Oceania Australia Police in New South Wales rejected arming guards at Jewish events; The Australian Jewish Association told the antisemitism royal commission that private security guards at Jewish events should be armed, authorities fear that would further fracture society
Asia Iran Iran’s Assembly of Experts has named Mojtaba Khamenei to serve the country as new supreme leader after his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been confirmed killed under US and Israel fire earlier this month
America Colombia Parliamentary elections were held in Colombia on 8 March 2026 following a campaign period marred by the killings of over 60 political and community leaders and figures, including a presidential candidate; 126.000 law enforcement officers were deployed
Asia Pakistan Rising tensions along the Afghanistan frontier show a developing conflict in which neither side is holding back militarily nor in their language, with posts and headlines leaving little space for reconciliation
Europe Montenegro Amendments to the Law on Internal Affairs and a new Law on the National Security Agency adopted by parliament prompted warnings from civil society groups and European officials about potential risks to the rule of law and Montenegro’s EU accession process
America Honduras 4 billion lempiras, or over €130 million, were placed in domestic bonds this February with interest rates ranging between 9,10% and 12,20% according to report from the Ministry of Finance
Africa Malawi Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation ADMARC, the state-owned food trader, announced it would need a shocking K144 billion, or € 6,5 billion, to operate properly and save itself from collapse in the 2026/2027 financial year
Europe Lithuania Over 300 cases of GPS signal interference in Lithuanian airspace have been reported by pilots since the beginning of 2026; authorities say satellite navigation jamming, allegedly linked to Russia, is continuing in the region
Africa Ivory Coast In the frame of the reform of the Ivorian education system, several competitive examinations and teaching assessments were launched at the Cocody Modern High School in Abidjan; new staff will strengthen administrative and pedagogical support of schools
Africa Lesotho The Katse Tourism Festival 2026 at the iconic Katse Dam transformed the highlands into a vibrant celebration of Basotho culture, attracting learners, community groups and performers and offering a platform for schools and local groups to showcase talents
Europe Romania The Ambulance for Monuments, a project by the non-profit Monumentum Association, will work on safeguarding 17 historical highlights across Romania according to newly released 2026 calendar; interventions cover different areas, from Transylvania to Oltenia
Europe Slovenia Tadej Pogačar set a record-breaking fourth win at the XX edition of Strade Bianche, the one-day classic around Siena in Tuscany, Italy, named after historic white gravel roads, finishing the 203km one minute ahead of Paul Seixas, with Isaac Del Toro third
Africa Seychelles The School for the Exceptional Child has been commended for its leadership in championing inclusive education in Seychelles at the closing ceremony of the project “Strengthening Caregiver Support for School-Going Children with Disabilities”
Africa Seychelles Bodybuilder Rodney Henriette and judoka Amandah Payet have been named the Seychelles Sportsman and Sportswoman of 2025; The 39th Sports Awards ceremony took place on Saturday 28 February 2026