Asia Sri Lanka Unprecedented visitors' arrivals have been registered in 2026, marking a strong recovery in numbers; However, the tourism boom has not translated into higher earnings, as shorter stays and lower spending per visitor have led to declining dollar revenues
Europe United Kingdom Oyster reefs declared extinct in Scotland in 1957 are being restored with 30.000 rare oysters reintroduced to the Firth of Forth as part of a project to increase biodiversity in Scottish waters
Europe Montenegro The country aims to complete the Herceg Novi-Budva high-speed road along the Adriatic coast, including the construction of a ring road around the town of Herceg Novi, by 2030
Europe Slovenia The country gained two positions and placed 19th in the latest Rainbow Map, published annually by Europe's leading LGBTI organization, ILGA-Europe
Asia Turkey Kasımpaşa Mevlevihane, Istanbul's third Mevlevi shelter, reopened Saturday after 99 years and will be used for activities in the fields of Sufism, education and art
America Paraguay Paraguay and Brazil agreed on a 15,4% increase in the price of energy supplied from Paraguay, with President Santiago Peña hailing it as a historic deal set to bring $1,25 billion annually to Paraguay for education, security and health
Africa Uganda A Ugandan court has ignored an earlier request for a stay of execution and ordered the demolition of the home of Fred Balikenda, one of 42 people who according to a December 2023 verdict would be evicted to make way for the Tilenga oil project
Africa Zimbabwe The Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs announced the revision of several laws and the introduction of new policies to improve crime prevention and justice enforcement in Zimbabwe
America Nicaragua An investigation revealed that the regime of Ortega and Murillo has thus far confiscated over US$250 million in Nicaragua, allegedly violating the Constitution and employing repressive tactics against opponents
Africa South Africa The country urgently asked the International Court of Justice to order interim measures against Israel, including a ceasefire in Gaza and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the city of Rafah
Oceania Micronesia Despite heavy rains fallen in the past few weeks, the country remains in an exceptional drought condition
Europe Vatican City Vatican will announce new rules to help determine if and when seemingly supernatural events are authentic
America Trinidad and Tobago The Senate approved a bill introduced by Attorney General Reginald Armour that reclassifies the geographical designation of TT courts, the Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023, thus "bringing the courts to the people"
Africa Mauritius A memorandum of understanding with the United Arab Emirates will help promote renewable energy with agreements for green energy, hydrogen and its derivatives, LNG, water resource management, desalination, wastewater and sanitation