America Colombia Abelardo De La Espriella has become the new president-elect of Colombia in a tight run-off; the far-right lawyer was openly backed by US President Trump
Europe Slovenia Residents of the Obrežje area, where the government plans to open a branch of the center for asylum seekers, staged another protest against the project involving some 1.000 citizens
America Haiti With gang violence enveloping Haiti, many of those who have left the country feel helpless when they call terrified family members who cannot leave because airports are closed and the sea crossing to the United States is too risky
Asia Sri Lanka Sri Lanka's "1990 Suwa Seriya" free ambulance service has been praised by the World Bank for saving countless lives by providing citizens with the highest level of pre-hospital care
Asia Vietnam The Ministry of Information and Communications has decided to revoke the licences of 30 postal companies in Hà Noi due to their violations that have caused significant difficulties and risks for the operation of postal services in the region
Oceania Tonga In Havelu, Tongatapu, three floriculture nurseries housing thousands of flowering orchids and anthuriums were officially inaugurated by HM Queen Nanasipau'u and will help elevate the floriculture sector by providing livelihoods for rural women
Asia Turkmenistan At the Technology Center of the Turkmenistan Academy of Sciences, a seminar was held on "Ways of Commercialization of Science," with representatives from the Technology Center and several state universities and institutes
Asia Indonesia The number of dengue cases in Indonesia decreased by 30% in 2023 on the previous year, the Ministry of Health reported
Europe Spain The San Fernando Academy of Fine Arts in Madrid is exhibiting over 200 works by Goya, bringing together "Caprichos," "Disasters," "Disparate," and "Tauromaquia" in a single exhibition for the first time in history
Oceania Tuvalu As part of a dynamic initiative to strengthen sustainable fishing practices, the Tuvalu coastal fisheries team embarked on a transformational journey during a specialised training session held from 12 to 15 March
Europe Hungary The country is continuing to strengthen the army and air force; in particular, Minister of Defense said that 2024 will be all about the Hungarian air force, foreseeing the expansion of the army's fleet of 14 Gripen fighter jets with 4 more
Africa Tunisia The country aims to achieve an export rate to Africa of 5% in 2026-2027, a target that depends essentially on the agreements Tunisia has signed, such as the African Continental Free Trade Area and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
Europe Sweden The country recorded the lowest birth rate in nearly 300 years - fertility records began in 1749 - with a rate of 1,45 children per woman on average
Asia Turkey Turkey has joined the countries with the most afforestation, ranking first in Europe and fourth in the world, according to recent FAO figures