Asia India The patent on semaglutide, the molecule behind Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic, expired in India allowing domestic pharma to release generics; the competition could cut prices by half, expand people's access and reach $1bn in value
Europe Romania State seaport company Administratia Porturilor Maritime would be close to buying Moldova's largest port, Giurgiulesti, from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, according to Romania's Minister of Transport
Africa Djibouti The Head of State, His Excellency Ismail Omar Guelleh, has been nominated as the candidate of his party, the Popular Rally for Progress RPP, for the Djiboutian presidential election of April 2026
Asia Palestine The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said that 20% of those killed by Israeli forces across the West Bank in 2025 are children
Europe Estonia Limp Bizkit's Tallinn show next spring remains unconfirmed because of frontman Fred Durst's pro-Russia past; the American band would perform on 31 May on the open-air stage of the new Unibet Arena quarter
Europe North Macedonia After local election runoffs, ruling VMRO DPMNE party won in 21 out of the 33 municipalities where second rounds were held, confirming its overall dominance: in total the party is set to govern 54 of North Macedonia's 81 municipalities
Africa Rwanda National Unity and Reconciliation Barometer has risen to 95,3%, reflecting continued progress in strengthening unity, reconciliation, and resilience across Rwanda, according to a new report by the Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement
America Saint Kitts and Nevis National Conservation and Environmental Management Act NCEMA was passed; it will replace National Conservation and Environment Protection Act of 1987 establishing a science-based framework for environmental conservation and sustainable growth
America Barbados Bayview Hospital is expanding its services, focusing on prevention and proactive health management; new Executive Medical Programme offers business leaders, employees, families, and individuals comprehensive preventative health checks
Europe Ireland President Higgins attended the National Service of Remembrance in St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin on his second last day in service; over the years he has made the ethical commemoration of past one of the core themes of his Presidency
Asia Bangladesh Unclaimed attacks against Christians began with a bomb thrown at one of the Dhaka's oldest churches and two more attacks followed in 48 hours; no one was physically injured but fear has spread among the Christian minority, with many feeling "anxiety"
Europe Spain Thousands marched again across all provinces of Andalusia, called to action by the White Tide movement and unions UGT and CC.OO. in defense of public healthcare and to protest its decline, which they attribute to the Andalusian government's management
Oceania Solomon Islands The Civil Aviation Authority of Solomon Islands has officially certified the Drone Support Unit as an authorized Unmanned Aircraft Operator under Part 102 of the Civil Aviation Act 2008; the certification marks a key step in modern policing capability
Asia Tajikistan Electricity export to Kunduz, Afghanistan, has been restored; after the transmission line was interrupted by the earthquake on 2 November technical teams were immediately deployed to assess the damage and begin restoration work