Europe Austria 6 new hotels in Austria joined the international collection of independent quality hotels Quality Lodgings, marking its largest-ever single-country expansion and bringing the collection to 134 hotels across eight European countries
America Haiti Leaders of Haiti's main political parties announced that they have reached an agreement to form a transitional government, with the goal of having new elections held in early 2026
Europe Vatican City New document by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of Faith lists grave violations of human dignity: from war to poverty, from violence against migrants to violence against women, from abortion to surrogacy to euthanasia, to gender theory and digital violence
Africa Niger Military authorities again claimed that the now-broken military agreements that existed between Niger and the United States were a deception, claiming that the country gained nothing from US military bases in the country
America Canada Canada will host Cliff Diving World Series for the first time since the circuit started in 2009; the event will take place in the Port of Montreal's Grand Quay on 25 August, with athletes diving into St. Lawrence River from 21 (women) and 27 (men) meters
Asia Turkey The Turkish government announced that it will restrict exports of 54 categories of products - including jet fuel, construction equipment, cement, chemicals, pesticides, and bricks - to Israel until the Netanyahu government proclaims a cease-fire
Europe Belgium Mixed race people, children and grandchildren of unions between Europeans and Africans in colonialism are totally forgotten by Belgium's reparation policies, according to a report by the non-governmental organization African futures lab
Africa Togo The new date for legislative and regional elections in Togo has been announced, 29 April, and campaigning will open on 13 April; Togolese authorities have decided to ban demonstrations planned in Lomé on 11, 12 and 13 April
Asia Oman With over 350 animals from around the world and a plethora of activities, Oman's largest zoo in Ibra, named "Safari World," will open its doors to the public today
America United States The total solar eclipse of 8 April, ascending from the Pacific coast towards northeast, led to a 88% increase in bookings on short-term rental sites like Airbnb; experts predict the extraordinary astronomical event will bring a $6 billion economic boost
Asia Iran "The only way to fight the Zionists is to form a coalition of Islamic armies," reportedly said the commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Navy, Alireza Tangsiri
Africa Mauritania In a strategic development that emphasizes strengthening links between Mauritania and Saudi Arabia, Mauritania Airlines will start regular flights to and from the Kingdom
America Trinidad and Tobago The Public Transport Service Corporation has announced that for the upcoming Eid holiday, services will be suspended and will resume on Thursday, April 11
Asia Armenia Fastex from SoftConstruct, a Web3-driven ecosystem, presented community expansion and development initiatives in Armenia through a strategic partnership with Yerevan State University