Oceania New Zealand A women meeting in Wellington marked a year since changes to pay equity extinguished some 180.000 claims for equal work of equal value; a request to the UN was made to investigate whether the move amounted to systemic discrimination towards women
America El Salvador Nuclear energy production could be implemented within seven years following recent agreement with the US that provides for a framework to enhance exchange of technical information and share best practices related to nuclear energy development
Europe Liechtenstein The premiere of the interactive theatre project “Oh bureaucracy! We can never do without you!” was organized in a classroom at Balzers secondary school instead than on a theater stage
Europe Malta The Malta Biennale 2026 was inaugurated and will run from until the end of May; at its second edition, the event, curated by Rosa Martínez, will host over 130 local and international artists from 43 countries under the title CLEAN | CLEAR | CUT
Asia Japan Fifteen years after earthquake and Fukushima disaster, Japan presents plans to reshape the area with F-REI, a hub to study environmental recovery and radiation science and reminds of the importance of memorizing the toll-free disaster phone number
Europe United Kingdom Peter Mandelson has been appointed as ambassador to the US notwithstanding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender; PM Starmer made the choice despite warnings of “general reputational risks”
Africa Madagascar The president of the Refoundation party dissolved the government amid growing criticism and strong expectations for change; until a new prime minister will be appointed, the interim will be handled by the secretaries-general of each ministry
Africa Liberia A high-stakes national security consultation is unfolding following reports that troops crossed into Lofa County, removed the Liberian flag, hoisted the Guinean one, asserted control over 100 acres of territory that Liberia considers sovereign boundary
Oceania Tonga A one-off public holiday will be observed today 12 March 2026 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Queen Salote College, a leading all-girls Christian secondary school; date recalls birthday of Queen Sālote Tupou III, on 13 March
Europe Vatican City The Pontifical Academy for Life launched “Scientists for peace”, an international appeal to all scientists, researchers, and academics to focus on peace and enact activities across the world, as current violence also limits scientific research
America Mexico The birth of Benito Juárez, one of the country’s most revered former political leaders, will be commemorated on 16 March; the original 21st March holiday was moved to the third Monday in March, becoming one of the three annual long weekend holidays
Asia Oman Fuel supplies remain stable across the Sultanate, Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals confirmed, adding that petroleum products are available in all governorates, notwithstanding the drone attack on Salalah Port earlier in the day
Europe Slovakia Housing completions dropped in 2025 and new construction remained well below long-term levels according to latest official figures
America Chile A major expedition to the Atacama Trench has documented deep-sea biodiversity, including possible new species, and geological fault evidence linked to historic earthquakes - Scientists Chile revealed