Europe Hungary Parliament has backed a change to the constitution that limits a prime minister's term in office to eight years, fulfilling a promise by Péter Magyar to prevent Viktor Orbán - who led the country for 16 years - to become prime minister again
Africa Comoros In view of the upcoming Indian Ocean Islands Games, "Comores 2027," the online financial structure, M'Vola Comores, and the Comorian Basketball Federation have renewed their " historic partnership " for a five-year duration
Europe Hungary Mathematician András Stipsicz and biologist Csaba Pál have been awarded advanced fellowships by the European Research Council in recognition of their outstanding research achievements over the past decade
Asia Brunei Astrophiles in the country will be able to witness the passage of comet Pons Brooks at its maximum distance of 116,8 million km from the Sun on April 21, reaching its maximum brightness of magnitude 4,2, visible to the naked eye
America Dominican Republic Nearly half of all vehicles in the Dominican Republic are more than 17 years old, according to the vehicle fleet report published by the General Directorate of Internal Taxation
Asia Jordan Jordanian airspace closed to all incoming, departing and transiting flights from 20:00 UTC on 13 April to ensure safety according to international standards in light of the rising local risks and will be continuously updated according to developments
America Grenada A senior nurse at St George's General Hospital wants Health Minister Phillip Telesford to examine the poor treatment of some of her colleagues in the institution whenever they fall ill
Africa Guinea-Bissau The Guinean League for Human Rights has denounced rising waves of violence and human rights violations in the country over the past three months
America Brazil In one year, from 10 April 2025, travelers from the US, Canada, and Australia will be required a visa to enter Brazil, costing US$80 and valid for 10 years with multiple entries, while also mandating the submission of bank statements or income proofs
Asia Iraq The consulate of the Netherlands in Erbil has been closed - and so is the embassy to Tehran - amid growing concerns of potential escalation in the Middle East
Africa eSwatini Vice chair of the Committee on Industrial Relations and Social Business Policy Eswatini highlighted concern about an economy struggling to attract investment and generate job opportunities
Europe Finland The government has begun drafting amendments to the Child Welfare Law to establish a rehabilitation system for children who commit crimes, use violence, and have serious substance abuse problems
Africa Central African Republic Gender-based violence is rising for ongoing conflict and weak legal system; notwithstanding the stigma of reporting, since 2020 reported cases rose from 9.200 to 25.500, according to data by the UN and partners, but international funding has decreased
Oceania Tonga The Asian Development Bank and the government signed a grant agreement to help accelerate economic recovery from disasters caused by natural hazards and health emergencies