Americas

Canada
With the Line 5 shutdown order, the U.S. spurns Canada’s energy needs again
Nurses upset, frustrated by higher pay rate for doctors performing same tasks at COVID-19 vaccination clinics
CSIS first alerted Ottawa to national-security concerns of two scientists at top disease laboratory
Liberals aim to use budget bill to fix Charter violation in their own election misinformation law
Alberta crackdown? High-profile organizers behind anti-COVID restriction protests facing consequences
Rising premium iron ore demand Quebec’s time to shine

USA
Colonial pipeline resumes operations following ransomware attack
US consumer prices rise at fastest pace since 2008
Republicans oust Liz Cheney from leadership role
US Fiscal 2021 Budget Deficit Hits Record $1.93Tln, Treasury Data Shows
Brawl breaks out at N.C. gas station amid fuel shortages and rising prices
Judge sets November start date for Ghislaine Maxwell's sex crimes trial in New York
Reporters have to get quotes approved by White House before publishing: report

Mexico
Sense of security up in Los Cabos, Zihuatanejo, Mazatlán and Acapulco
Security perceptions looking better in 4 Mexican tourism destinations
Mexico: Energy projects worth US $35bn on hold as government withholds permits
Mexico orders new GM union vote after US lawmakers question abuses
Tlaxcala prepares to welcome visitors for firefly viewing season
US files first trade complaint with Mexico under USMCA
U.S. lifts sanctions on senior figure in Mexico's Sinaloa cartel

Guatemala
Guatemala's top court backs controversial NGO law

El Salvador
Removal of Salvadoran judges, prosecutor unconstitutional, U.S. special envoy says
El Salvador President says he'll donate vaccines to Honduras

Honduras
Taiwan says China seeking political gain with Honduras vaccine move

Panama
Bonhomme Richard Hull in the Caribbean Sea After Panama canal transit
OSU study: Bird species losses on remote island in Panama

Cuba
Cuba denounces media domination against Latin American progressivism
Cuba attends Ukraine International Travel and Tourism Exhibition
Cuban FM congratulates new CARICOM secretary-general

Venezuela
Pandemic fuels Venezuela’s worsening child labour crisis
Maduro says he’s willing to begin talks with Venezuela opposition leader Guaido
Cuban tanker en route to Venezuela reports missing sailor at sea

Colombia
Anti-Government Protests Continue in Bogota, Colombia
Supporters join peaceful mobilization all over Colombia
Death toll from Colombia protests rises to 42, says human rights investigator
Colombia’s anti-government protests | Part 2: fighting hate speech with K-pop
Government agrees to negotiate as Colombia embarks on new day of protests
Colombia protests enter third week with national strike

Ecuador
Restive Colombia imports fuel from Ecuador: Update
Ecuador to sign agreement to purchase Sputnik V vaccine
Ecuador reports slight decline in hospital congestion

Peru
Peru: COVID-19 vaccination of hemodialysis patients begins today
Peru: Archaeological sites open at 40% capacity in provinces at very high risk level
Health Min: 700,000 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines to arrive in Peru on May 13
Peru: Judiciary declares inadmissible Vizcarra's petition against disqualification
Peru: Tayta Operation reaches 18 districts to assist most vulnerable

Bolivia
Bolivia rushes to protect traditional dances, angered by Peru
Bolivia bans beef exports amid supply fears, rising prices

Brazil
Federal Police Asks Supreme Court to Investigate Supreme Court Justice
Ministry of Health to Launch Campaign on The Use of Masks and Preventive Measures against Covid
Ministry of Health Restricts Vaccination of Pregnant Women to Coronavac and Pfizer and in Case of Comorbidities
Shooting between Yanomami and Illegal Gold Miners Leaves 3 Dead in Roraima
Brazil Suspends AstraZeneca Vaccine After Pregnant Woman Dies, New Study Links Vaccine to Blood Clot
Brazil judge provides a lifeline for threatened Indigenous tribe
Expected 'bombshell' testimony fizzles at Brazil virus probe

Argentina
Macron pledges support for Argentina on debt
Fernández kicks off Europe trip as Paris Club debt payment nears
President Fernández gains Spain’s support in financial negotiations and vaccine patents
Top Argentine gas shipper to face frozen rates for another year
Fernández urges IMF to suspend surcharges on US$45-billion loan
Kirchnerites pressure Guzmán over use of new IMF funds

