America Bolivia 77 gold bars seized at Viru Viru Airport in compliance with a court order have been delivered to the Central Bank of Bolivia; the total weight recorded during the valuation process is 189.503,9 grams with an average purity over 90%
Africa Togo To better prevent and control avian and swine flu outbreaks in Togo, a two phases training with animal health experts started in Kpalimé: a four-week theoretical course and a three-month field internship with mentors
America Uruguay Uruguay has expressed plans to extend its Central Railway to the Paraguayan border, with President Orsi confirming President Peña's interest in a trilateral logistics integration that could include Argentina
America Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney presented his new cabinet with many new faces and with less veterans; announcing the team he pledged it will deliver new ideas and “decisive action” on key points such as trade, crime and the cost of living
America Peru The people of Peru have celebrated Pope León XIV as one of their own in Chiclayo, where he served as bishop and gained local admiration for his humble service, earning widespread acclaim after referencing the city in his first public address as pope
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Children in grade six across St. Vincent and the Grenadines will take the final exam of the Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment CPEA on 14 and 15 May 2025; 1.691 students will sit for the exam in 18 venues nationwide, of which 820 ladies and 871 males
America El Salvador Venezuelan migrants deported under a US deal have been imprisoned in El Salvador; families filed a complaint with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights demanding their release from the high-security prison where they’re held without due trial
Africa Ghana A major cocoa producer, Ghana announced it will launch its 2025/2026 main cocoa harvest two months ahead of schedule in a strategic move to curb the persistent issue of bean smuggling: the early start aims to tighten security, disrupting illicit routes
Asia Turkey Istanbul is poised to host Russia and Ukraine delegates on 15 May for peace talks, even though the prospects of President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy meeting directly for the first time in three years are low
Asia Qatar A project to design and build a network of advanced research laboratories for veterinary and agricultural research was announced by Public Works Authority Ashghal; they will be located in Old Airport area, Al Sheehaniya, Qatar Science and Technology Park
Europe Poland 3.000 European bisons live in Poland according to the country’s annual wildlife survey for 2025, of which over 2.800 are wild; the record high reflects decades of successful protection and reintroduction programs
Asia Nepal An American climber died of cardiac arrest while descending Makalu, Nepal’s fifth-highest peak; the incident renews growing concerns over safety and overcrowding on Himalayan mountains during peak climbing season
America Colombia Political asylum has been granted to former Panamanian president Ricardo Martinelli, who has been convicted of money laundering and claims political persecution, enabling his transfer from Nicaragua's embassy in Panama
America Belize Archaeologists have discovered the first known Maya tattoo tools in a Belize cave, which have provided direct evidence that tattooing has been practiced ceremonially during the Classic Maya period as a form of cultural, social, and religious expression