Africa Cameroon In an unprecedented disruption to academic calendar, the Ministry ordered the immediate rescheduling of all remaining papers for the ongoing 2026 examination session after a severe security breach compromised confidential materials across digital networks
Asia Nepal An increasing number of Nepalis are undergoing cosmetic surgery as a beauty-enhancing treatment, but many raised an alarm on the lack of regulation to govern this sector
Africa Botswana Botswana MPs strongly opposed the proposal to remove the passport requirement for travel between Botswana and Zimbabwe
Oceania Australia Istanbul-based Turkish Airlines will launch Australia flights in March next year, with Australian actress Margot Robbie as Brand Ambassador
Africa Sao Tome and Principe Artisanal fishing, an economic activity that provides a livelihood for about 15% of Sao Tome and Principe's families, is in decline due to the presence of large foreign fishing groups heavily impacting on the system
Asia Tajikistan Training for 84 officers of the Tajikistan Border Guard was conducted by the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe as part of the EU-funded project 'Stabilisation of Tajikistan's southern border with Afghanistan'
Europe Albania The Albanian parliament will have to suspend ratification of a dibated migration pact agreed with Italy after a top court endorsed an opposition request to review the constitutionality of the deal
Oceania Samoa The Motootua National Hospital is currently investigating a theft in which two teenagers allegedly stole money kept in plastic bags from the hospital pharmacy
Africa Namibia Miss Earth Namibia 2023 Martha Kautanevali unveiled her national costume 'The Aloe Plant' for the Miss Earth 2023 pageant to be held on 22 December at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
America Mexico The first stage of the new Maya Train, linking Campeche to Cancun in 14 stations with affordable fares, has just been inaugurated; Mexico's President emphasised its role as driver in southeast development, boosting tourism thus creating fresh income
Africa Togo A four-month training program for Togolese artists has been launched by UNESCO to help them take better ownership of their rights and earn from their work
Oceania Tonga The grant for the second international fibre optic cable to Tonga, which will be installed through Vava'u, was signed to celebrate Tonga Cable Ltd. 10th year in business
America Honduras The UN has urged Honduras to extend the deadline for a migration amnesty benefiting thousands of migrants crossing the country, as it has over 522.000 irregular entries thus far reported this year
Africa Sierra Leone Sierra Leone National Health Emergency Agency launched by President Bio to effectively tackle epidemics, describing the event as a “landmark step following the passing into law of the Public Health Act 2022 by the Parliament of Sierra Leone”