Chile
Chile's Codelco to break ground on $1.4 billion Salvador copper project
Copper hovers near record high on supply worry in Chile
San Lorenzo Commences Exploration on It's 100% Owned Large Scale Copper - Gold Porphyry Salvadora Project
Chile's upcoming election between discredited parties and underfunded independents
Chile's indigenous eye long-sought recognition in constitution

Asia

Japan
Public opinion in Japan will swing in positive direction once Tokyo Olympics start: IOC
Toyota beats forecast amid pandemic, projects further growth
Japan Medical Association head apologizes for party amid virus restrictions
Japanese hotels and travel agencies struggle as virus hits bookings
SoftBank’s ¥1.93 trillion profit sets new record in Japan
Nomura raises profit target in recovery from Archegos blowup
Kansai Electric Power Co has announced plans to restart Mihama nuclear unit 3 in June.

N. Korea
Intel chiefs of S. Korea, U.S., Japan meet to discuss N. Korea
Biden administration willing to share COVID-19 vaccines with N. Korea

S. Korea
S. Korea plans to reopen in-person classes for all schools in September
Samsung Electronics to allow employees to use paid leave for COVID-19 vaccination
Moody's maintains S. Korea's credit rating at Aa2 with stable outlook

Mongolia
Mongolia's apocalyptic sandstorms
From Canada to Mongolia several forests have grown back

China
China central bank mulls tools to cut carbon emissions
China’s population up to 1.412 billion in 2020 despite slowing birth rate
Anti-triad police investigate top national security officer in massage scandal
Chinese Uyghur policy causes ‘unprecedented’ fall in Xinjiang birthrates

Taiwan
China warns Taiwan on consequences of encouraging separatism
Taiwan Stock Crash Shows World Dangers of Too Much Leverage

Philippines
More Chinese maritime militia ships return to West Philippine Sea
Annulment cases no longer need expert testimony, says Supreme Court
PDP-Laban exec insists Pacquiao didn’t criticize Duterte on West PH Sea issue
Mocking PH protests, China keeps 287 vessels in West Philippine Sea

Vietnam
Việt Nam deeply concerned about East Jerusalem situation: diplomat
Japanese PM Suga reaffirms vaccine support for Việt Nam
Vietnamese-India friendship association presents 100 ventilators to India
Vingroup’s withdrawal from smartphone sector hints at Vietnamese handset brands’ unforeseeable misadventure
Vietnam mine emergency workers perform daring rescues deep underground, under pressure

Laos
Japan enhances strategic partnership with Laos

Thailand
Thailand: Covid-19 Outbreaks in Prisons
Thailand, 47% of hotels expected to close in the next three months

Cambodia
Hun Sen's Mistake? The Domestic Political Ramifications Of His Chinese Shelter
B1617 variant from India officially in Cambodia, says Ministry of Health
Border guard force presents medical supplies to Cambodia
Cambodia to cooperate in promoting the use of Beidou GPS satellite system for vehicles and ships
Cambodia receives 3rd batch of China's COVID-19 vaccine

Malaysia
U.S. returns $460 mln in recovered 1MDB funds to Malaysia
U.S. seizes shipment from Malaysia's Top Glove over forced labor concerns
Another bittersweet Aidilfitri in Malaysia for families kept apart by MCO again

Singapore
New Outbreaks Prompt Return to Restrictions in Taiwan, Singapore

Indonesia
Eid al-Fitr offers momentum to bolster country's solidarity: Maharani
Ministry confirms 121,026 prisoners granted Eid al-Fitr sentence cut
Police thwart international syndicate's attempt to traffic 310-kg meth
Do not dismiss KPK investigators failing civic knowledge test: MP

Myanmar
Global firms leave Myanmar office block with military ties

Bangladesh
The Bangladesh safety accord expires in May. What next?
5 lakh doses of Chinese Covid-19 vaccine handed over to Bangladesh

India
Kuwait FM receives call from Indian counterpart
S. Korea reports 635 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday as more return home from India
2021 could be worse for India's economy
Indian Covid-19 variant found in 44 countries around world, says WHO
India deaths top 4,000 as Macron urges end to vaccine export limits
Government to buy 1.5 lakh units of DRDO O2 system for Rs 322 crore
Stop price gouging by private suppliers, India tells China

Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan's death in spotlight as Japan debates immigration bill
Sri Lanka imposes night travel ban to check surge in COVID-19 cases

