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
Oceania Solomon Islands Approximately 5.000 kg of textbooks have been delivered to three Solomon Islands provinces by the Australian Defense Force with the Education Sector Support Program and the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development
Oceania Tonga One hundred laptops, with laptop bags, mouse sets and operating systems, have been donated to the Government of Tonga by the Dongguan municipal government in China
America Mexico Mexico is preparing for its most significant presidential election yet on June 2, showcasing two female frontrunners: former Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum and opposition candidate Xochitl Gálvez
Africa Niger An agreement on the departure of U.S. troops by Sept. 15 "at the latest" was reached after several days of discussions between a U.S. Defense Department delegation and their Niger counterparts in Niamey
Africa Zambia A new medical oxygen generation plant in Kitwe Teaching Hospital will provide quality oxygen to health facilities in Copperbelt Province
Europe Vatican City Vatican will announce new rules to help determine if and when seemingly supernatural events are authentic
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
Asia Turkmenistan An 80-meter tall bronze statue, one of the tallest in the world, was unveiled in honor of its most famous national poet, Magtymguly Pyragy
Europe Serbia In recent weeks, numerous Serbian citizens and military reservists have been summoned en masse for military exercises
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 Central African Republic President Faustin Archange Touadera granted an audience to an ILO delegation to discuss progress in the field of labor, employment and social protection
Africa Djibouti PAIX Data Centres has announced a joint venture with the Sovereign Wealth Fund to build a data center in Djibouti to meet the growing demand for connectivity in East Africa