Asia Bangladesh Recent studies demonstrated that microplastics are present in water, sediments, fish, salt, soft drinks, milk, edible oil and more products in Bangladesh, underscoring the growing concern that these pollutants are transferred to humans through food
Africa Comoros In view of the upcoming Indian Ocean Islands Games, "Comores 2027," the online financial structure, M'Vola Comores, and the Comorian Basketball Federation have renewed their " historic partnership " for a five-year duration
Europe Croatia The Church and Monastery of St. Nicholas and the new Underwater Archaeology Teaching-Presentation Center, part of the International Center for Underwater Archaeology, were inaugurated in Zadar after three years of renovations
Africa eSwatini Vice chair of the Committee on Industrial Relations and Social Business Policy Eswatini highlighted concern about an economy struggling to attract investment and generate job opportunities
Africa Djibouti A ship carrying Ethiopian migrants sank off the coast of Djibouti, leaving at least 38 victims, according to IOM; the ship was traveling to Yemen, the main transit country for migrants trying to reach Gulf countries from the Horn of Africa
Asia Brunei Astrophiles in the country will be able to witness the passage of comet Pons Brooks at its maximum distance of 116,8 million km from the Sun on April 21, reaching its maximum brightness of magnitude 4,2, visible to the naked eye
Europe Hungary Mathematician András Stipsicz and biologist Csaba Pál have been awarded advanced fellowships by the European Research Council in recognition of their outstanding research achievements over the past decade
Asia South Korea The new National Assembly of 300 members selected in last week's general election will have no independent members for the first time in over five decades: 58 candidates without political party affiliation ran in 254 constituency, but none prevailed
Africa Nigeria Nigeria is the first country in the world to introduce Men5CV, a new meningitis vaccine recommended by WHO that protects people against five strains of the meningococcus bacteria; the first rollout of the vaccine took place in March
America Brazil In one year, from 10 April 2025, travelers from the US, Canada, and Australia will be required a visa to enter Brazil, costing US$80 and valid for 10 years with multiple entries, while also mandating the submission of bank statements or income proofs
Oceania Fiji The Minister of Sugar has made his intention known in Parliament and to sugar industry stakeholders that sugar production will increase to 1,8 million tons in 2024 and 2 million tons by 2025
America Dominican Republic Nearly half of all vehicles in the Dominican Republic are more than 17 years old, according to the vehicle fleet report published by the General Directorate of Internal Taxation
Asia Jordan Jordanian airspace closed to all incoming, departing and transiting flights from 20:00 UTC on 13 April to ensure safety according to international standards in light of the rising local risks and will be continuously updated according to developments
Europe Finland The government has begun drafting amendments to the Child Welfare Law to establish a rehabilitation system for children who commit crimes, use violence, and have serious substance abuse problems