Africa Algeria Relation with Russia is deteriorating after decades of military cooperation since the cold war; Russia's influence in the Sahel has caused tensions, forcing Algeria to rethink its defence strategy, its alliance policy and its dependence on Moscow for arms
America United States Scientists are considering leaving the US as the administration shutters whole health divisions and curbs what can be studied: in a recent poll by Nature 75% of the 1.600 interviewed said they were thinking of moving elsewhere, mostly to Canada or Europe
Europe North Macedonia The two former directors of a COVID-19 modular hospital in the city of Tetovo were given jail sentences for endangering public safety over a fire that on 8 September 2021 killed 14 patients for a lack of fire extinguishers
Africa Namibia 16 Namibian companies have expressed interest in contributing to establish a new national airline, announced for December 2026; a dedicated technical committee has been set up to guide the process of setting up the new national carrier
Europe Norway New, large offshore areas in the Arctic have been offered for more oil and gas exploration, as Norway seeks to pull more money out of its Oil Fund: the money, oil and gas revenues of the past 30 years, would be used mostly to cover extra aid to Ukraine
Europe Vatican City Expressing hope that talks in Istanbul would open to a peace path, the Vatican is "Ready to offer spaces" for peace talks and "willing to offer good offices to facilitate meetings” while does not want “to interfere with other ongoing initiatives.”
Europe Spain Access to Madrid’s Barajas Airport for non travelers will be restricted during certain hours of the day; the airport authority's precautionary step is aimed at preventing an increasing number of homeless people from taking shelter in the terminals
Asia South Korea Over 8.300 South Korean medical students will repeat a year due to a prolonged class boycott against increased enrollment quotas; despite government offers to reverse the policy if they returned by March, most persisted; 46 students were expelled
Europe United Kingdom International state owned investors, including sovereign funds, public pension or social security schemes, will be able to take up to a 15% stake in UK newspapers and news magazines under new laws that would guarantee media plurality and vital funding
Asia United Arab Emirates OpenAI is reportedly considering building data centers in the United Arab Emirates to greatly expand its Middle East footprint. A deal could be announced as soon as this week, according to Bloomberg
Europe Sweden Mothers are more exposed to physical violence and verbal aggression from their children than fathers are, daughters are tougher on their parents, especially mothers, than sons do, shows new Swedish research; figures are lower than in US and Spain studies
America Nicaragua Four contracts have been signed with China in telecommunications, defense, and transport to boost digital connectivity, logistics, and military capacity, deepening bilateral ties during the China-CELAC ministerial meeting in Beijing
Africa Mauritania Meharists, nomadic soldiers of the National Guard who have secured a remote 2.200km border since 2011, now counts on 150 riders and 400 camels and received several million euros from the EU seeking to maintain stability in a region plunged into chaos
Asia Saudi Arabia The Saudi Entertainment and Amusement Expo will return for its seventh edition from 20 to 22 May at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Centre, bringing together the world's top entertainment and amusement brands