America Jamaica The campaign "Buy Jamaican, Build Jamaica" has been relaunched; The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association aims to strengthen local industries and support economic recovery, especially after the impact of Hurricane Melissa
Europe Germany Gerd Faltings, a number theorist at the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in Bonn, has won the 2026 Abel Prize, one of the most prestigious awards in mathematics, for his work on proving that Diophantine equations can have a finite set of solutions
Africa Lesotho 'Mamotake Matekane, enterpreneur, Young Business Leader of the Year 2025 and philanthropist received UN's International Leadership Award in recognition of her work in youth, women and leadership programmes with her role at the Waterlight Save Initiative
Europe Lithuania Giraitė Armament Plant, the Baltic states’ only ammunition manufacturer, achieved full production autonomy adding tools for bullet production, including bullet presses and lead core forming equipment, allowing the plant to produce all components in-house.
Europe Albania Thousands of believers gathered in Skanderbeg Square to perform the Eid al-Fitr prayer, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan 2026; according to the 2023 Albanian census, Muslims constitute approximately 45,86% to 50,67% of the population
Asia Malaysia Three new species of spiny lobster have been identified in Sabah, expanding knowledge of marine biodiversity in Malaysian waters; The discovery highlights the ecological richness of the region and the importance of keeping up research and conservation
Oceania Vanuatu A photograph by Elle Leontiev featuring self-taught vulcanologist Philip, taken on the ash plains of active Mt Yasur in Tanna has won the Portraiture Category at the Sony World Photography Awards 2026, bringing global attention to Vanuatu after winning
Asia Oman Central Fish Wholesale Market will resume regular operations on 23 March; the 4-days temporary suspension of activities has started yesterday providing clear timelines for fisheries traders and stakeholders in observance of national holiday Eid al-Fitr
Asia Vietnam A revised energy plan to 2030 has been approved, expanding solar, wind and LNG and reducing dependence on coal and imports; The strategy prioritises grid upgrades, diversified supply sources, energy storage to meet rising demand and strengthen security
Europe United Kingdom An outbreak of meningococcal disease in Kent, with 27 reported cases and two victims, has prompted an immediate response including screening, preventative antibiotic treatment and vaccines; NHS has raised a national alert asking to report any symptoms
Asia Israel Citizens demonstrated in Tel Aviv demanding an end to war with Iran and conflict with Hezbollah, as millions shelter from ongoing attacks, with 18 victims and over 3.000 injured; protesters accuse of prolonging the conflict with no clear timeline or goals
Africa Sudan Public divisions emerged within Sudan’s Freedom and Change – Democratic Bloc as the organizations held unauthorized meetings with international mediators in Ethiopia; African Union, IGAD, UN, Arab League, EU are seeking to launch a process on Sudan future
Europe Norway The leaders of all five Nordic nations and Canada’s Prime Minister were hosted in Oslo by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre to discuss intensification of their cooperation within defense and security and to contribute to reshape future world order
America Bahamas Traces of cocaine, caffeine and common painkillers have been found in sharks off the coast of the island of Eleuthera; results of the new study highlight the deepening impact of human pollution on Bahamian marine life