Asia Nepal Joint anti-drug operations will be performed by Nepal and India at their shared border in consequence of increased trafficking cases; the pact includes joint patrols and intelligence sharing to curb cross-border narcotics movement
Africa Ethiopia The Ethiopia Peace Observatory reported that in the days 26 April and 9 May there has been a 71% decrease in fatalities due to political violence compared to the previous two weeks, with 82 reported casualties and -37% political violence events (37)
America Paraguay South America's first FIFA Arena mini-pitch has been inaugurated in Paraguay as part of FIFA’s global plan to build 1.000 children's fields, highlighting the country’s growing role in youth football development and commitment to education through sports
America Mexico Over 70.500 job openings have been established in Mexico for deportees under the "México te abraza" program, aiming to reintegrate repatriated citizens amid Trump's renewed deportations, with strong support from 381 companies nationwide
Africa Seychelles Seychelles joined the annual meeting of Ministers for health of small states of the European Region of the WHO; Minister Vidot underlined that the country shares more common challenges and similarities with these countries than with many neighbours
America Suriname To reform school bus transport by reducing bureaucracy and implementing modern systems Suriname has installed a presidential committee following a request from the national bus and boat owners' organization
Europe Portugal A rail strike in defense of salary increases and collective bargaining is expected to end today after having affected up to 70% of trains in key hours for commuters' transport for several days
Europe Malta A restoration of an 18th-century house in Naxxar is shortlisted as one of five finalists in Architecture+Stone category of the 2025 Architizer A+ Awards against Mexico, China and USA projects; the public will decide the winner with an online voting system
Asia Saudi Arabia The Saudi Entertainment and Amusement Expo will return for its seventh edition from 20 to 22 May at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Centre, bringing together the world's top entertainment and amusement brands
Africa Mauritania Meharists, nomadic soldiers of the National Guard who have secured a remote 2.200km border since 2011, now counts on 150 riders and 400 camels and received several million euros from the EU seeking to maintain stability in a region plunged into chaos
America Panama Protests against economic elites and US military presence are increasing in Panama with demonstrators invoking anti-imperialist slogans, as backlash intensifies over Trump-backed troop deployments and perceived threats to national sovereignty
Oceania Vanuatu The Vanuatu Chess Federation is celebrating a 40% rise in its memberships, increasing from 100 to over 140 active participants; weeks ago it was officially recognized by the Vanuatu Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee
Asia Myanmar A military airstrike hit a school in Ohe Htein Twin village, Sagaing Region, killing at least 22 people, including 20 students and two teachers, during morning classes
America Uruguay Uruguay has expressed plans to extend its Central Railway to the Paraguayan border, with President Orsi confirming President Peña's interest in a trilateral logistics integration that could include Argentina