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 Israel The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has called for an arrest warrant to be issued for Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity
Africa Djibouti PAIX Data Centres has announced a joint venture with the Sovereign Wealth Fund to build a data center in Djibouti to meet the growing demand for connectivity in East Africa
Africa Zimbabwe The Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs announced the revision of several laws and the introduction of new policies to improve crime prevention and justice enforcement in Zimbabwe
Europe Ukraine On the Day of Remembrance of Victims of Political Repressions, Ukrainians honored those who suffered or died under the communist regime of the USSR
Oceania Tonga One hundred laptops, with laptop bags, mouse sets and operating systems, have been donated to the Government of Tonga by the Dongguan municipal government in China
America Paraguay Paraguay and Brazil agreed on a 15,4% increase in the price of energy supplied from Paraguay, with President Santiago Peña hailing it as a historic deal set to bring $1,25 billion annually to Paraguay for education, security and health
Asia Turkmenistan An 80-meter tall bronze statue, one of the tallest in the world, was unveiled in honor of its most famous national poet, Magtymguly Pyragy
Asia Sri Lanka The country has questioned the timing and mandate of a report released this week by the OHCHR calling on Sri Lanka's government to ensure accountability for enforced disappearances during the armed conflict with the LTTE
Europe Montenegro The country aims to complete the Herceg Novi-Budva high-speed road along the Adriatic coast, including the construction of a ring road around the town of Herceg Novi, by 2030
Europe Serbia In recent weeks, numerous Serbian citizens and military reservists have been summoned en masse for military exercises
Europe Slovenia The country gained two positions and placed 19th in the latest Rainbow Map, published annually by Europe's leading LGBTI organization, ILGA-Europe
Asia Turkey Kasımpaşa Mevlevihane, Istanbul's third Mevlevi shelter, reopened Saturday after 99 years and will be used for activities in the fields of Sufism, education and art
America Mexico Mexico is preparing for its most significant presidential election yet on June 2, showcasing two female frontrunners: former Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum and opposition candidate Xochitl Gálvez