Asia Thailand Thailand Social Security Fund has gone beyond its allowed investment risk limit, prompting concerns about how funds are being managed; Authorities are reviewing the situation and will adjust investments to bring risk levels within rules, protecting savers
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo Over 30 people died after a bridge at southern Kalando copper-cobalt mine collapsed due to overcrowding as unauthorised miners forced their way into the site; authorities have urged to take up the government's offer of alternative training in agribusiness
Europe France President Macron has begun a five-day Africa tour with a push for what he calls "win-win" partnerships as France’s presence in the continent has become more fragile and complicated by local political stances
Africa Egypt President Al-Sisi said the installation of the reactor pressure vessel at the first unit of the Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant marks “a new and bright chapter” in Egypt’s nuclear programme, underscoring the depth of Cairo’s strategic partnership with Moscow
Europe Estonia Estonia and Russia have agreed on 2026 fishing quotas for Lakes Peipus, Pihkva and Lämmijärv; Estonia's quota for next year will be 300 tonnes less than in 2025 but perch quota can be changed if spring test fishing shows stocks larger than expected
Africa Liberia Mothers of Tomorrow, a women’s advocacy group, has endorsed the Ministry of Labor’s recent decision to increase annual work permit fees for foreign workers from US$1.000 to US$3.000, describing the move as necessary for protecting Liberian jobs
Oceania Australia All flights have resumed in three major Australia airports after a technical issue with air traffic control communications sent terminals into chaos; Airservices Australia is addressing an issue with the systems at its Melbourne Air Traffic Service Centre
America Uruguay Ranked as the Latin American country with the highest quality of life in 2025, Uruguay has surpassed global powers like the US, Japan, and Switzerland due to its political stability, safety, healthcare, and environmental conditions
America Bahamas The new Polycarbonate Biometric Voter’s Card, to be rolled out before elections, has been presented to the media in a press conference hosted by the Parliamentary Registration Department to enhance public awareness
Europe Kosovo Another round of snap elections look inevitable after Glauk Konjufca, the Vetevendosje party’s second proposal for prime minister, failed to get a majority of votes in parliament; the country has kept on with no government for the best part of 2025
Asia North Korea A relaxation of rules around private vehicle ownership and a growing class of relatively affluent consumers are driving a surge in the number of cars on the streets of Pyongyang, testing the city’s infrastructure
America Antigua and Barbuda Cancer Centre could reopen after refitting in early 2026: the old equipment was removed last week by Swedish Elekta and new equipment will be installed soon; closed in 2023 and sold in 2024, now reopening under new management
Africa Botswana Local manufacturer Botala Plastics has launched the nationwide rollout of its compostable bags; the initiative is major contribution to environmental protection and improves waste management, as Botswana intensifies efforts to curb plastic pollution
Africa Algeria A new generation of female journalists is using social media and magazines to give voice to Algerian women; as women's rights remain precarious and gender violence regularly makes headlines, women's press occupies a niche but fundamental place