America Belize Archaeologists in Belize have unearthed the 1.700-year-old tomb of Maya ruler Te K’ab Cha, marking the first such discovery at the site and revealing rich artifacts that have shed new light on early Maya dynastic history and regional connections
America Guatemala Denying a new asylum deal was signed with the U.S., Guatemala clarified that only a joint security agreement was inked and no new immigration accords have been established beyond previous arrangements
America Guyana The Single Electronic Identification System has been launched, despite delays, to enhance border control and migrant management, ensuring all citizens and residents receive biometric E-ID cards linked to nationwide surveillance and digital services
Asia Bangladesh A coalition of parties and organisations under the banner of 'Anti-Imperialist Patriotic People' has begun a road march from Dhaka to Chattogram to protest foreign control of ports and other issues centred on national sovereignty and anti-imperialism
America Mexico President Sheinbaum demanded evidence for the sanctions imposed by the US on three Mexico's financial institutions for alleged cartel-related money laundering; the government is taking temporary control of two banks to protect creditors
Africa Zambia Zambia has acquired a 26% equity stake in Angola’s Benguela oil refinery, under construction in Lobito, thus transitioning from fuel-importer to strategic co-owner and making a shift toward energy independence and economic self-determination
Europe Netherlands Parents shouldn't allow children under 15 to use social media and wait until school group 8 before giving them a smartphone, according to news reporting recommendations by Dutch caretaker cabinet, part of a new national guideline on “Healthy Screen Use”
America Barbados Students aged 16 and over, as well as parents, could soon find themselves behind bars or facing hefty fines for assaulting or threatening teachers, as the authorities vowed to enforce long-ignored laws in response to a surge in violence in schools.
America El Salvador At least 40 journalists have fled El Salvador in the past month amid fears of arrest, as President Bukele’s intensified crackdown on dissent has targeted reporters exposing alleged government-gang ties
Europe Andorra Average salary in Andorra increased by 4% since the beginning of the year and over the last 12 months by 4.8%, reaching an average of 2.131 euros; the number of employees grew by 2,6% to 46.677 people
Asia Armenia Archbishop Mikael Adjapayan commented on the proposal to nominate him for the post of Prime Minister saying he is 'completely satisfied' with service as a clergyman, asking not to include his name among the candidates for the post
Africa Angola The '200km of Huila', the traditional car race of Nossa Senhora do Monte Festival, will be the theme of a BBC documentary that is expected to be streamed next year on Amazon Prime
Africa Botswana Citizen-owned Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises in the tourism industry will benefit from a new financing model, namely a loan for commercial purposes, following recent agreement between Stanbic Bank Botswana and Okavango Wilderness Safaris
America Colombia A new labor law in Colombia enhances worker protections by increasing overtime pay, limiting short-term contracts, and formalizing app-based delivery jobs