Asia Indonesia After a 7,7 magnitude earthquake hit Flores, the scientific community said consecutive major earthquakes, (like Venezuela, Colombia) are normal: global earthquake rates remain steady, averaging about 16 major earthquakes, magnitude 7 or higher, each year
America Saint Kitts and Nevis The Day of Interruption, a nationwide student action against crime, violence and unsocial behavior at school, was celebrated on 26 February; organized by the Citizen Security Secretariat, it saw a massive participation of volunteers
Africa Cape Verde Atlantic Music Expo and Kriol Jazz Festival are starting to bring the usual excitement in Praia; the annual international events, scheduled in mid-April, are among the most prominent - and awaited - cultural appointments of the country
America Uruguay A decade after Uruguay legalized cannabis, strict regulations limiting legal access and excluding tourists have led to a growing gray market, pushing consumers toward informal sources, highlighting the need for policy adjustment to meet demand effectively
Asia Tajikistan In the face of restrictions and pressures on migrants in Russia, the country is trying to expand labour migration to other countries; however, according to experts, efforts to diversify migration remain inadequate
Asia Malaysia Malaysian gig industry players urge refinements to a proposed bill, citing concerns over worker classification, social security and pay; they seek a balanced approach between workers’ rights and industry growth; government is planning further discussions
Africa Tanzania As generative AI continues to transform journalism globally, approximately 53% of newsroom leadership is prepared to adopt AI in Tanzania and only 22% have actually discussed AI policies, a new study on AI adoption in Tanzania’s media sector shows
America Suriname Climate change is less alarming in the coastal plain than in the inland area, where villages near rivers are at risks, government stated as it is developing adaptation policies and zoning plans to potentially relocate vulnerable villages
Asia Syria The Syrian Ministry of Electricity announced the construction of a new 100 megawatt photovoltaic power plant to address the country's energy crisis
Asia Turkmenistan A technical advisory mission of the World Health Organisation Regional Office for Europe showed the results of the revision of the National TB Control Programme for 2021-2025 and initiated new Strategic Plan for 2026-2030
Europe Poland The IDEAS Research Institute was launched to give Poland a competitive edge in artificial intelligence research and development; it is jointly supervised by the Ministry of Digital Affairs and the Ministry of Defence
Africa Sierra Leone A crisis in Gorama Mende Chiefdom shows how entrenched political allegiances and tribal affiliations can fuel conflicts, threatening national cohesion, as ethnic politics and traditional chieftaincy struggles have long shaped the socio-political landscape
Oceania Vanuatu Malapoa College has experienced a dramatic drop in students' enrollment due to lack of classrooms, acting Principle says: intake has been reduced to around 800, down from over 1.500, with 100 students admitted into Year 11 and another 100 into Year 13
Asia Cambodia At the Education Congress, Education Minister Hang Chuon Naron launched Sala Digital, a virtual learning platform, and urged teachers to use ChatGPT and AI to enhance teaching, learning and research; teachers requested training for better implementation