Europe Russia Intensified web control, restrictions and widespread internet shutdowns are now surpassing those of the PRC in scope and impact; businesses disruption, estimated in over $60 million in Moscow alone in 5 days, sparked criticism beyond opposition groups
Oceania Fiji An additional two-week school holiday has been granted upon Minister initiative to Ratu Latianara College, its primary school and kindergarten in Korovisilou, Navua, which were severely affected by last week's flash floods
Asia Lebanon On Monday 27, Lebanon will participate in the eighth Brussels Conference on Syria and present a paper outlining the numbers and impact of displacement in the country
Africa Mauritania The Ukrainian embassy has officially started work in Mauritania and will open up many opportunities: political, economic, commercial, humanitarian, said Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba
Europe Hungary Prime Minister Orbán said he is seeking to 'redefine' the terms of NATO membership because of his long-standing opposition to helping Ukraine against Russia's war
Africa Ghana Ace-Liam Nana Sam Ankrah, who is just 1 year and 152 days old, has secured a place in the Guinness World Records as the world's youngest male artist, bringing forward the bizarre world records that have emerged from the creativity of Ghanaian citizens
Asia Philippines Filipino-American Chelsea Manalo became the first black woman to be crowned Miss Universe Philippines; her victory was celebrated on social media because it helped 'shatter' traditional beauty ideals that have long reigned in the country
Europe Italy To shorten long waiting lists for diagnostic examinations and specialist visits, Regions will be allowed to exceed the ceiling for healthcare services purchased from accredited private entities and schedule routine exams at later hours or in the weekend
Africa Liberia The first group of around 750 Liberian refugees from the Buduburam refugee camp in Ghana arrived in the country via the Loguatuo border and are part of the group whose structures were recently demolished
Asia Kuwait The Ministry of Public Works presented its first electronic services via the Sahl application, marking a significant advance in digital accessibility; one of the pioneering services introduced is the possibility to request the delivery of treated water
Africa Guinea The head of the Guinean Transition adopted a law authorising the ratification of the agreement on the development of the liquefied natural gas project and power generation units seen as a major challenge related to energy production and services
Oceania Marshall Islands College of the Marshall Islands graduates and ushers gathered for the first graduation test
America Bolivia Transporters and traders in Bolivia blocked roads in La Paz, Oruro, and Santa Cruz to protest a shortage of dollars that is affecting imports; the government is denying this, asserting that banks have US$258 million available
Asia Oman A recent study by researchers from Oman and UK on the critically endangered Arabian leopard states that releasing captive-bred animals, carefully selected for their genes, can significantly contribute to the recovery of the wild population