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 Nepal The Asia News Network, an alliance of 20 major media outlets in 19 countries, expressed its concern over 'media intimidation' and the detention of Kantipur Media Group chairman Kailash Sirohiya in a letter to PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal
Asia Kuwait The Ministry of Public Works presented its first electronic services via the Sahl application, marking a significant advance in digital accessibility; one of the pioneering services introduced is the possibility to request the delivery of treated water
Asia Pakistan The Sindh government has approved a new policy proposed by the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation on groundwater drilling in an attempt to curb water theft and secure government revenue
America Bolivia Transporters and traders in Bolivia blocked roads in La Paz, Oruro, and Santa Cruz to protest a shortage of dollars that is affecting imports; the government is denying this, asserting that banks have US$258 million available
Africa Mauritania The Ukrainian embassy has officially started work in Mauritania and will open up many opportunities: political, economic, commercial, humanitarian, said Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba
Africa Mauritius The Rapor Lortograf Kreol Repiblik Moris was launched, an updated and revised version of the first Report, published in 2011 and based on the spelling and grammatical rules of the Creole language in the Republic of Mauritius
Asia Malaysia The United States is willing to assist the Malaysian authorities in combating terrorism in the country in connection with the attack on a police station in Ulu Tiram, Johor, said Ambassador to Malaysia, Edgard D. Kagan
Africa Guinea The head of the Guinean Transition adopted a law authorising the ratification of the agreement on the development of the liquefied natural gas project and power generation units seen as a major challenge related to energy production and services
Europe North Macedonia The new government of North Macedonia will be formed by 20 June and the future Prime Minister is the leader of the VMRO-DPMNE - Democratic Party for Macedonian National Unity - Hristijan Mickoski
Asia Iraq The Iraqi Drilling Company launched its largest rig, IDC 57, in the Majnoon oil field; the 3.000-horsepower rig is capable of drilling wells up to 8.500 metres deep
Asia Oman A recent study by researchers from Oman and UK on the critically endangered Arabian leopard states that releasing captive-bred animals, carefully selected for their genes, can significantly contribute to the recovery of the wild population
Europe Italy To shorten long waiting lists for diagnostic examinations and specialist visits, Regions will be allowed to exceed the ceiling for healthcare services purchased from accredited private entities and schedule routine exams at later hours or in the weekend
Asia Philippines Filipino-American Chelsea Manalo became the first black woman to be crowned Miss Universe Philippines; her victory was celebrated on social media because it helped 'shatter' traditional beauty ideals that have long reigned in the country