Oceania Palau A historic $15 million financing agreement has been signed with Saudi Arabia, marking a shift in how Palua's National Development Bank will now operate, as the loan will be directly invested into building affordable housing
Asia Bhutan Indian Railways has completed the detailed project report for a new track that will connect Kokrajhar, Assam, to Gelephu
America Peru The state of emergency in northern Peru has been extended for 60 days; the measure, that restricts constitutional rights like freedom of movement and assembly, was imposed to support officials working to curb organized crime and restore internal order
America Cuba Action is underway to reorganise non-state-run transport services, said Prime Minister Manuel Marrero, hoping that the private sector would 'continue to support passenger transport, but without imposing abusive prices'
Africa Ethiopia Tsadkan Gebretensae, Ethiopia’s former Defense Chief of Staff and one of the leading military strategists in Tigray, published an article on African Report stating that war with Eritrea could break out at any moment and will involve regional powers
Oceania Micronesia A cable landing station has been delivered to Pohnpei, one of the four states that make up the Federated States of Micronesia; 2.250 km EMCS cable will connect to the existing Hantru-1 cable connecting Pohnpei to Guam and the Marshall Islands
America Nicaragua Nicaragua's recent exits from the UN Human Rights Council, ILO, and IOM deepen its isolation under Ortega, as the regime seeks to avoid international scrutiny over its human rights violations and authoritarian actions
Africa South Sudan The government assured the international community that the situation in the country remains 'safe and secure', after the US ordered all non-emergency personnel to leave the country on Sunday due to continuing security threats
Oceania New Zealand Essity's toilet paper and tissue production plant in Kawerau proudly presented its 100% conversion to geothermal steam drying
America Saint Lucia The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force will launch a pilot project aimed at reducing long working hours for officers by implementing eight-hour shifts, replacing the traditionally extended hours that were necessary due to staffing shortages
America Panama Panama released dozens of migrants deported from the US after weeks of detention in poor conditions, offering them 30 days to leave the country, leaving many in legal limbo and uncertain about their future
Oceania Solomon Islands The press conference of the Aelan Riddim Music Festival announced the highly anticipated presence of trending Solomon Island performers and introduced the five headlining guest artists from Papua New Guinea who will be hosted in Honiara this year
Europe Ukraine President Zelensky reiterated that he is ready to hold elections only 'after the end of the war'
Africa Uganda The Uganda Professional Boxing Association has requested a meeting with the National Sports Council to discuss the future of professional boxing in the country, threatened by the new sports law