Oceania Papua New Guinea Considering conditions at Baisu Prison " a breach of the Constitution", Judge Graham Ellis ordered the Correctional Services to report within June 2026 the full extent of conditions of the 21 prisons and 7 lock-ups in Papua New Guinea
Oceania Samoa Samoa’s tourism operators are warning that newly implemented airport charges could discourage visitors and disrupt overseas trade relationships, while the Samoa Tourism Authority (STA) says it was not consulted prior to the increases
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
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
Asia Cambodia A landfill operator in Koh Kong province has been fined after authorities found evidence of illegal trash burning, violating environmental regulations; The practice caused air pollution and posed health risks to nearby communities;
Africa Senegal Sufi singer Sheikh Papa Sow Djimbira released the music video for his hit song "YaaNabi" once again offers a touch of spirituality for the month of Ramadan
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
Europe Andorra The iconic Àliga slope in El Tarter has hosted the Women’s Ski World Cup in Downhill and Super-G; welcoming the top speed specialists on the planet Andorra keeps raising its positioning as global sport destination
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 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
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
Asia Tajikistan Starlink satellite communication system is now available in Tajikistan, according to an announcement made by the company on its official X account
Africa Sao Tome and Principe Geographic and Cadastral Services - responsible for the planning and urbanization of the national territory - can't access the office and staff are at home: the owner of the building closed the property after years of unpaid rent
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