Asia Sri Lanka Unprecedented visitors' arrivals have been registered in 2026, marking a strong recovery in numbers; However, the tourism boom has not translated into higher earnings, as shorter stays and lower spending per visitor have led to declining dollar revenues
Europe Iceland Around 25 million cubic meters of magma have accumulated beneath Svartsengi since the last eruption in July 2025, according to model calculations; it is the largest volume since eruptions began on the Sundhnúkur crater row
America Nicaragua Eight years after the April 2018 uprising against Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, Nicaraguan diaspora will stage commemorative activities this weekend in Costa Rica, the United States, and Europe to honor the victims and keep alive demand for democracy
Europe Hungary Opposition Tisza movement winned by a landslide, ending populist PM Orban’s 16 years in power; Hungary's election set a a record 77,8% turnout in a vote and is seen as Europe’s most consequential election this year
Europe Norway New and renovated government buildings in downtown Oslo are now hosting six ministries and Norway's PM's office, following official opening ceremonies; the government complex had been damaged by a right-wing extremist’s bomb on 22 July 2011
Africa Mauritania The 34th session of the FAO Regional Conference for Africa at the expert level kicked off on 13 April at the Mokhtar Ould Daddah Conference Center in Nouakchott, paving the way for the ministerial conference to be held tomorrow 17 April
America Haiti In solidarity with families of the 25 victims of the stampede in historic site Citadelle Laferrière, national mourning will be observed on 14 to 16 April; government will cover funeral costs for victims
America Trinidad and Tobago Three Middle Eastern paramilitary and political organisations have been designated as terrorist entities, triggering an immediate freeze on any Trinidad and Tobago assets linked to the groups; The Concerned Muslims of TT has criticised the decision
Oceania Marshall Islands First National Autism Referral System and Database has been formally launched; a partnership between Ministry of Health and the Public School System, it will offer families access autism screening for their children and follow up support for their needs
Asia Kuwait Cabinet reaffirmed that Kuwait isn't part in any conflict and won'tnallow its territory to be used to launch attacks against any state, underscoring commitment to a foreign policy grounded in positive neutrality, international law and good neighborliness
America Jamaica Jamaica has for too long been “a killing field”, said Justice Minister, calling on justices of the peace to take a more active role in curbing the influence of gang members within communities and delivering effective support
Asia Jordan The General Secondary Education Certificate Examination, known as “Tawjihi”, will be fully digital next year; examination halls and computer equipment had already been prepared for a digital format this year, but the rollout was delayed
America Grenada The Grenada Pavilion at at La Biennale di Venezia 2026 will host works by Chris Mast and Lilo Nido, each with over 30 years of experience; it will be 9th Grenada Pavilion, with 6 at Biennale Arte and 3 at Biennale Architettura since 2015
Europe Estonia Tallinn has recovered from the downturn in tourism influx of the pandemic years and is now on a path of stable, though moderate, growth; analysis of economic impact of foreign tourism reveals it has surpassed Riga, Vilnius, Helsinki