Asia Laos About $12 million in digital taxes from global technology companies have been collected under new law: foreign providers of online services must register with Lao tax authorities regardless of whether they have a physical presence in the country
Europe Greece Air conditioners are non-existent or poorly maintained in student residences in Athens; students have asked the Ministry of Education to ensure the installation of adequate air conditioning systems
Asia Philippines The ancient 'Stairway to Heaven', 2.000-year-old UNESCO World Heritage terraces that rise to a height of 1.500 metres, channelling water from the forests at the top of the mountains to the rice terraces below, is threatened by unpredictable climate
Oceania Marshall Islands Local company Lakadrikdrim organised a fashion show showcasing the island's clothing and handicrafts at the Jitak Likatu Bar
America Chile A severe cold wave has struck Santiago, Chile, causing temperatures to plummet to near zero degrees Celsius, making this May the coldest in 70 years; with potential snowfall coming, the city has provided for additional shelters for the homeless
America Ecuador Social organizations in Ecuador protested against the elimination of fuel subsidies, with participants marching while criticizing President Daniel Noboa, as the government prepares to increase gasoline prices and phase out the US$644 million subsidy
America Colombia Medical treatment will be provided in Colombia for Palestinian children injured in the ongoing war in Gaza; the Colombian government announced they will get to the country for specialized care together with their families
Africa Liberia Hundreds of women from rural Montserrado County gathered over three days to conclude the Liberia Women Empowerment Project, financed by a World Bank loan, to empower women and girls in climate-vulnerable counties
Europe Finland The Helsinki Region Transport Board has proposed to its member municipalities to increase public transport fares by an average of 8% at the beginning of 2025
Africa Niger The highest court lifted the immunity of the country's democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, almost a year after he was overthrown by mutinous soldiers, opening the door for the army junta to prosecute him for alleged high treason
Europe Latvia The Latvian Postal Board has announced an open competition for the positions of chairman and board member, with applications open until 5 July
Asia Kuwait A high school student has been permanently banned from enrolling in any school in the Gulf nation following a bizarre exam cheating scandal, Kuwait's Education Ministry has decided
Africa Mauritania Outgoing President and candidate for his own succession, Mohamed Ould Cheikh El-Ghazouani travelled to Bari, Italy, to attend the G7 Summit, just after officially starting his campaign for the 29 June elections
Europe Ireland Ireland's plan to implement the EU migration pact is expected in November; it would include new laws, doubling the number of staff to process asylum applications and locating new reception centres