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 Yemen A Houthi official in Yemen called this week for the resumption of food aid distribution in the war-torn country to avert "dangerous stages of famine" as Yemen experiences one of the world's worst humanitarian crises
Asia Vietnam The International Monetary Fund has predicted that the country will have many opportunities from digitalization and green transformation; Vietnam's economic growth is expected to expand by about 6,5%
America Peru A new taxi app, "Army Driver," with drivers that are police and military personnel, is set to launch in Peru in May to address rising public insecurity, featuring security cameras and a panic button for passenger safety
Africa Burundi The First Lady of Burundi, along with the National Project Coordinator, visited BGI Group's perennial rice demonstration site in Karuzi to assess the progress of rice cultivation
America Trinidad and Tobago The holiday known as Emancipation Day will be renamed African Emancipation Day on August 1
Asia Turkmenistan Stray animals will receive free veterinary services, according to amendments to the Turkmen Law "On Veterinary Affairs"; vaccines, disinfectants, pesticides, laboratory diagnoses will be provided free of charge by the State Veterinary Service
Africa Namibia Namibia's Minister of Health and Social Services stressed the importance of partnerships in the fight against infectious diseases and pandemics, highlighting the need for regional and international cooperation
Asia Vietnam Starting April 24, the traveling museum "Vietnam War Experience" will be set up inside the American Legion Post 584 in Marion and will showcase what Van Voorhis, his fellow soldiers and the Vietnamese faced during the war
Africa Burkina Faso Burkina Faso is turning to green coal - made from a combination of waste materials, like agricultural residue and municipal solid waste; Armel Kabore, an agricultural consultant, is convinced of its potential both for waste management and the envirnment
Africa Mozambique 64 projects to address the carbon footprint are currently representing Mozambique's green contribution; the country belongs to the World Biosphere Reserve, through the Quirimbas Reserve in Cabo Delgado province
Europe Spain Government announced its decision to modernize and purchase more NASAMS air defense systems from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace in a deal worth about €410 million
Africa Tunisia Olive oil export revenues increased 82,7% compared to the same period in the previous marketing year, said the National Observatory of Agriculture
America Venezuela Oil sanctions on Venezuela have been reinstated by the US, criticizing President Nicolás Maduro's attempts to solidify his rule just 6 months after the US had relaxed restrictions in an effort to support “now-faded hopes” for democracy in the nation