccination campaign targeting 500.000 people in Batha and Barh-El-Gazel region, reaching remote communities and nomadic people
America El Salvador Authorities in El Salvador have arrested another critic of President Bukele, intensifying a crackdown on dissent that has already targeted prominent legal and anti-corruption figures
America Bolivia Former President Evo Morales has been accused of terrorism after he allegedly urged supporters to blockade roads into La Paz in protest of his disqualification from the upcoming election and worsening economic conditions
Europe Hungary To protect local agriculture and the interests of Hungarian farmers, the country introduced a ban on the import of Ukrainian produce and food products
Africa Comoros National soccer team is playing a series of friendlies in Africa and Europe in view of the World Cup qualifiers in September; Comoros seems to have gone past the difficult moment of early 2025
America Ecuador In response to escalating gang violence, Ecuador has passed reforms that grant broader powers to security forces, enable direct asset seizures, and impose harsher penalties on organized crime
America Chile Salmon producers in Chile have begun using AI-powered technology to automatically sort fish by size and quality, improving processing efficiency and product consistency
America Belize At the 113th International Labour Conference, Belize has highlighted its labour progress reporting record-low unemployment, a higher minimum wage, and new social justice initiatives under its Decent Work Country Programme
Asia Japan Japan ranked 118th out of 148 countries in the World Economic Forum’s 2025 Global Gender Gap Report, the same position as last year - the lowest among G7; political empowerment is the weakest area, while education and health register near gender parity
Asia Mongolia The Gashuunsukhait–Gantsmod cross-border railway, a 32,6 km dual-gauge line connecting with China to serve coal exports activities, will be in operation in 24 months and on 15 June both sides will drill the first pier foundation of the cross-border bridge
Asia Pakistan Indus fishing cat, the delta’s last major predator, is disappearing, with populations halved in two decades: wetland loss, pollution, low water and pesticides drive its decline; conservation groups are launching community outreach and habitat protection
Asia Vietnam Nguyen Nhu Kon Tum Primary School for Pedagogical Practice became a model of excellence, piloting new Vietnam’s Grade 5 innovative education curriculum focused on teaching quality, digital learning, and student well-being; All pupils met learning goals