Africa Mauritius Genre Statistics 2025 still show men dominate the economy and retain most of the political power, but show increasing weaknesses in education, health and certain social behaviors
Europe Malta Real estate is under public attention as authorities rejected a controversial planning proposal to build a shopping mall and a hotel on ODZ land in Marsascala, while long-delayed Metropolis project in Gżira is being revived with a new planning application
Africa Gambia Press Union called an emergency meeting to take a unified position on the much debated licensing and accrediting of journalists and content creators; regulations for public consultations were published without notice for stakeholders to be able to engage
America Honduras Congress donated 200.000 lempiras, or €6.400, to the San José de la Montaña kindergarten in Tegucigalpa; it is the first such handout from funds derived from sanctions levied against legislators who failed to attend sessions
Africa Mali Mali's new honorary consulate in Kyoto will open tomorrow, a sign of strengthening mutual links and the country's presence in Japan
Asia Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov visited the Transnational Corporation Dastan 3 to review its current manufacturing capabilities and strategic development; media reported he has instructed the facility to start drone production
Asia Cambodia Restoration of Preah Vihear Temple could take up to three decades after damage caused during past clashes with Thailand; Officials say structural repairs, conservation work and UNESCO-guided restoration are needed to fully recover the historic site
Asia Brunei AI elements have been included in Hari Raya celebration themed ‘AI Innovation as a Catalyst for the Development of a Prosperous and Sustainable Society’: five AI-powered robots performed dance, a live calligraphy demonstration, and photo opportunities
Asia Lebanon After Israeli attacks hit Beirut's densely populated suburbs yesterday, killing hundreds and wounding thousands, the head of Lebanon’s syndicate of doctors called for “all physicians from all specialities” to head to any hospital they could to offer help
America Bahamas Parliament has been dissolved and voters’ register closed yesterday, while today the writs will be issued for snap elections five months ahead of the constitutional deadline; Bahamians will go to the polls on 12 May to elect a new government
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
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 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