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
Africa Egypt The Egyptian cabinet has approved the creation of a special free zone for the production, maintenance and export of marine yachts that meets standards equal to those of Europe and other international counterparts
Europe Austria The country has launched a €250.000 support program for single wagon transport in Tirol, the Southern region on the border with Italy
Africa Angola Luanda Railways has acquired a ballast setting machine to strengthen their fleet of track maintenance equipment
Africa Eritrea A workshop was held in Asmara focusing on the implementation of the national measles and rubella vaccination program, which also includes the distribution of vitamin A supplements
America Cuba Father Ariel Suarez, assistant secretary of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of Cuba, said the Catholic Church in communist Cuba is calling for a national dialogue to help resolve the island's economic crisis
Africa Tanzania Significant losses due to illegal fishing reached about 15,2 billion Tanzanian shillings (about US$5,9 million) between 2019 and 2023, according to the Controller and Auditor General's latest report
America Bahamas While overall crime decreased by 21% in 2023 compared to 2022, rape is the only category that increased, specifically by 11%, the Police Commissioner said, noting that 56% of rape victims knew assailants
America Honduras Garifuna ethnic communities in Honduras protested in Tegucigalpa, demanding compliance with international judgments and clashed with military guards outside the Presidential House, highlighting ongoing struggles against racism and violence targeting them
Asia Singapore Under tripartite guidelines announced Tuesday, starting in December, companies will have to give fair consideration to employees' requests for flexible work, which could lead companies to hire abroad
Asia Saudi Arabia The King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority has launched a comprehensive preliminary archaeological survey that will analyze the reserve in depth and conduct studies to help it achieve its strategic goals
Asia Armenia Preliminary agreement was reached in Brussels on financial assistance to Armenia from the European Union Peace Fund for €10 million to be spent within 30 months
America Saint Lucia Saint Lucia, Antigua and Barbuda and Grenada together reached third place in the Henley & Partners 2024 Global Citizenship Program Index among about 100 countries
Europe Estonia Cases have been reported in Tallinn where parents have had their children secretly record what is happening in kindergarten with smart watches