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"
Africa Niger An agreement on the departure of U.S. troops by Sept. 15 "at the latest" was reached after several days of discussions between a U.S. Defense Department delegation and their Niger counterparts in Niamey
Oceania Tuvalu New Zealand's foreign minister concluded his latest mission to the Pacific in Tuvalu, announcing several initiatives to assist the nation to climate change, digital connectivity and the fisheries sector
America Nicaragua An investigation revealed that the regime of Ortega and Murillo has thus far confiscated over US$250 million in Nicaragua, allegedly violating the Constitution and employing repressive tactics against opponents
America Panama Panama's incoming government, slated for July 1, has initiated diplomatic efforts and international studies to fulfill its campaign pledge of closing the Darien border
Asia Sri Lanka The country has questioned the timing and mandate of a report released this week by the OHCHR calling on Sri Lanka's government to ensure accountability for enforced disappearances during the armed conflict with the LTTE
Europe Ukraine On the Day of Remembrance of Victims of Political Repressions, Ukrainians honored those who suffered or died under the communist regime of the USSR
Oceania Micronesia Despite heavy rains fallen in the past few weeks, the country remains in an exceptional drought condition
Asia Singapore A new wave of COVID-19 has hit the country and face masks have been recommended after 25.900 cases were recorded in six days
Europe Montenegro The number of mobile subscribers in Montenegro increased 1,51% year-on-year, but fell 0,49% month-on-month to 1.287.377 at the end of March, according to data from the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority
America Mexico Mexico is preparing for its most significant presidential election yet on June 2, showcasing two female frontrunners: former Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum and opposition candidate Xochitl Gálvez
Asia Turkey Kasımpaşa Mevlevihane, Istanbul's third Mevlevi shelter, reopened Saturday after 99 years and will be used for activities in the fields of Sufism, education and art
Asia Turkmenistan An 80-meter tall bronze statue, one of the tallest in the world, was unveiled in honor of its most famous national poet, Magtymguly Pyragy
Oceania Tonga One hundred laptops, with laptop bags, mouse sets and operating systems, have been donated to the Government of Tonga by the Dongguan municipal government in China