Central Asia & Middle East

Pakistan
CCIB and Pakistan commit to extend bilateral economic relations
Japan to ban foreign residents who traveled to India, Nepal and Pakistan
Shawwal moon sighted, Eidul Fitr on Thursday
'Pakistan highly condemns attack on Palestinians by Israeli forces'
'PM’s visit has thwarted plans of those wishing ill on Pak-Saudi relations'
88% work on first CPEC hydropower project completed: Asim Bajwa
Pakistan: No More Military Bases for US Afghan Mission

Afghanistan
Temporary Afghan ceasefire to begin after deadly violence
Taliban seize key district outside Afghan capital
Pakistan sincerely supports Afghan peace process: Gen Qamar
Pakistan refuses air bases for US after Afghan pullout

Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Russia to keep using Baikonur until at least 2050
China eyes high-quality BRI cooperation with Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan Ranks 67th in 2020 Social Progress Index, Ahead of Its Neighbors
Protesters Detained In Almaty After Demanding Relatives Be Released In Xinjiang
Kazakhstan supports solution of Palestinian-Israel conflict by peaceful means

Kyrgyzstan
Sadyr Zhaparov offers condolences on victims of terrorist attacks in Kabul and Logar
Zhaparov expresses condolences over tragedy in Kazan school
WB to allocate Kyrgyzstan $ 20 mln to purchase coronavirus vaccines

Tajikistan
Mudslides Caused By Heavy Rains Kill Nine In Tajikistan

Armenia
Azerbaijani forces 'advance 3 km into Armenia'

Azerbaijan
With eyes on Gaza, Azerbaijan seizes Sev Lake from Armenia
Azerbaijan Breaches Armenia Border
President Aliyev: Promotion of freedom of conscience

Iran
Iran declares Thursday as Eid al-Fitr

Iraq
Chinese envoy calls for efforts to stabilize Iraq
UN slams Iraqi Kurds for 'intimidating' journalists
Việt Nam supports free, fair election in Iraq: Ambassador

Syria
Iran FM discusses upcoming election in Syria with Syrian officials
Kurdish-led forces end operation aimed at clearing ISIS remnants from Syrian-Iraqi border area

Turkey
Turkish Pres. calls on Israeli forces to halt its attacks on Al-Aqsa Mosque, Palestinians
Pakistan, Turkey join hands to stop Israeli atrocities on Palestinians
Belarusian Emergencies Ministry helicopter to help fight forest fires in Turkey
Turkey holds rates steady despite inflation rise

Lebanon
Fuel prices register new hike in Lebanon, gas price drops
Rahi briefed by Grillo on atmosphere surrounding Le Drian's meetings
Wehbe meets US Ambassador
Tactical exercise for Lebanese Naval force, and French frigate
UN Lebanon releases its 2020 annual report
Lebanese central bank announces 'conditional' plan for dollar withdrawals

Israel
Israeli aggression crossed all norms - Palestinian Pres.
Israel-Palestine conflict enters third day with at least 62 dead
Israel Declares State of Emergency as Fights Erupt in Jewish-Arab City of Lod

Palestine
Speaker Al-Ghanim calls for backing Palestinians
Israeli forces kill another Palestinian
Israel vows to step up campaign against Hamas
Palestinians Launch Around 180 Missiles on Wednesday, Total Tally Tops 1,500, IDF Says

Jordan
Jordan: King, Abbas discuss developments in Jerusalem, Gaza
King issues directives to dispatch urgent medical aid to Palestinians in West Bank, Gaza
ACC witnessed 15.9% drop in exports’ value in first 4 months of 2021

Kuwait
Kuwait Amir receives greetings on Eid Al-Fitr from Crown Prince, senior officials
MoH urges citizens to abide by health precautions during Eid
Kuwait logs 985 new COVID-19 cases, nine deaths

Bahrain
King exchanges phone calls with Saudi monarch, Bahrain crown prince

Qatar
Qatar quietly prepares for life after Farmajo

Saudi Arabia
Kuwait Crown Prince exchanges Eid Al-Fitr greetings with senior officials
Arab FMs condemn Israel's 'crimes' against Palestinians
Iran and Saudi Arabia: Potential partners in Yemen

U. A. E.
Judge condemns Denmark’s pursuit of Dubai tycoon Sanjay Shah over alleged £1.5bn tax fraud
Bandar Abbas-Dubai flights resumed
Saudi Arabia, UAE to celebrate Eidul Fitr on Thursday

Yemen
UN Security Council urges immediate cease-fire in Yemen
U.N. Yemen envoy to stay in job until successor announced

Europe

United Kingdom
People who receive mixture of COVID-19 vaccine doses are more likely to experience side effects, study finds
How our GP services lapsed into long-term sickness
Work from home guidance to be lifted on June 21, PM signals
Tory rebels warn Boris Johnson over planning reforms
80 per cent of BP shareholders reject climate proposals to reduce emissions
Eight boats carry 186 migrants across English Channel
British troops were twice as likely to be killed in Afghanistan as US forces
A Fateful Election in Scotland After Brexit Could Come Scexit

Ireland
Irish Sea Border: UK exports to Ireland drop since Brexit
‘Excessive attraction’ to invest in Ireland for tax reasons – former US treasury secretary
Dublin wedding marquee ordered to be taken down as gardai surround area
Rents fall in Dublin, rise elsewhere

Portugal
Portuguese PM calls Covid-19 vaccine patent waivers 'false debate'
Researcher in Azores wins National Geographic scholarship
Portuguese vaccine ready for clinical trials
Nurses demonstrate in Lisbon
Portuguese taught as part of the national curriculum in 33 countries
New plans for Lagoa
Algarve property scammer in custody

Spain
Morocco’s Socialist Party Sends Ghali Letter to Spain’s Leftist Factions
Elon Musk wants to bring satellite internet to rural Spain
Spain sees foreign tourist numbers rebounding to 45 mln this year from pandemic slump

France
French Military Claims 'a Civil War is Brewing' in France
Air France and Airbus to face trial over 2009 Rio-Paris crash, French court says
Candidate who wore headscarf on campaign flyer sparks ire from Macron party
Cinemas, shops and cafés: What to expect when France reopens on May 19

Belgium
EU forecasts economy to rebound faster as vaccinations gather pace
Banned from the EU for more than a year, tourists may soon visit – with conditions
Brussels spells out EU air quality goals as part of ‘zero pollution’ plan

Germany
Germany slams Hungary for blocking EU criticism of China on Hong Kong
U.S., UK, Germany clash with China at U.N. over Xinjiang
BioNTech, CureVac and Co. Patent Suspensions Threaten Germany's Booming Biotech Industry

Denmark
Eco epicentre: How Copenhagen is pushing boundaries for sustainability in sport
Everfuel to install 300-MW electrolyzer for green-H2 production at Denmark's Fredericia refinery

Austria
Iran holds trilateral meeting with Russia and China in Vienna
Austrian Chancellor Kurz confirms he is under investigation, denies wrongdoing

Switzerland
China's Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine safe, efficacious: WHO official

Italy
Lampedusa: Italy's gateway to Europe struggles with migrant influx
A 17-year-old Italian princess and influencer is the new heir to Italy's defunct throne
Italy Island Nears Goal of Vaccinating Full Population to Welcome Tourists This Summer
TikTok removes 500k+ accounts in Italy after DPA order to block underage users

Malta
Dozens of migrants land in Malta after sea rescue

Slovenia
Slovenia causing headaches for new EU anti-graft office

Croatia
Police from various countries at Slovenia-Croatia border

Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnian Serb war criminal Radovan Karadzic to serve rest of prison sentence in UK

Albania
Albania: Democrats seek to overturn election results

Greece
PM Mitsotakis Visits Greek Migration and Asylum Ministry
Europe rights body worried by claims Greece ejects migrants
Kerry Praises Greece's Efforts Against Climate Change
Greece to abolish most lockdown restrictions on May 14

North Macedonia
Lack of Media Freedom in the Balkans Erodes European Values
Bulgaria’s Caretaker Foreign Minister Will Not Change Stand on North Macedonia
Greece protecting North Macedonia, and the Balkans of the 21st century
Hungary to Deliver 6,000 Vaccine Doses to North Macedonia
Why is it so difficult to hold a census in North Macedonia?

Bulgaria
Yanev Caretaker Bulgarian Government –Tasks Ahead
President Radev Introduces Caretaker Cabinet, Vows to Fight Vote-Buying
Shooting in Sofia Metro, Gunman Dead, Woman in Critical Condition
Unprecedented Trend: More Bulgarians Return Home Than Emigrate - NSI
Bulgaria: Boyko Borissov Passed Baton to Stefan Yanev, Journalists Not Allowed to Swearing-in Ceremony

Romania
ForMin Aurescu's strong advice to Romanian citizens in Israel: Be extremely vigilant, avoid conflict-affected areas
President Iohannis discusses with Ukrainian counterpart Zelensky situation in region, Romanian minority rights
Prime Minister Citu, discussion with European Commissioner Valean about transport projects in PNRR
Iohannis: Strengthening Romanian-Polish Strategic Partnership highlights states' special relationship, commitment to contribute to regional security

Hungary
Hungary's opposition plans joint primary in bid to unseat PM Orban in 2022
Hungary's Orban to Donate Budapest Land for Chinese University Campus
As Hungary lauds its 'Eastern Opening' policy, statistics fail to show benefits
Hungary Hopes Tax Slash Will Incentivize Investors to Declare Crypto Earnings

Slovakia
Human rights suffered as a result of Covid in Slovakia
AstraZeneca vaccine is safe, Indian strain confirmed in Slovakia
President Čaputová will turn to the Constitutional Court with questions on snap election referendum.
Slovakia suspends the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine.

Czech Republic
Estonian, Czech parlt speakers talk about ensuring data security in e-state
Czech Republic receives additional C295 airlifter
How the right-wing is fighting back against 'cancel culture' in the Czech Republic
Taiwan envoy to Czech Republic underscores close bilateral relations

Poland
Cuba, Poland boost trade relations
‘Armored Marian’ — the man who has Poland’s Law and Justice party in his sights
100 days since Poland banned abortion, Polish women are fighting back
Poland wants to buy Marie Curie's vacation house in France

Ukraine
Zelensky invites President of Romania to take part in Crimean Platform summit, celebration of Ukraine's Independence Day
Medvedchuk arrives at Prosecutor General's Office to get familiar with suspicion
MP Kozak, most likely, is in Russia now, Medvedchuk in Ukraine – SBU head
Ukraine and Israel have agreed to continue consultations on vaccination passports - The Embassy

Belarus
MEP: I Look Forward To the Adoption of the Magnitsky Law to Include Lukashenka
Threats of Russian offensive from Belarusian territory not observed yet – Taran
Belarus' gold and foreign currency reserves rose 4.9% to $7.3bn as of May 1
Lukashenko signs decree on the transfer of power in the event of his death

Russia
Blinken explains Biden administration's N. Korea policy to Russian counterpart
Russia welcomes US initiative for Putin-Biden summit
9 killed in school shooting in Russia's Kazan
Majority of Russians Still Not Ready to Get Sputnik Vaccine – Poll
U.S. Embassy Spokeswoman Expelled From Russia
Russia's Lavrov calls for urgent Middle East Quartet meeting
Russian mapping major 2GIS acquires Belarusian geo-marketing start-up
Lavrov, Blinken agree to meet May 20

Lithuania
Lithuania runs nuclear emergency alert drill
Lithuania Covid Lockdown Economy Rescued by Biotech Boom

Estonia
The Estonian population grows – because of immigration
Estonia starts to ease the coronavirus restrictions

Finland
Finland unveils dozens of measures to combat human trafficking
Finnish capital region eases restrictions on outdoor activities, private events
Business Finland invests in high-tech batteries
Forecasts herald solid economic growth for Finland in 2021

Sweden
Sweden and EU funds Parliamentary Centre of Asia in Cambodia
Defense attachés of Sweden, Norway and Denmark visit positions of National Guard in JFO area
Sweden Pushes Ahead With New Immigration Policy
Sweden to reveal new plan for relaxing Covid-19 restrictions

Norway
Cruise confident: Norwegian commits $8.4b on new ships in midst of pandemic

Iceland
Top U.S. and Russian diplomats will meet next week in Iceland

Africa

Egypt
Egyptian FM underlines importance of stopping Israeli attacks
Experts install Tutankhamun's 3rd shrine in the Grand Egyptian Museum
Egyptian efforts to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas fail to bare fruit

Libya
Foreign Minister Mangoush under fire from Ankara and Muslim Brotherhood
100,000 receive anti-Coronavirus vaccine in Libya
Mangoush visits Malta, discusses wide range of topics of joint interest
Investment Map for the south will include refinery, free zones, dates packing and solar energy
Economic Working Group of the International Follow-up Committee on Libya assesses economic situation and areas of support
Libya calls for unified international community position on Roadmap and ceasefire

Tunisia
Tunisia reports 81 COVID-19 deaths, 1,105 infections

Algeria
Freedom of Speech, Assembly Under Attack in Algeria, UN Warns
Algeria and Iran discuss Middle East developments
Erdoğan, Algeria’s Tebboune discuss ties, Israeli attacks
Algeria Moves to Ban Unauthorized Protests as Pro-Democracy Movement Gains Steam
Algeria: Mobile Telephony - Mobilis, Djezzy Licenses Renewed for 5 Years
President Tebboune receives phone call from French counterpart Macron, range of issues tackled

Morocco
Moroccan occupation forces arrest and torture a prominent Sahrawi activist from ISACOM
Moroccan allegations of Iranian military support to Polisario Front "are groundless"
UNHCR calls for more support to Sahrawi refugees

Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone government moves to abolish death penalty

Nigeria
Nigerian Governors Ban Open Grazing, Call for National Dialogue
COVID-19 new variants: Lagos places 14 countries on watch list
Ikonso’s second in command arrested― Army
Malami writes UPU to beg Ibori withdraw suit against repatriation of £4.2m looted assets
Southern Governors Call for National Dialogue, Restructuring, End Open Grazing
Southern Senators Back Govs’ Call for Restructuring, Ban on Open Grazing
UTM Offshore, JGC, KBR Sign First Floating LNG Pre-Feed Contract
Despite Pandemic, NSIA’s Income Rises by 343% to N160bn

Cameroon
In Cameroon Transgender Women Given Five-Years in Prison

Chad
Chad generals reject Eastern European military manufacturers

Sudan
Two Dead, Dozens Wounded As Sudanese Commemorate June 3 Massacre
Two killed as protesters mark anniversary of massacre in Sudan
Sudan : 2 killed,37 others wounded during martyr’s commemoration

Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Streamlining Turmeric Production As a Gainful Cash Crop
Ethiopia Lost $500 Million on Telecom License
War Crimes Are Suspected In Northern Ethiopia's Conflict Zone

Kenya
Kenya: Covid-19 Restrictions Leave Small-Scale Traders in Misery
Kenya: MPs Fury At Sh73m Paid to Spy Agency in Lands Deal
Kenyatta and Suluhu's surprise pipeline plans raise many questions

Uganda
Museveni Sworn In, Vows to Ensure Welfare of Ugandans
I'll Observe the Laws, Promote Welfare of Ugandans, Says Museveni
Uganda army to join Congo in offensive against Islamist
Uganda's Museveni Sworn In for Sixth Term

Congo, DR
New Sex Abuse Claims Against Aid Workers Exposed in DR Congo
Ivanhoe Mines makes it to the MSCI Canada Index

Angola
Luanda shuns Antwerp's courtship of its diamonds and stays loyal to Dubai
Angola: Is Lourenço using his anti-corruption fight to settle scores?

Zambia
IMF to Resume Zambia Talks Once State Implements Policies

Malawi
Malawi: MPs Reject Appointment of Chizuma As New Anti-Graft Boss

Mozambique
'Urgent Need' to Scale Up Response in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique
Terror in Mozambique: The Curse of Natural Gas

Zimbabwe
Gold Theft in Zimbabwe - a Huge Problem But Is It Getting Worse?
Chief Justice Malaba’s term extended by 5 years
The Zimbabwe bill that could outlaw ‘unpatriotic acts’
TelOne upgrades fibre but asks Zimbabwe government to pay $2.6m bill
Crisis Coalition response to attacks from senior govt officials
Zimbabwe Scraps State Cannabis Ownership Rules

Namibia
Namibia: Nampower Sued Over N$100m Solar Power Deal

South Africa
Committee to Investigate South African Arms Deal Inquiry Judges
We have not hit third wave yet - health department on Mkhize's SOS to provinces
Moon not sighted, Eid-ul-Fitr will be on Friday - MJC
IFC Could Fund Controversial Gas-Power Ships in South Africa
Petra Diamonds reaches $6m settlement on human rights abuse claims

Oceania

Australia
Australians warned about Museveni's new production sharing contracts
AEMO says Australia “well ahead” of 90 per cent renewables scenario for 2040
Cash for gas and big emitters in another miserly budget for clean energy and EVs
China may target Australian LNG despite costly coal ban: Russell
‘Real wage cuts show budget is Liberal, not Labor’
ABC to demand viewers’ details

New Zealand
Watercare takes Auckland suburb to task over tide of filth
Clampdown on banks' merchant fees could sink credit card loyalty schemes
SFO charges six people in Labour Party donations case
Pay Policy: CTU Public Service Unions Meet With Public Service Minister
Maori Party: Whakatōhea High Court Decision
Te Ringahuia Hata - Whakatohea Hapū Win Customary Marine Title In High Court
Parliament: Mallard Fails To Give Taxpayers A Straight Answer