America Canada Canada Strong Fund, the first ever national sovereign wealth fund will be launched with an initial endowment of $25-billion (€15,5 billion); PM says the investment will ensure all Canadians reap the rewards of government support for major new projects
Oceania Tuvalu The capsizing of a boat carrying children's vaccines and health workers in Tuvalu highlighted the challenges of health care on islands struggling with extreme weather conditions, UNICEF said
Europe Montenegro Air Montenegro said it cancelled flights from Podgorica to Tel Aviv, Israel, citing an analysis of the current geopolitical situation and risk assessment in the conflict zone
Asia India Many companies in southern Indian city of Bengaluru are offering a range of incentives such as free food and taxi rides to people who vote in general elections; located in the state of Karnataka, the city is often in the news for its low voter turnout
Asia Nepal The third Nepal Investment Summit 2024 has opened in Kathmandu with over 1.700 investors from 55 countries for 150 projects, both governmental and private
Europe Russia Two more journalists working with international newspapers have reportedly been arrested, accused of 'extremism' in connection with alleged work for the foundation of the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny
Africa Mauritius The results of research on coal bottom ash in road construction were presented by Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering at the University of Mauritius, Dr Abdus Cadersa
Africa Niger The country organised its first Digital Week in Niamey, a national meeting bringing together experts and actors from the digital world, around the theme 'digital and sovereignty' with more than 4.000 participants from 15 countries
Oceania Kiribati Even the UN has spoken out on the Kiribati Parliament's vote to remove High Court Judge David Lambourne, calling it a major setback for justice and the rule of law
Asia Yemen The Houthis claim that the US is planning a new round of attacks against Yemen in response to attacks on ships in the Red Sea and the shooting down of a US drone
Europe Lithuania The government hosted an event to celebrate the 20th anniversary of country's accession to the EU with former Lithuanian chief negotiators as well as politicians, diplomats, civil servants and experts; Lithuania joined the bloc on 1 May 2004
Asia Bangladesh The government's Green Factory Award will recognize the compliance of 29 companies in 12 industries with occupational safety standards; main sectors are weaving, knitting, leather, tea, cement and textile industries
Oceania Australia Over 25.000 images taken by divers, tour operators and pleasure boats during the annual Great Barrier Reef Census in Australia, now in its fourth year, are being analysed
Europe Greece In Q1 of the year in Athens, more violations of the rules on the placement of tables in public places were recorded, according to data from the Municipality, with a 54% increase in orders for the removal of irregular tables compared to 2023