Europe Malta The heating debate on overtourism must not become an argument against tourists or the tourism industry, Prime Minister Abela warned, or the sector would risk "a mortal blow"
Asia South Korea Korea-Africa Summit opens tomorrow Tuesday 4 June 2024 in Seoul as Korea seeks to expand diplomacy with 48 African nations, essential partners to realize the country's vision of becoming a global pivotal state and secure stable supply of natural resources
Asia Mongolia More than 120 books related to the Mongolian Empire and Chinggis Khaan were from the personal library of the late Maury Kravitz's family and will be displayed for a month by the National Library of Mongolia and the American Centre for Mongolian Studies
Europe Liechtenstein As of today 3 June 2024, biometric facial images will be acquired directly at the new premises of the Aliens and Passport Office in the Giessen Service Centre in Vaduz and users will no longer have to carry photos with them
Asia Philippines More commodity producers have committed to a voluntary price freeze to support Filipino consumers in the wake of rising commodity prices and the negative effects of the El Niño phenomenon
America Barbados The decision to move the Bridgetown market, a key attraction of the annual Crop Over Festival, from its traditional location on the Spring Garden Highway to its original Broad Street location has caused a wave of unease among vendors
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo President Felix Tshisekedi was sworn in for a second term, thus a government can be formed after six months of vacancy; he will now have to present his programme, including budget proposals, to the National Council
Asia Singapore Illegal short-term stays are still offered on the Airbnb rental platform in Singapore, as short-term rentals of less than three months for private properties and six months for Housing Board flats are not permitted by law
Africa Republic of the Congo The staff of the University Hospital Centre of Brazzaville decided to launch a general strike with minimum service in all clinical, medical-technical and administrative services, starting today 3 June, demanding three months' back pay
Asia Brunei A new leisure venue was officially opened in Kampong Serdang: the Bukit Kamser recreational park will be a centre for outdoor activities and events
Asia Pakistan A crackdown on factories producing illegal goods will begin on 5 June, as the production, distribution, sale and purchase of plastic will be banned throughout the province, said Punjab Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb
Europe Norway The Green Party has called for a new national park in Rogaland, the only county in Norway without a national park
Asia Saudi Arabia Badael, a company founded to help reduce the number of smokers in the UK by providing safer alternatives, announced the launch of the 'Let's Clear the Air' anti-smoking campaign in Saudi Arabia to help 1 million people quit smoking by 2028
Oceania Samoa The National Bank of Samoa is developing a series of new banking products to benefit women entrepreneurs and improve remittances in Samoa, with support from the IFC and the New Zealand government