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 Kuwait Kuwait International Airport is secure and ready for full operations pending approval from relevant authorities; current security measures are precautionary and the airport is gradually returning to normal operations following recent regional tensions
America Honduras Honduras officially announced its withdrawal from the Central American Court of Justice agreement, signed in 1992, citing technicalities of the mechanism and indicating that this measure will free up $720.000 a year to be allocated to 2026–30 agenda
Africa Namibia Speaking at the University of Namibia's April graduation ceremony in Windhoek, president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah confirmed the institution recorded a 747% increase in student enrolment since 1992, with its student population rising from 3.639 to 30.836
Asia Myanmar One month after Min Aung Hlaing was been installed as president of Myanmar, consolidating his power after leading the 2021 military coup, critics say it formalized military rule, undermining democratic transition amid ongoing conflict and repression
Oceania Fiji Pacific Polytechnic has been ordered to vacate a property in Samabula after High Court in Suva ruled in favour of the Trustees of Sanatan Dharm Pratindhi Sabha of Fiji in a long-running dispute; the order is suspended for 30 days to allow time to vacate
Africa eSwatini The joint venture that signed a contract to build stretches of MR14 and MR21 consists of companies that were ordered to pay a million-worth penalty for tender collusion in the construction of the Cape Town Stadium in South Africa
America Dominica Dominica joins regional effort to prevent youth crime and violence in the Eastern Caribbean through UN joint programme
Africa Niger World Press Freedom Day was celebrated under the theme "Shaping a Future in Peace", focusing on the role of the media in social cohesion, ethics, and peace; press operators remind that Niger sits amidst a struggle for sovereignty and independence
Europe Germany NATO is reviewing a US plan to withdraw 5.000 troops from Germany amid political tension with European allies over US-Israel attacks on Iran; around 36.000 US troops are currently stationed in Germany, the largest US military presence on the continent
Europe Italy Alex Zanardi, whom BBC called 'a 21st century hero who inspired millions through his unquenchable spirit in the face of unbelievable adversity', an icon of different sports, died at 59 following sufferance from a 2020 devastating accident
Asia Cyprus Livestock breeders demanded to meet President Christodoulides amid ongoing outbreak of foot and mouth disease, spotted in yet another farm, with their representative describing the government’s handling as “unacceptable” as it lacks a contingency plan
Asia Georgia Traffic is temporarily banned at km 110 of the Kutaisi–Alpana–Mamisoni Pass road due to a rockfall near the entrance to Oni; local authorities and emergency services are on site and taking appropriate measures
Africa Cameroon An appointed, not elected, President's successor and other themes tabled by proposed constitutional reform are heating the political landscape and the debate: on RFI listeners and experts analyzed implications of the newly created office of Vice President