America Grenada Toll-free 988 Suicide Hotline for Crisis Response has been launched to guarantee immediate support for people experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress and other mental health crises; an awareness campaign will start soon
Asia Pakistan Years after trade relations with India were suspended due to the Modi-led government's decision to abrogate the semi-autonomy of illegally occupied Indian Jammu and Kashmir, the Foreign Minister said the country intends to resume them
Asia Syria Damascus is joining the Global Initiative for Artificial Intelligence Governance, launched by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the third Belt and Road Forum, the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates announced
Africa Niger A meeting was held in Niamey on the digital integration projects of the Liptako-Gourma Integrated Development Authority, promoted by Niger's Minister of Communications, Posts and Digital Economy, Sidi Mohamed Raliou
Asia Philippines The Department of Health is procuring at least 800.000 doses of vaccine to prevent the further spread of whooping cough through UNICEF
America Trinidad and Tobago A regional forum on ecosystem restoration was held on 13-17 March, with important exchanges on biodiversity conservation and strengthening resilience to climate change
Europe Hungary The country is continuing to strengthen the army and air force; in particular, Minister of Defense said that 2024 will be all about the Hungarian air force, foreseeing the expansion of the army's fleet of 14 Gripen fighter jets with 4 more
Europe Sweden The country recorded the lowest birth rate in nearly 300 years - fertility records began in 1749 - with a rate of 1,45 children per woman on average
Asia Taiwan A special exhibition was opened at the Taipei Museum of Fine Arts to show changes in architectural styles in Taiwan, reflecting the country's political, social and economic developments from 1949 to 1983 by tracing the country's transformation
Asia Turkey Turkey has joined the countries with the most afforestation, ranking first in Europe and fourth in the world, according to recent FAO figures
Asia Indonesia The number of dengue cases in Indonesia decreased by 30% in 2023 on the previous year, the Ministry of Health reported
America Haiti With gang violence enveloping Haiti, many of those who have left the country feel helpless when they call terrified family members who cannot leave because airports are closed and the sea crossing to the United States is too risky
Oceania Tonga In Havelu, Tongatapu, three floriculture nurseries housing thousands of flowering orchids and anthuriums were officially inaugurated by HM Queen Nanasipau'u and will help elevate the floriculture sector by providing livelihoods for rural women
Africa Tunisia The country aims to achieve an export rate to Africa of 5% in 2026-2027, a target that depends essentially on the agreements Tunisia has signed, such as the African Continental Free Trade Area and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa