Africa Madagascar The mass arrest of young activists from GEN Z has prompted the reaction of Amnesty International and the French Teachers' Union that denounce an intensification of repression, arbitrary arrest, enforced disappearance
Europe Kosovo Former intelligence agency chief Driton Gashi was sentenced to four years and eight months’ prison following a retrial for his role in the highly controversial deportation of so-called ‘Gulenists’ to Turkey in 2018
Africa Somalia Federal government omitted the UAE - with which it cut ties this January - from its official statement condemning Iran's retaliation on Gulf countries, while it mentioned Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait
Asia Vietnam The Monsoon Music Festival in Hanoi, Vietnam’s largest international music event, transforms the city into a multi venue cultural hub; over 70 local and international acts performing across Old Quarter, it activates public spaces while boosting tourism
America Trinidad and Tobago Activist Nafeesa Mohammed is calling on PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar to meet with leaders of the Muslim community ahead of her upcoming meeting with US President Trump, following the Government’s withdrawal of support for Israel in its conflict with Iran
Europe Monaco Pope Leo XIV will make an apostolic visit to Monaco on 28 March; though the tradition of respectful diplomatic relations and historical ties with the Holy See have always been strong, it is the first time ever a Pontiff will set foot in the country
Europe Luxembourg Le Bovary, Luxembourg’s first literary café, shut down after ten years of activity; the mood will change, but the café won't be lost, reopening soon with news owners
Asia Brunei 700 officers and staff of the Ministry of Development and of the Ministry of Religious Affairs participated in the Tedarus Al-Quran for Ramadhan 1447 Hijrah at Istana Nurul Iman male and female surau on 11th consecutive night of ceremony at the palace
Europe Spain Spain has become the first European country to reject "unilateral" attack on Iran and Iran's retaliation and to demand “immediate de-escalation” to avoid civilian victims and the enlargement of the conflict
Asia Thailand Sacred elephant tusks belonging to the Karen community have been returned to Thailand after decades; The repatriation is seen as a significant cultural restoration, with community leaders welcoming it as recognition of indigenous heritage and traditions
America Haiti Court-released emails tied to Epstein reference Haiti over 400 times; those reviewed so far by newspaper Haitian Times reveal details about humanitarian aid flights, celebs philanthropic gestures, financial discussions, political monitoring in 2010-2016
Africa Ethiopia Ethiopia's runners Bertukan Welde was second at Tokyo's marathon in 2:16:36, Hawi Feysa came third in 2:17:39, both over two minutes after Kenyan winner who also bet the course record set by Ethiopian Sutume Asefa Kebede in 2024
Africa Kenya 32-year-old Kenyan runner Brigid Kosgei won the Tokyo Marathon setting a new course record with 2:14:29; The previous course record was 2:15:55, set by Ethiopian two-time Tokyo winner Sutume Asefa Kebede in 2024
Europe Poland Polish cities have been among the fastest-growing urban economies in Europe over the past 25 years with GDP growing 4% per year and will likely remain among the strongest performers in the decade ahead, according to the new report by Oxford Economics