Asia Brunei The Basic Haj and Umrah Course 1448H/2026M has began at selected mosques nationwide to equip prospective haj and umrah pilgrims with essential knowledge on the rites and provide physical, spiritual and mental guidance
America Dominican Republic “Return to Home Plan”, a comprehensive program that provides assistance and reintegration support to returning migrants in Guatemala, is now set as a 'best practice' for Dominican Republic's national model for the reception and reintegration of returnees
Asia Afghanistan Over 11.500 Afghans returned to the country between 3 and 9 May, the majority from Pakistan and some hundreds from Iran, Tajikistan and other countries; IOM photos show hugging and smiling as families reunite
Oceania Kiribati Fuel supplies are enough to keep Kiribati going for three to four months more, Minister for Social Affairs said, as stocks were replenished just before the US attacked Iran; attention focuses on how other Pacific island countries are handling the shortage
Asia East Timor As the Presidents called for stronger worker's protection, Timor-Leste workers' union KSTL said that proposed raise in the monthly minimum wage is not enough to afford cost of living and urged authorities to set it above $200
Oceania Papua New Guinea On the sidelines of the Melanesian Oceans Summit held in Port Moresby on 11 May, PNG and Timor-Leste have agreed to open embassies in each other's capitals
Europe Croatia The Week of Croats Abroad will be held from May 25 to 31 in Zagreb and Zagreb County, aiming to increasing the visibility of Croats living outside Croatia and raising awareness of their contribution to the country’s creation and development
America Cuba At midnight on Friday the fixed price for gasoline purchases will be eliminate, the regime announced, stating that “the sale prices of fuels in foreign currency will be updated, according to the actual costs of each specific transaction"
Europe Kosovo The International Business College on the municipal border between northern and southern Mitrovica seeks to bridge divides among Albanians, Serbs and other students, using English as a mean to pursue integration
Africa Equatorial Guinea Fiscal Year 2025 closing figures report a historic record in non-oil tax revenues with 192.046 billion XAF, almost €300million; data were revealed as the Head of Administrative Coordination reported on the Government's 2025 management before the Chamber
Africa Niger Normal to above-average rainy season is expected in the agropastoral belt, with rainfall average in line with 1991-2020; the Operational Center COVACC is reminding that strong winds can lead to losses of undernourished livestock and infrastructure damage
Asia Georgia Former Georgia national rugby team captain Merab Sharikadze has been banned from participating in sports competitions for 11 years for involvement in a scheme designed to evade doping tests
Oceania Nauru The Nauru Seabed Minerals Authority reported on the progress made during the 31st Session of the International Seabed Authority council meeting in Jamaica, urging preservation of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea UNCLOS rights, opposing restrictions
Africa Cameroon Rapper Snoopy la Mélodie's concert in Liege, Belgium, was cancelled following outcry over his lyrics, sparked by violent, homophobic language and incitement to violence in “Les nerfs des boys”; organizers said it is a threat to public order and safety