Africa Sudan The Central Bank of Sudan signed a memorandum of understanding for banking cooperation with Azerbaijani Central Bank, part of Sudan's bank’s efforts to open up to the international financial system and reintegrate into global banking networks
Europe Germany Tennis player Alexander Zverev shed his unfortunate spell as the best player never to win a major as, at 29, he claimed his maiden Grand Slam title by winning the Roland-Garros, or French Open, Paris
Europe Belgium Singer and actress Pommelien Thijs, currently one of the biggest pop stars in Flanders with massive hits like "Per Ongeluk", adds to the list of stars that are almost unknown in the rest of Belgium, like Camille, Natalia and Selah Sue
America Antigua and Barbuda After a three-year campaign to completely alter how citizens views waste management and individuals with disabilities through community art, a massive mural made of recycled bottle caps took shape on the northern wall of the Antigua Recreation Grounds
Europe Vatican City Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical letter was issued on 25 May; titled Magnifica humanitas in Latin, it is translated as Magnificent Humanity or On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence
Asia Turkmenistan Festival "Talyp joşguny 2026" ended in Aşgabat; the finals featured performances by groups from Turkmenistan's universities that passed qualifying rounds presenting vocal and dance numbers, folklore skits, theatrical skits, and music performances
Africa Tanzania At the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, President Samia, sitting beside Russian President Putin, dismissed suggestions that her presence would signal a shift in foreign policy, insisting that Tanzania would remain non-aligned
Europe Netherlands Ye's concert in Armhen registered a sold-out house; over 40.000 fans crowded the dome for one of the few European concerts of ex-rapper Kanye West, cancelled in several otherr countries over his anti-Semitic positions
Asia United Arab Emirates A new phase of streamlined, fully digital work permit services has been launched to speed up hiring processes; the new unified platform will offer access to 13 different permit types to boost efficiency in UAE labour market
America Suriname Following the theft of 11 out 14 cylinders of mercury placed under Police guard, the Justice and Police Minister underlined that the episodes erode people's faith in the institution; an investigation is underway
Oceania Solomon Islands The Solomon Islands Ports Authority has celebrated its 70th Anniversary; staff, government representatives, stakeholders and partners acknowledged its role in connecting communities and its contribution to the economic development of the country
Africa Seychelles ‘Status and Trend of Seychelles’ Coral Reefs 2026 Report’, one of the most comprehensive assessments of coral reef health ever conducted in the country, has been presented upon initiative of Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust SeyCCAT
Africa Comoros A Memorandum was signed with Bahrein to strengthen cooperation in digital government development and digital transformation; the activity falls under Bahrain’s Global Digital Twinning Initiative for eGovernment Excellence in support of foreign countries
Africa Mauritania The Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie awarded the President of Mauritania the “Thuraya” Medal, its highest distinction; ceremony took place at the Presidential Palace in Nouakchott