Asia China Unilateral zero-tariff treatment is now applied to all African countries except Eswatini, which maintains ties with Taiwan; duty-free policy for 33African countries was introduced in 2024, now covers 53 countries and will be in place until 30 April 2028
Europe France Unions called on teachers to strike again this Thursday, less than a week after another nationwide industrial action that saw one in five teachers go on strike to protest pay and working conditions
Asia Israel The government rejected the proposal contained in Hamas document calling for 4,5 months of ceasefire instead of one and a half months, offering the release of hostages in three stages and demanding the release of 1.500 Palestinian prisoners
Africa Chad The Chadian sports authorities have expressed in Abidjan their desire to be inspired by the Ivory Coast to develop their own football federation, as declared by Chadian Minister of Youth and Sports Bravo Ouahidou
America Grenada The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank recently announced the launch of a special $50 note, a tribute to commemorate Grenada's 50 years of independence
Europe Estonia After 72 years, within 'Narva Wooden Baroque' project, it was discovered that the Baroque wooden fragments in Narva Museum are fragments of the frames of the paintings in Church of St. John and the altar of Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord
Africa South Sudan The World Bank has pledged to support ongoing financial reforms in South Sudan, with the aim of putting the country on the road to economic growth and development
Asia Nepal The encroachment of arable land near rivers and lakes for infrastructure construction has damaged the bird population in wetlands along the Rapti River in Bhalubang, leading to a shortage of food for the birds
Africa Egypt Nevin Al-Kilani, Minister of Culture, yesterday opened the activities of the 'Day of Palestinian Culture and Heritage' at the 55th Cairo International Book Fair, organised by the Egyptian Ministry of Culture, in support of the Palestinian cause
Africa Lesotho A new $72 million project has been launched to protect the livelihoods of Lesotho's wool and mohair farmers, thereby supporting 225.000 rural inhabitants who are struggling to cope with the impacts of climate change and other challenges
Asia Georgia By 2024, Georgia's airports will accommodate up to 6,8 million passengers, according to the new government programme of Irakli Kobakhidze, Georgia's premier candidate, presented to the Georgian Parliament
Europe Ireland The Dublin City Centre Transport Plan, which aims to end the dominance of cars on city streets by reducing their routes and creating new civic squares, was overwhelmingly approved by the public, with over 80% in favour
Europe Iceland Birnir was the most popular name given to newborns in Iceland in 2023 (30 male babies), while Emilía was the most popular name given to baby girls, according to data published by Registers Iceland
Europe Kosovo Germany will double its contribution of around 100 troops to the NATO-led peacekeeping forces in Kosovo