Africa South Africa The sale of unregulated medicines is increasing in South Africa, where fake and substandard medicines are distributed through informal channels, informal outlets, online platforms, and cross-border smuggling, with people often buying unaware of fakes
Asia Uzbekistan Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan in Tashkent have negotiated and signed a trilateral protocol formalizing the agreed volumes and schedule of water releases from the Toktogul reservoir for the next two months
Europe Monaco New exhibition at the Museum of Stamps and Coins is tracing the history of human movement from foot messengers to horses to technologies reshaping travel today; it counts on exceptional loans from the Palace dating back to 1870 and will be open until 27/9
Africa Algeria 1.048.000 psychotropic pills have been seized in Tamanrasset during a combined operation of the People's National Army; two smugglers have been arrested, Algeria press service confirmed
Europe Lithuania Vehicles entering Lithuania from Russia and Belarus are no longer allowed to bring in more than 200 litres of fuel; as of May 8, nearly 30 vehicles had been denied entry to the country and others have been dumping fuel to cross the border
America El Salvador In a landmark decision for Salvadorans living overseas, the Legislative Assembly ratified reforms to Article 79 of the Constitution, allowing direct representation of the diaspora within El Savador’s legislative branch for the first time in history
Africa Lesotho The tragic disappearance of yet another man in the Mohokare River is a reminder of the dangers of the illegal Lesotho–South Africa crossing, a path chosen by people who don't have proper documentation and join families especially for holidays
Asia Indonesia The House of Representatives is pushing to lead revisions to election laws in Indonesia, amid stalled talks with the government; The dispute could affect oversight, candidate requirements and institutional balance
Europe Hungary A festive atmosphere celebrated the inauguration of prime minister Péter Magyar, who said "You are showing the world there is no need to be afraid" to the tens of thousands present; the symbolic day formally ended Viktor Orban's 16-year rule
Oceania Tuvalu With a total score of 93/100 in the Freedom in the World 2026 report by Freedom House, Tuvalu is recognized as one of the freest nations in the Pacific, displaying strong democratic stability with Political Rights scored at 37/40, Civil Liberties 56/60
Europe France Villetaneuse campus in Paris is testing the new €1 meal, offered to all students including those without a scholarship; students are enthusiastic, staff are worried of a surge in autumn, calling for additional resources to match the potential demand
Africa Ghana The Mmratehene, or Youth Chief, of the Ayanfuri died after incidentally shooting himself during funeral rights; footage of the accident has been largely shared on social media, police launched an investigation
Africa Libya A 'large-scale' crackdown was launched on crime in Zawiya, a major oil city: authorities in western Libya, an area that houses a key oil terminal and a large refinery, said they started a targeted operation on oil-related crime
Asia Bhutan National Statistics Bureau Bhutan is pushing to centralize data systems by integrating fragmented databases across ministries into a single platform, aiming to improve data sharing and support evidence-based policymaking and digital governance