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
Asia Oman The "National Childcare Guides", with the aim of improving the educational standards of kindergartens in Oman, has been presented by the Ministry of Social Development, in collaboration with the Arab Gulf Development Program
Europe United Kingdom Parliament has passed the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which sets an ambitious goal for the UK to achieve smoke-free status by 2030, a decade ahead of the EU target
Asia Bhutan Tiger Conservation Coalition will hold a groundbreaking conference today and tomorrow with the goal of raising $1 billion; it aims not only to support tiger conservation efforts, but also to promote community resilience by enabling harmonious coexistence
Oceania Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. said urgent action is needed on the plastic pollution crisis as he participated in Greece in the 9th Our Ocean conference
Europe Serbia Serbia's Ministry of Mines and Energy has rejected an application by Chinese company Zijin Mining to extend its mining waste management permit, which expired on Dec. 31, 2022
Europe Romania A new integrated social services unit for disabled children and their families, Respito Center, was opened in Bucarest and will provide free services like care, supervision, temporary housing, counseling, play and rehabilitation, medical care and meals
Europe Malta Thousands of scouts and guides participated in their annual parade through the streets of Valletta
Africa South Africa Cape Town International Airport has been recognized as the best airport in Africa, according to a recent Skytrax survey
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Soufriere residents and visitors will benefit from free public Wi-Fi for the next five years in a key move to improve connectivity and digital access
Asia Myanmar Myanmar's detained former leader and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest, a spokesperson for the military government told to media
Asia Philippines The Department of Transportation and the Metro Manila Development Authority are studying the feasibility of a motorcycle lane as another measure to solve the perennial traffic problem along the 23,8 kilometers of Epifanio de los Santos Avenue
Europe Norway The Norwegian Nobel Committee, responsible for awarding the Nobel Peace Prize, has elected its youngest leader ever: Jørgen Watne Frydnes, 39; he led the revival of the Utøya site and first joined the committee in 2021 as one of the Labour Party’s choices
Europe Monaco The Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, in collaboration with Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco, has announced a new category for the 2024 edition of the event that will promote innovative and sustainable solutions for the marine industry