Asia China 10 United States-based companies have been added to China's export control list, government procurement barred from 50 US companies two weeks after the Pentagon blacklisted some of China’s best-known companies for alleged ties to the Chinese military
Africa Zimbabwe 61% of a joint venture for the development of a Special Economic Zone on 1.200 hectares of state land in Victoria Falls, with services targeting tourists, has been surrendered to private company JR Goddard Private Ltd
Oceania Kiribati UNICEF Australia and Rotary are supporting the HPV vaccination campaign in Kiribati, where logistics and culture make immunization challenging; working in synergy with communities is crucial to protect girls from cervical cancer
Asia United Arab Emirates Residents in Abu Dhabi have been warned about a surge in fake social media accounts and messages aimed at defrauding the public and stealing personal data by promoting a range of scams: concert tickets, domestic worker recruitment, insurance products
Africa Comoros 15th Indian Ocean Islands Economic Forum will take place in Moroni on 27-29 April; organizers met the press to raise awareness among economic stakeholders about the event aimed at the region's business community in order to develop joint projects
Asia Armenia The reported demolition of one more church of Armenian cult in Azerbaijan, just few days before the 111th commemoration of the Armenian Genocide, has sparked sharp condemnation from cultural heritage observers
Asia Kyrgyzstan Aside the 9th meeting of health ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan held talks with Tajikistan to deepen collaboration in the health sector; proposed activities range from digitalization to training
America Costa Rica Opposition to the development in Playa Panamá is intensifying after the cutting of trees has been authorized; citizen group Salvemos el Bosque de Playa Panamá called two demonstrations this past week and broader legal disputes on the project continue
Asia Syria The European Union has proposed the full resumption of its cooperation agreement with Syria, signaling a gradual normalization of relations after years of isolation; The move would reopen broader cooperation on trade, development and institutional support
America Chile A color image of the 'Sombrero Galaxy' has been released this week by the U.S. National Science Foundation’s NOIRLab; galaxy Messier 104 and its halo of stars had been observed four years ago by a telescope in Chile, 30 million light-years away
America El Salvador Constitutional reform approved with 59 votes out of 60, with those of opposition Republican Nationalist Party, will come into force tomorrow; it includes the possibility of life sentences for homicide, violation or terrorism, including for minors above 12
America Cuba FITCuba 2026 International Tourism Fair will be held on 7-9 May in a format that combines virtual professional management and in-person exchanges at Josone Park in Varadero; this year's edition is highly anticipated from Cuban and international operators
Asia East Timor 10th Dili International Marathon, scheduled on 8 August 2026, will be supported by Australia's National Critical Care and Trauma Response Center; the international competition has developed into a platform for community participation and health awaremness
Europe Denmark Copenhagen – Prague train is set to launch May 1; the direct line, with stops in Germany, will be available for the first time in over ten years and will be operated jointly by Czech, Danish and German railway operators