Asia Georgia The EU annual Report on Human Rights and Democracy in the World noted “severely curtailed” human rights in Georgia, reduced bilateral political contacts and dialogue between Brussels and Tbilisi amid “significant democratic backsliding”
America Antigua and Barbuda Two entrepreneurs from Antigua and Barbuda have been selected to participate in the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative, a prestigious programme that connects emerging business leaders from the Caribbean and Latin America with counterparts in the US
Asia South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol, indicted on insurrection charges following his 2024 martial law declaration, would face life imprisonment or death penalty if convicted; Yoon, currently detained, argues the martial law was a warning to resolve political deadlock
America Brazil Government condemned the US for deporting 88 Brazilians in handcuffs on a flight lacking water and AC, calling it a "flagrant disregard" for human rights, and demanded an explanation from the Trump administration
Africa Sudan A drone attack on a hospital in the North Darfur region left more than 70 people dead and dozens injured, according to the Sudanese government, which attributed the attack to the Rapid Support Forces
Asia Indonesia To mitigate the massive Idul Fitri exodus, which last year saw 242 million Indonesians on the move, the Transportation Minister proposed a work-from-anywhere policy to alleviate traffic congestion and the strain on public transportation during peak days
America Belize The image of Queen Elizabeth’s on Belize banknotes will be replaced with that of national heroes George Cadle Price and Philip Goldson starting in June, marking a step toward decolonization and celebrating the country’s independence and heritage
Oceania Marshall Islands Construction of a new Majuro Water and Sewer Company warehouse at the airport basin to repair the long-damaged sewage outflow system was initiated in the presence of authorities, representatives of the US government and landowners
Europe Belarus The electoral commission declared Alexander Lukashenko the winner of the presidential election for the seventh time; the result was widely expected, as he is ruling since 1994 and he is often referred to as 'the last dictator of Europe'
Europe Andorra The real estate market in Andorra has seen a 2,8% increase in the average price of new flats over the past year, to €6.022 per square metre; there are currently 1.315 new homes available for purchase
Asia Thailand Thailand may soon restart negotiations with Cambodia on overlapping claims in the Gulf of Thailand; the talks would aim to resolve disputes over resource-rich maritime areas, with both nations seeking mutual economic and diplomatic benefits
Asia East Timor The implementation of verfify.gov.tl, a platform for document verification, will benefit from the support of the Royal Government of Cambodia in developing technical and human resources needed for the process
Europe Liechtenstein Faced with a serious shortage of paediatricians, which has worsened in recent months, the country signed a contract with a paediatric practice in Chur, Switzerland
Africa Madagascar The National Days of Reflection on Agricultural Transformation to revolutionise the agricultural sector and ensure food sovereignty have begun at the Ivato International Conference Centre