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 Angola Angola is betting on small businesses to diversify and transform its economy, now oil-dependent, and address unemployment, estimated at 30,2% among people over the age of 15
Asia Palestine Palestinians are returning to devastated homes in Khan Younis, finding rubble and dead bodies after the Israeli army withdrew its forces; living conditions in the Gaza Strip are bordering on famine after 6 months of war
Europe Spain Telegram is the subject of a legal dispute in Spain after Spanish media companies filed a lawsuit over the alleged unauthorized use of copyrighted audiovisual content and demanded its suspension as a precautionary measure
Oceania Marshall Islands The Marshall Islands ambassador to Fiji signed the US Pacific Fisheries Treaty Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the government; the agreement allows the U.S. fishing fleet to operate in the Pacific for the remainder of 2024
Asia Myanmar Guerrillas from Karen ethnic minority said they are close to taking control of a major trading town on the Thai border, while soldiers and civilian officials loyal to the military government appeared to be preparing to abandon their positions
Asia Qatar On the occasion of Eid Al Fitr, families from the region and beyond are invited to attend the largest traveling LEGO Shows event in Qatar scheduled at the Qatar National Convention Centre from April 10 to 25
Africa Tunisia Today 9 April, 2024, access to sites, monuments, and museums will be free for all Tunisians and foreigners residing in Tunisia, as announced on the first Sunday of the month and Martyrs' Day by the Heritage Development and Cultural Promotion Agency
Europe Monaco The first Padel Best Expo is closing today at the Grimaldi Forum, with the world's leading brands and suppliers, celebrity appearances and official competitions; the Monte Carlo Masters, first ATP 1000 tennis tournament on clay in 2024, just began
Asia Singapore Cases of severe myopia among Singaporean children have nearly doubled in the past decade, according to the National Eye Centre of Singapore, with increase in children at an early age, some as young as six years old
Asia Israel Benjamin Netanyahu announced that "there is a date" for troops to enter the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, reiterating that the "total victory over Hamas requires entry into Rafah"
Asia Malaysia The tradition of "bertuntung," decorating homes with oil lamps in preparation for the celebration of Hari Raya Aidilfitri, is still practiced by the Malaysian community in Sarawak; many homes choose to display a combination of oil lamps and electricity
America Guatemala Guatemala's President Bernardo Arévalo de León requested OAS support for the selection of justice authorities through an observation mission during the Permanent Council session in Washington, DC
America Mexico Mexico's new Airbnb regulations require hosts to sign up in a new technological registry and list their properties with civil liability insurance; the aim is to balance real estate development and protect residents from rising house costs