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 Hungary At the Hungarian-American Friendship Day rally at the MTK Stadium joined by US VP Vance and, briefly by phone, President Trump, PM Orbán depicted the upcoming vote as a historic choice between national sovereignty and submission to foreign pressure
Oceania Nauru A brand-new dental clinic opened at the RON Hospital-based Medical Centre; it includes a panoramic X-ray equipment and it will upgrade dental services meeting the needs of the community, in line with government's efforts in health services
Africa South Africa Insufficient water pressure to fight fires - for years of poor maintenance, pipe bursts and blockages - has led to buildings in inner Johannesburg losing insurance cover, exposing businesses to risk and accelerating disinvestment in sensitive areas
Asia Mongolia Gombojavyn Zandanshatar has been appointed as prime minister after a parliamentary deadlock, replacing Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene; The move ends weeks of political stalemate and aims to restore stability and advance economic policy
Asia Singapore Restrictions on social media features such as direct messaging and auto-play, particularly for younger users, are being studied; The move aims to curb excessive screen time, reduce exposure to harmful content and strengthen online safety safeguards
Africa South Sudan Wildlife authorities begun a massive crackdown on the River Nile, now a key corridor for the smuggling of bush meat, ivory and leopard skins; boat operators are advised: vessels will be seized and held indefinitely if transporting illegal animal products
Europe Slovakia A golden takin calf — a species so rare that only a few dozen are kept in zoos worldwide — has been born for the first time at Bratislava Zoo
Asia Bhutan A new helicopter airlift services is now evacuating patients from remote highland regions, where rugged terrain limits emergency care; The system enables rapid transport to hospitals, and local leaders are now calling for attendants during evacuations
Africa Mozambique Tobacco exports value reached $258 million in 2025, confirming the crop's rentability: in fact, +16% in value were generated by 72380 tons of produce, or around -21% in comparison to 2024
Europe Croatia Easter tourism has boosted the season opening, as tens of thousands of visitors - primarily from Austria, Germany, Slovenia, and Italy - boosted arrivals in Istria and Dalmatia
Africa Egypt Cairo University has been ranked the leading academic and research institution in both Egypt and Africa in the 2026 SCImago Institutions Rankings that also places it among the top 10% worldwide
Europe Moldova New petroleum pollutants were detected in Dniester River as water levels rise following recent precipitation and discharges from storage reservoirs; environment Minister traveled to Arionești, Dondușeni district to coordinate decontamination operations
America Ecuador Mining reform and Law on Sustainability and Efficiency of Spending by Decentralized Autonomous Governments faced 34 lawsuits alleging unconstitutionality; the latter is second most challenged proposal by Noboa after the repealed Public Integrity Law