Asia Palestine Painter and sculptor Sliman Mansour, one of the most prominent names in Palestinian art, has died at the age of 79 at his home in the Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem; his work depicted Palestinian traditions and people's struggles under Israeli occupation
Africa Namibia Namibian Film Week was launched in Windhoek with a program of over 20 films, shorts, productions and documentaries screened in the 4-day event; for the first time, the week was open to international applications
Europe Iceland The wind farms could impact Iceland's bird population and endanger biodiversity, experts warn; there are only 90 pairs of eagles in Iceland and this is the highest number since conservation efforts began in 1914
America Argentina Plans to eliminate the budget deficit in 2025 have been announced, with President Milei aiming for a surplus of 1,3% of GDP, +5% economic growth and +18,3% inflation despite a recession and opposition criticism
Oceania Nauru The Danish Immigration Minister said he had gained 'valuable insights' during a trip to Nauru to study Australia's controversial system for processing offshore asylum seekers
Asia Maldives The National University of Maldives has opened applications for its two-year research and book-writing scholarship programme
Europe Monaco The Rainier III Centre at Princess Grace Hospital has welcomed a new member to its team in the geriatrics department, Sépia, a therapy dog donated by Les Chiens Guides d'Aveugles de Provence Côte d'Azur Corse, the region's guide dog association
Europe Liechtenstein Sunday's referendum on joining the International Monetary Fund passed with 55,8% votes in favor and 44,2% against; the move aimed at integrating the tiny principality more deeply into multilateral affairs and creating a backstop for potential emergencies
Europe Bulgaria In view of the introduction of the euro, the country is upgrading its services and payment systems to align with the new currency, as indicated in the National Plan
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina The devotion linked to Medjugorje has been granted Papal approval; the abundant spiritual fruits received at the Sanctuary of the Queen of Peace are recognized, but no declaration is made on the supernatural character of the Marian apparitions
Africa Comoros The Comorian Association of Local Producers and Processors organised the 'Made in Comoros' festival at the Rotary Club of Moroni where consumers discovered and bought local products to encourage production and support the local economy
Asia Cambodia Environmental rangers in Mondulkiri province have received four drones and various types of patrol equipment from the Ministry of the Environment to improve the effectiveness of their land monitoring on over one million hectares of protected area
Asia Japan People who experienced the 1945 atomic bombing of Nagasaki but are not certified as hibakusha victims - Japanese specific word for atomic bomb survivors - will receive medical assistance equivalent to that given to hibakusha, said PM Kishida
Europe France The Barnier government appears to be far from the national unity that was promised by Emmanuel Macron as it is almost evenly split between Renaissance and the right-wing party; only Didier Migaud, in Justice, appears as a social-democratic figure