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
America Jamaica Over the years, the government has made significant investments to improve border security, said the Minister of National Security: coastal radar system, acquisition of offshore patrol vessels and technological solutions for airports
Africa Lesotho Midwives are often the first responders in communities affected by climate disasters or conflicts, playing a key role in preventing maternal deaths, UNFPA pointed out, citing the crucial impact of midwives
Africa eSwatini The Eswatini Television Authority has taken a step towards broadcasting live football matches on the big screen, starting next season
Asia Kuwait As of today Sunday 19 May, the working hours of police stations for the registration of investigations will be changed to 24 hours, 7 days a week in selected police stations in each governorate and until 10pm in other stations
Europe Kosovo The government declared its intention to extend the deadline for the first national census since 2011 by one week, giving citizens an additional opportunity to participate
America Grenada The Import Bank (Afreximbank) approved a loan to Joyau Des Caraibes Limited, the Caribbean subsidiary of ORA Developers, for the expansion of the Silversands Hotel in St Georges; the country attracts over 2,5 million visitors annually
America Honduras Thousands of members of the LGBTI community in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, marched to demand an end to discrimination and violence, following 521 reported "hate crimes" since 2009, advocating for full access to economic, social, political, and cultural rights
America Guyana Guyanese and Jamaican private sectors are aiming to boost trade and investment, as Guyana's Foreign Secretary met Jamaica's Minister of Industry during an investment mission, fostering collaboration for regional economic growth and food security
Asia India In this year's elections, there was a 7,5% increase in the number of women registering to vote, 30 million more than in 2019
Oceania Marshall Islands The Marshall Islands' national men's and women's football teams will be the focus of a new documentary series to be filmed over four years
America Guatemala Migrants stranded at the Guatemala-Mexico border are hopeful for assistance as Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo visits Mexico for discussions with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador aimed at addressing the ongoing situation
Africa Ivory Coast The Coffee and Cocoa Council of the Ivory Coast suspended some 40 cooperatives suspected of illegally hoarding cocoa beans to sell them at a higher price to exporters
Asia Indonesia The country's commitment to the empowerment of women and girls in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics has been emphasised by the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection