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 Belarus President Lukashenko received credentials from ten ambassadors: Japan, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Somalia, Palestine, the DPRK, Egypt, Ghana, Bangladesh, and Algeria presented their credentials to the head of state
Africa Burkina Faso Leader Ibrahim Traore said in an interview on state television that people need to “forget” about democracy, citing Libya as an example of a country where he said outsiders attempted to “impose democracy” but failed
Europe Albania Police and prosecution reports show a rise in seizures of small arms across Albania, as crime gangs search both modern weaponry and cheaper firearms, looted from military depots in the 1990s; the country has thus become a hub for small-arms trafficking
Europe Andorra Taxis are at a turning point: arrival of Uber at the end of 2025, launch of single switchboard system, attempts to unify drivers under a single structure have altered a traditionally closed ecosystem, making it more difficult to reach a compromise
America Colombia To regulate heavy vehicle traffic on roads in Subachoque, a technical committee has set a 15 days deadline for the installation of toll gantries, as mayors in the region report cargo is using internal roads to evade tolls
Africa Guinea-Bissau The death of a young activist led to a funeral 'of protests' and sparked a wave of calls for the respect of human and civic rights by many of the local watchdogs, including the National Forum for Social Action FONAS, MDD-GB, and RENAJ
Asia Philippines Philippines won 12 medals at an international science competition where students compete individually in subjects like math, biology and physics; The result highlights the country’s growing focus on STEM education and global academic competitiveness
Europe Serbia Police raids on opposition party's offices and University of Belgrade rectorate have respectively sparked a wave of indignation and clashes with security forces outside the athenaeum
Asia Georgia Celebrations of 9 April, Day of National Unity, turned into explosive political tension between protesters and government officials notwithstanding the designation that commemorates the protests of 9 April 1989 that led to the asset of modern Georgia
Oceania Micronesia Ambassador Akillino H. Susaia presented his credentials to UNESCO Director-General during a formal ceremony at the organization's headquarters, officially beginning Susaia’s tenure as Permanent Representative of the Federated States of Micronesia
Europe San Marino Locomix, the beloved competition for emerging comedy talent and a launching pad for names who later went on to star in main shows, celebrates its 19th edition with the finale at the Teatro Concordia on 18 April
Africa Morocco A facial reconstruction based on the remains of SKH001, a woman buried around 6.400 years ago at Skhirat-Rouazi - an open-air necropolis on the Atlantic coast - is reviving attention to one of Morocco’s most important Neolithic archaeological sites
Europe Portugal 29 towns and cities have installed video surveillance cameras nationwide, with main tourist locations implementing the measure to enhance the safety of visitors