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
Asia Pakistan The Sindh government has approved a new policy proposed by the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation on groundwater drilling in an attempt to curb water theft and secure government revenue
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
Asia Iraq The Iraqi Drilling Company launched its largest rig, IDC 57, in the Majnoon oil field; the 3.000-horsepower rig is capable of drilling wells up to 8.500 metres deep
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
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
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
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
Europe Liechtenstein Liechtenstein's parliament has voted to legalise same-sex marriage, becoming the 22nd country in Europe to do so with an almost unanimous vote with 24 out of 25 MPs
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
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
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 Lesotho The Chief of Police, Dr Mahlape Morai, has called on the Basotho and all those residing in the country to hand in illegal firearms to the police from 21 May to 5 June in connection with the 'Silence of Arms in the Kingdom of Lesotho' campaign
Europe Romania The astronomical observatory on the roof of the children's hospital, built thanks to donations from the local non-profit association Dăruiește Viață in Bucharest, was inaugurated