Oceania Palau A new National Correctional Facility has been completed after a decade of works; a major investment in Palau’s justice system, it is raising expectations for improved rehabilitation, accountability and public safety
Africa Zambia The artists, comedians, bloggers and musicians arrested along with 17 political supporters during mobilization activities for the opposition National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity will face trial today in Mongu Magistrate Court
Asia Japan Births in the first half of 2026 rose for the first time in 11 years (+0,4%), with 320.458 children born in Jan-June; the increase is mainly driven by Tokyo (+4,7) and urban areas like Aichi and Fukuoka, as figures rose in 24 prefectures, declined in 23
Europe Vatican City Pope Leo will start his 11-day Apostolic journey in South America this morning; one of the most intense taken by a pope in decades, it will bring him to the places were he had been a missionary and attract crowds of millions in Uruguay, Argentina, Perù
America Saint Kitts and Nevis The first phase of Nevis’ Road Naming and Boundary Delineation Project has been completed, with residents and visitors now able to begin using the officially assigned street names across the island
Asia Yemen Aden International Airport resumed normal operations; activity of the temporary capital's airport was temporarily suspended for one day following a strike that Yemeni authorities said was carried out by the Houthi group
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo Following a mass deaths of hippos in the Semuliki River, Virunga National Park confirmed that anthrax, bacterium Bacillus anthracis, caused the wildlife deaths; it can be transmitted to humans through contact with dead or sick animals, or their meat
Europe Ireland The free period products initiative is likely to be expanded to all public primary, secondary and special schools, after it was provided for all DEIS schools this academic year; total spend on free period products has surpassed €1,1m in three years
Europe Kosovo Pile of uncollected waste in Pristina - including in residential areas - are weighing on the population and on the Mayor's ambition to become PM; trading blame with the government, he looks unable to solve the problem affecting the capital for two years
Africa Kenya The degradation of over 96 million acres of land is costing $1,3 billion in lost economic opportunities, threatens livelihoods and undermines ecosystems, agriculture, water supplies; 5-year $200 million project KEWASIP was launched to restore landscapes
Africa Lesotho Kamohelo Mofolo finished 3rd in the 2026 New York City Marathon with a personal best of 2:06:26, thus gaining his ticket to Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games; the 21-year-old athletes from Methinyeng, Matelile is now looking forward to his Olympian status
Asia South Korea A proposal to double Cheonghae unit’s operational areas in the waters off Oman will be discussed next week; critics say the expansion could expose South Korea to Iranian retaliation even though the mission's goal is to protect citizens and interests
Europe Hungary Budapest’s is registering a new-build boom, with figures showing +31% in January-September 2026 on the same period in 2025; two districts account for over half of completions and issued construction permits also confirm a high concentration
America El Salvador The new National Stadium is 75% complete; the announcement coincides with statements from the Chinese ambassador to El Salvador who revealed that the 50.000 seats for the stadium have arrived via the port of Acajutla