Oceania Fiji Kava sector exports are estimated at over $190 million, from $4 in 2008 at the start of the Pacific Horticultural and Agricultural Market Access PHAMA Program that radically transformed the crop from subsistence to Fiji's most valuable agricultural export
Africa Chad Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces RSF admitted that its troops clashed with the Chadian army crossing into Chadian territory, saying the incident was an unintentional mistake and expressing regret over the deaths
America Belize A 1% drop in major crimes and a 30% decrease in unlawful sexual intercourse cases were registered in 2025 in Belize, reflecting strengthened law enforcement and public safety efforts
Asia Cambodia A US Navy warship docked at Ream Naval Base, signalling renewed naval cooperation; The visit seeks to counter concerns over China’s role in upgrading the base, which Phnom Penh says remains under Cambodian control and open to multiple partners
America Chile At least 21 people have died and around 20.000 have been affected as wildfires in central-southern Chile have intensified, with 800 homes destroyed and four suspects arrested for allegedly starting the fires
Asia Singapore A fake bomb threat circulated online claiming an attack on Paya Lebar Air Base is being investigated; Ministry of Defence said no threat was found, the post specified time, locations and commanders, raising concerns over public alarm and security breaches
Europe Ukraine 80% of Ukraine faces emergency power cuts following Russia's overnight aerial attack, focused on Kyiv; many chose to stay in the city and are keeping up with previous activities resisting cold and lack of power and heating
Europe Kosovo 109 suspects of vote-tampering were held by police as part of a major operation in Prizren municipality related to allegations of fraud in the December 28 parliamentary elections
Oceania Tuvalu Eight Tuvalu caregivers employed on four-year contracts at an aged care facility in Pottsville, Australia, were informed their job was cut with immediate effect, forced to leave in 48 hours; Townsville took the fleeing group in and integrated their visas
Asia Malaysia Education reform proposed by majority party Pakatan Harapan aims to modernise curricula and assessments; Children’s Committee, a parliamentary shadow body monitoring child welfare, urges safeguards for children’s rights, equity, inclusion and well-being
America United States Hundreds of shops in Minnesota went on strike putting up "closed" signs, students and workers stayed home, thousands flooded the streets in the most widespread protest since ICE arrived in Minneapolis, demanding federal immigration agents leave the city
Africa Sudan Sudan army leadership has reportedly begun consultations to form a transitional legislative council, thus ending a long-standing constitutional vacuum; the initiative is taken in a complex political and military landscape amid a four-year civil war
Africa Togo A comedy training school opened in Aného; named “L’École du rire à Aného”, it is the first one in Togo and will offer courses in creative development, comedy techniques, stage practice and career training for comedians
Europe Finland New national digital guidelines set stricter limits on children’s use of smartphones, social media and screens during free time: authorizes smartphones and all social media use for children above 13, calling for no screen time at all for those under two