Asia Palestine Israeli settlers set fire to two mosques north of Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank, and spraied the word "revenge" on walls, according to local witnesses, in an unprecedented episode of escalating hostilities
Asia Kyrgyzstan The National Cardiology Centre successfully performed the first transcatheter aortic valve implantation surgery, marking an important step in the development of high-tech medical care in the country, said Ministry of Health
Africa Seychelles A census is underway to determine the population of endemic Aldabra giant tortoises on the most populated islands, Mahe, Praslin and La Digue, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment is looking for more local volunteers to help
Africa South Africa Russia is open to cooperation with the country in hockey development: matches in South Africa could take place 'even tomorrow'
Europe Netherlands Almost 60% of electors voted against the municipality's green plans in the Amsterdam referendum; the turnout for the referendum was 37,5%, about 10% lower than the number of voters for the European Parliament
Africa Somalia The country is the only one in sub-Saharan Africa where death sentences were actually carried out in 2023
Europe Hungary The eastern Hungarian city of Satoraljaujhely inaugurated a 700-metre pedestrian bridge, called the Bridge of National Unity, one of the longest bridges in the world
Europe San Marino The State Public Works Agency has reported the poisoning of some 30-year-old trees in Via Raffonella, Fiorentino, on which holes were drilled in the trunk to inject a toxic substance
Europe Estonia Estonians were able to vote for their representatives in the European Parliament three days before the official date of the European elections, despite technical problems with the online voting platform
Africa Namibia The importance of safeguarding the country's ocean resources, given that they contribute at least 10 billion Namibian dollars (about US$528 million) annually to the country's economy, was emphasised by President Mbumba calling for urgent action
Asia Japan Millions of cash and vending machines will have to be replaced as they are incompatible with the new 10000, 5.000 and 1.000 yen banknotes that will be put into circulation in July; there are almost 4 million such machines currently in operation
Europe Malta Transport Malta defended its decision to introduce a geofencing system, stating that it is already legislated, responding to criticism from taxi companies; the aim is to improve traffic flow and safety
Asia Laos The number of students in 4th and 7th grade secondary schools across Laos decreased for the third consecutive year, in announcement arrived as a total of 115.500 students are preparing for their final exams this month
Oceania Palau Travellers at Palau International Airport can now access the recently opened new 680 VIP Lounge in the departure area