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
Africa Tunisia Tunisians who also hold Algerian, Turkish, or French nationality can now serve military service in their second country of nationality, following agreements signed between Tunisia and these three nations
Africa Uganda Soldiers, police and rangers from the Uganda Wildlife Authority moved into Pian Upe Conservation Area to steer thousands of cattle out as herds belonging to Pokot pastoralists had overrun the grasslands, competing with antelopes and giraffes for food
Europe Iceland Airline Play collapse would have had more impact on the Icelandic aviation market if the airline had not already reduced its flight schedule, says the CEO of Icelandair, adding Icelandair has little room for more flights to help stranded travellers
Asia Iraq A Federal Electronic Visa System will be the single platform for issuing entry visas to Iraq and a health insurance will be mandatory for all entrants, linking the issuance of a visa to a health insurance document
America Trinidad and Tobago The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service has again suspended its routine forecast products and services at the Synoptic Forecasting Branch due to a staff shortage
Asia Pakistan After over two months of protest, Gilgit-Baltistan traders ended their blockade at Sost Dry Port; The port, a vital China–Pakistan trade hub, resumed operations following government assurances to review freight charges and address trade grievances
Oceania Tonga The slow recovery of the marine ecosystem around the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano surprised an international team of scientists who have been researching the area to check water column and sea floor reaction after the eruption
Asia Palestine The Palestinian Authority would be willing to take responsibility for Gaza after the war and Hamas would have no role in a future government in the enclave, said President Abbas addressing the UN from remote, as no US visa was granted to his delegation
Europe Switzerland Basel residents who permanently unregister their vehicle will receive the equivalent of CHF1.500 (about $1.890) in credit for public transport, car-sharing or bike purchase; program will run for two years and will fund 400 environmental bonuses
America Uruguay Uruguay has set a goal to electrify 50% of its public transport fleet by 2030 as part of its broader push for decarbonization and a second energy transition
Asia Qatar Nine new evening centers for adult education will be inaugurated starting this academic year 2025-2026, as part of Qatar's strategy to promote lifelong learning opportunities and provide flexible educational options for all segments of society
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Human papillomavirus HPV screening program has been officially launched: joining the global movement to eliminate cervical cancer marks a milestone for women’s health in the country
Asia Israel Many diplomats boycotted Netanyahu's speech UN General Assembly, in which he promised that Israel would “hunt down” its enemies and “finish the job” in Gaza, rejecting international criticism