America Chile Hundreds of Haitian minors allegedly entered the country on charter flights without authorities verifying their relationship to the accompanying adults, either during the journey or upon arrival, according to the Prosecutor’s Office
Europe Serbia After police entered Novi Sad University to oust a blockade by teachers and students against the sacking of a professor who supported anti-government protests, academics accused the authorities of violating university autonomy
Asia North Korea Textiles and wigs reign supreme in North Korea-China trade in 2025: the countries exchanged over $18 million in sanctioned goods and DPRK’s rice imports hit multi-year high in December
Africa Mauritius Following inflammatory rhetoric from the Trump administration about the Mauritius-UK agreement on Chagos islands, Shyam Bhatia, London-based journalist and author, affirmed Powerful states bend rules when they believe the price is manageable
Africa Niger Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey has been targeted by terrorists on motorcycles, who were met with "vigorous air and ground response" by the Nigerien military who neutralized 20 mercenaries and arrested 11
Europe Liechtenstein Milk overproduction is driving down prices for producers; experts say it could also also affect Liechtenstein businesses, but the true financial impact is difficult to predict
Oceania Palau The Compass Point Institute, Palau's first locally based think tank, has been launched, marking a milestone in the efforts to promote evidence-based policymaking and civic dialogue
Africa Seychelles The Red Cross Society of Seychelles is urgently appealing to members of the public to come forward to donate blood, as the demand for blood has increased while the availability of donors remains limited
Asia Oman 1st International Conference on the Archaeology of Oman Peninsula will open on 1 February at Sultan Qaboos University; The three-day event will welcome around 100 scientists, researchers, and archaeologists
Europe Croatia A Croatian company in Osijek is distinguishing itself as the cutting edge of European drone innovation; founded by three engineering friends, is partly sidestepping China
Africa Republic of the Congo A panel of three doctors has been sworn in to examine the physical and mental health of candidates for the presidential election scheduled for 12 and 15 March
America Venezuela The United States is reportedly preparing to establish a permanent CIA presence in Venezuela, part of a broader US strategy to influence the country’s political transition
America Suriname A five-year conservation project was launched in Suriname's Amazon region to protect intact forests and promote sustainable, inclusive livelihoods, supported by the UNDP and GEF, with collaboration from Brazil and Indigenous communities
Europe Slovakia Popular board games that were played by Roman legionaries, excavated in Slovakia, have been reconstructed at the Institute of the Archaeology of the Academy of Sciences: games like Ludus latrunculi show they helped soldiers develop strategic thinking