Europe Luxembourg Affordable housing is under attention, as Europe is intensifying controls in skyrocketing rent prices, and new bedroom rules in Luxembourg but out large families from access to social housing
America Guyana With a Memorandum of Understanding signed with World Bank’s International Development Association IDA, Guyana has formally welcomed the Institution as a partner in the Global Biodiversity Alliance, strengthening its global reach
Africa Republic of the Congo President Sassou-N'Guesso visited Eni's Agri-hub, Sheng-Sheng's cassava flour production plant, and the Mouindi Protected Agricultural Zone ZAP dedicated to cassava and maize cultivation on an area of 400 hectares in Loudima.
America Nicaragua The iconic statue of Christ the King at a roundabout in Managua was removed as part of the expansion and construction work on the Heroes and Martyrs of the Insurrection Highway, formerly called the John Paul II Highway; authorities say it will be restored
Asia Oman Beekepers in Oman are preparing for Al Baram season, the crucial time of year when Acacia tortilis and Acacia ehrenbergiana begin to bloom and their blossoms, the 'Baram', give distinctive, refined taste to honey
Africa Cameroon Welcomed by MPs to the rhythm of traditional drums and the cheers of thousands of faithful, Pope Leo XIV made a lasting impression on his journey to the Palace of Unity as, breaking with protocol, he reached out to the crowd to touch people's hands
Oceania Palau As demand for better internet coverage grows in Palau, Starlink remains blocked: authorities seek to protect millions of dollars in national investment for internet connectivity, and avoid a financial burden that would fall on taxpayers
Africa Somalia A tree-planting campaign has been launched in urban centers and drought-affected rural areas, distributing seedlings and mobilizing communities and institutions to restore degraded land and counter deforestation
Europe North Macedonia A wave of new drug seizures cast further doubt over North Macedonia’s ability to keep its medicinal cannabis industry in check
Africa South Sudan South Sudanese pound is ranked among weakest currencies in Africa in 2025, according to 2026 Africa Economic Update, depreciating by about 15% against the U.S. dollar by the end of last December
Asia Laos First aquarium in laos is being planned in Vientiane, featuring freshwater species from the Mekong and regional rivers; The facility will include educational exhibits, conservation programs and research spaces
Africa Liberia Additional Liberian dollar banknotes could be printed to buy gold from local miners and build up national reserves; some experts say the proposal of the Central Bank of Liberia to store gold at home is reasonable, but doubt about printing more currency
Europe Spain Spanish cinema will make history at this year’s Cannes Film Festival with three films competing for the Palme d’Or for the first time since the prize was created in 1955, confirming Spain's growing influence on the global stage
Europe Netherlands Regular inspection of technical installations to help prevent barn fires will be introduced as 'mandatory' probably starting this autumn, or as soon as feasibility research is completed and ongoing pilot project proven functional