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 Brazil Brazil's average per capita income rose by 11,5% last year, reaching a 12-year high, according to latest data from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics
America Dominica The Dominica High Court has ruled that Sections 14 and 16 of the Sexual Offenses Act, which punishes homosexual sex, are unconstitutional
Africa Cameroon An awareness campaign is underway to celebrate the ongoing return of Cameroonian art objects illegally brought to German during the colonial period
America Argentina Argentina has submitted a letter of intent to NATO, seeking to become a global partner to enhance military capabilities through multinational exercises and advanced technology, as well as join strategic discussions
Africa Malawi Lycaons, or African wild dogs, have been reintroduced into Liwonde National Park, a protected wildlife area in the center of the country
Europe Switzerland Swiss multinational Nestlé has been accused of making children addicted to sugar in low-income countries in examination of some 150 products by NGO Public Eye
Africa Gabon Chinese President Xi Jinping exchanged congratulatory messages with Gabon's Transitional President Brice Oligui Nguema to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations
Africa South Sudan Embassies of Canada, countries of the EU, Japan, the UK and the US among others have called on the transitional government to remove additional costs imposed on donor states, UN agencies and partners providing humanitarian assistance
Europe Czech Republic A Holocaust Memorial for Roma and Sinti will be unveiled today at the site of a former concentration camp in Lety, South Bohemia; between 1942 and 1943, some 1.300 Roma passed through the camp and more than 300 died there, mostly women and children
Asia China China's National Space Administration has unveiled detailed plans for the upcoming Ninth China Space Day, which will be held on April 24 and Wuhan, capital of Hubei province, will be the main venue
Asia Georgia Students protesting against the bill 'On Transparency of Foreign Influence' blocked Rustaveli Avenue, saying that the protests are permanent and will continue until the government withdraws the bill
Europe Netherlands Amsterdam has launched an experiment that allows cyclists with fast electric bikes to use the road instead of a designated bike lane
Asia North Korea North Korean cybercriminals have reportedly used new malware to remotely control victims' systems as part of a broader campaign targeting tech professionals through fake job offers, according to a Czech cybersecurity firm