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 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 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
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
America Belize Over 600 acres of farmland have been destroyed by wildfires in Southern Belize, displacing more than 200 families and causing losses exceeding US$3 million, with ongoing drought conditions exacerbating the crisis
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
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 Myanmar The escalation of violence in conflict-torn Rakhine State has forced another 45.000 Rohingya to flee, the UN has warned, amid allegations of beheadings, killings and burning of property
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
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
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
Oceania Marshall Islands College of the Marshall Islands graduates and ushers gathered for the first graduation test
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