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
America Honduras Around 300 women dressed in black, symbolizing mourning, marched to the National Congress on the Honduran Women's Day, protesting the surge in feminicides and demanding respect for women's lives
America Antigua and Barbuda According to the latest Ministry of Health report, the incidence of cervical cancer among women in Antigua and Barbuda has increased over the past two years, registering almost a doubling of cases diagnosed
Europe Romania With a total of 6,3 million tonnes of cereals (including flour expressed in tonnes of cereal equivalent), the country holds a 25,1% share of EU exports in the current marketing year that began on 1 July 2023, according to European Commission figures
Asia Laos Banque Pour Le Commerce Exterieur Lao Public, one of the largest in Laos, has developed a mobile app to help tourists buy kip - the non convertible Laotian currency - without local accounts while travelling in the country during Visit Laos Year 2024
Asia Taiwan The Ministry of Environment has warned of poor air quality in western Taiwan and outlying counties due to air pollutants carried by seasonal winds from China, advising people not to go outside
Oceania Kiribati Médecins Sans Frontières began providing humanitarian medical assistance in Kiribati as climate change exacerbates health risks in the country, focusing in particular on maternal and neonatal health
Europe North Macedonia The North Macedonian energy regulator stated that it has issued licences for electricity production from renewable sources with a total installed capacity of almost 399 MW in 2023, an increase of 160% on 2022
Asia Afghanistan The Global Partnership for Education has approved grants totalling $110 million to support children's education in Afghanistan over the next two years; programmes are expected to reach more than 7,66 million children across the country
Africa Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra had talks with Pope Francis during his visit to the Vatican, focusing on the social, political and humanitarian situation and on strengthening international cooperation for the common good of the nation
Europe Ireland Residents of Oliver Bond House flats in Dublin are 2,4 times more likely to have asthma and have called on the local authority to speed up plans to redevelop the area from 2021, as 83% of residents live with mould and damp
America Mexico Mexico’s drought has increased, now covering 28,79% of the country and hitting a record-breaking temperature of 39,5°C in Oaxaca
Asia Jordan 54% of the long-term average rainfall of 8,1 billion cubic metres has fallen, said a statement by the Water Ministry, compared to 39,7% this date in 2022; 5 million cm rainwater entered dams in 24 hours, increasing storage to 111 mcm, or 38,5% of capacity
America Jamaica Over 620 educational institutions islandwide have been connected to the Internet under the National Broadband Initiative