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 Czech Republic This year's meteorological spring (March, April and May) was the warmest since 1775 at the Clementinum weather station in the centre of Prague, with an average temperature of 13,7 degrees Celsius
Asia Cyprus Fidias Panayiotou, who became famous with videos of bizarre exploits, ran for European elections as an independent without a clear programme or political experience and latest polls give him enough votes to guarantee him a seat in the European Parliament
Africa Eritrea International human rights organisations, including Christian Solidarity Worldwide, organised a protest vigil in front of the Eritrean embassy in London, on the 20th anniversary of the detention of senior church leaders in Eritrea
America Haiti Garry Conille was officially sworn in as Haiti's new prime minister; the 58-year-old, who shares executive power with the Presidential Council, called on political factions to put aside their differences
Asia Iraq The authorities do not comply with national laws on public sector employment rights that require 5% of jobs for people with disabilities, leaving thousands of people jobless, Human Rights Watch said
Africa Egypt Car sales in Egypt increased by around 18,4% year-on-year in the first four months of 2024, reaching almost 23.500 purchased vehicles, according to a report by the Automotive Market Information Council
Africa Somalia The country will run for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2024-2025 term in a vote scheduled for tomorrow 6 June
Africa Equatorial Guinea The regional finals of school sports competitions were held in the Stadium of the city of Luba, organized by the Equatoguinean Federation of School Sports
Asia India Nearly 60 people working at polling stations died due to the heat; the country is facing a record heat wave, with the state meteorological institute recording a national record of 52,3 °C in New Delhi
America Jamaica Let's All Liv Gud' activity books for students have been launched: the books were created as part of the Ministry's anti-violence campaign and were designed and printed by the Jamaica Information Service
Asia Indonesia Over the past three years, Indonesia has faced a 'pornography emergency', revealed the chairman of the Indonesian Child Protection Commission, Ai Maryati, stating that child pornography is also widespread at the interstate level
Europe Greece Starting in September, some civil cases will be taken away from judges and decided by lawyers, in an attempt to decongest the courts and decide cases faster; the country ranks 146th in the world for the speed with which courts decide cases
Africa Namibia The Tobacco Act will be amended to include rules on nicotine products used for vaping, according to plans by the Namibian Ministry of Health and Social Services