Africa Gambia In preparation for the 2026 elections, journalists and civil society players are receiving specialised training to help them detect and counter misinformation before it fuels tension and confusion
Asia North Korea A Chinese passenger train crossed into Sinuiju for the first time since the strict border closure of the COVID-19 pandemic; videos circulating on Chinese social media show a 6-cars convoy back the news
Asia Afghanistan At least 75 people died in a Pakistani airstrike that hit a drug rehabilitation center in Kabul; it's the deadliest single attack of the escalating conflict openly started by the former Taliban supporter that now accuses them of hiding a terrorist group
Asia Cambodia New nationwide digital immunisation tracking system across health facilities will monitor vaccinations in real time, helping health workers record doses, track coverage and ensure children receive complete vaccine schedules across the country
Asia Laos A major corruption case in Attapeu revealed billions of kip in stolen public funds and exposed widespread financial mismanagement in local government; 38 officials and business figures are implicated in embezzlement and abuse of public investment projects
Europe Finland A legionella pneumonia warning has been issued focusing on the risks tied to handling dry soil and compost; 2025 counted the highest annual total of legionella infections, with authorities linking many cases to contact with soil and compost products
Asia Philippines Planned fare hikes for jeepneys, buses and ride-hailing vehicles have been suspended to ease pressure on commuters, amid rising global oil prices surges driven by the conflict involving Iran which has disrupted supply and pushed up transport expenses
America Trinidad and Tobago The President of the American Chamber of Commerce of Trinidad and Tobago Anna Henderson delivered the opening remarks at Annual Women’s Leadership Conference; themed #GiveToGain, it focused on the critical role of women in driving economic growth
Oceania Palau Alingano Maisu has reached Taiwan after 1.000 miles at sea, welcomed by an official arrival ceremony in Kaohsiung; the voyage of the traditional canoe is a living classroom of Pacific navigation, cultural resilience and intergenerational leadership
Europe Monaco Real Estate Observatory reported 493 Transactions in 2025, confirming Monaco’s real estate market at +5,8% on 2024 for a total value of sales and resales of €5,9 billion; IMSEE also presented a new method for the calculation of the price per square meter
America Saint Lucia Workers in the cruise tourism sector at IGY Marina will benefit from an 11% general wage increase spread over three years; the National Workers Union also announced enhanced working conditions: breakfast allowance raised and new lunch and dinner allowance
Europe Slovakia Two previously unknown minerals containing both silver and gold were identified in the hills of Nová Baňa, the historic mining town; named auropolybasite and auropearceite, they were discovered by an international team led by Slovak Academy of Sciences
Asia Maldives A record 83% increase in private jet arrivals to the Maldives has been reported, with 128 jets landing in the country between February 28 and mid-March as regional conflict disrupts major transit hubs in the Middle East
Asia Pakistan Petrol reserves in Pakistan are sufficient for about 27 days, diesel stocks for 21 days, as the petroleum secretary reportedly informed a Senate committee; authorities are monitoring supply levels and imports to guarantee fuel availability