Asia Indonesia A four-year ban on international carbon trading has been lifted and a new regulated system ensures transparency and fair profit-sharing; The move aims to boost green investment for Indonesia's companies and strengthen national control over climate finance
Asia Singapore 589 claims worth S$72,5m have now been filed over the oilspill of 400 tonnes occurred on 14 June 2024 as Dutch dredger Vox Maxima struck the Marine Honour; Singapore has claimed S$18,4m, with S$31,5m approved so far
Asia United Arab Emirates Nature reserves in Abu Dhabi will reach 20% of the Emirate’s total land area; the initiative fits in the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 program and reinforces UAE’s commitment to global leadership in sustainability and environmental preservation
Asia North Korea North Korea’s weightlifters got the star treatment in Forde, Norway after they won five gold medals in the Weightlifting World Championships where no other nation won more than one; all winners are women, four of whom set world records
Asia Azerbaijan The “Freedom for Political Prisoners of Azerbaijan” Union has released a new list of political prisoners, which includes the names of 392 individuals, an increase of 17 people compared to the list published in June which contained 375 names
Asia Brunei Entries are open for the next Micro Bootcamp, a basic two-weeks entrepreneurship training program in English and Malay
Asia Yemen Bakeries across the Yemeni city of Taiz launched a comprehensive strike to protest against a new directive by local authorities mandating the sale of bread by weight at a fixed price
Asia Israel All 20 remaining living hostages have returned to Israel, after two years in Hamas captivity; US President Trump personally joined celebrations
Asia Bangladesh A 41% hike in service charges at Chattogram Port would make it the most expensive in the region and business leaders warn that this would erode Bangladesh's competitiveness at a time when the nation's vital export sector is already under strain
Asia Armenia Armenian freight transporters are encountering serious difficulties following changes in Russia’s migration policies; many are banned from entering for periods ranging from 3 to 10 years for violating the 90-day stay policy
Asia Azerbaijan 7.788 tons of tea have been harvested in the first eight months of 2025, Azernews reports citing the State Statistics Committee; production decreased by 5,2% on same period 2024 but tea exports increased by $90.000, or 2%, in value
Asia Japan The World Exposition in Osaka has attracted over 25 million visitors, according to an estimate released by organizers, ahead of its closing yesterday; 158 countries and regions took part in the closing ceremony of the six-months event
Asia Turkey Nearly 1.500 young people gathered at Taksim Mosque in Istanbul early Sunday for a morning prayer organized by the Türkiye Youth Foundation, a powerful moment of unity and spiritual devotion