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 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
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
America Brazil Supreme Court has rejected former president Jair Bolsonaro's appeal against his 27-year sentence for attempting a coup after the 2022 election, confirming his conviction for plotting to stay in power and undermine democracy
America Belize Investments in infrastructure, credit access, and labor force inclusion are expected to ease tourism bottlenecks, support private sector growth, and address one of the Caribbean's widest gender gaps in workforce participation
Europe Croatia The 47th edition of Interliber, the International Book and Reading Fair, is about to open at Zagreb Fair; from 11 to 16 November the classic event will bring together publishers, booksellers, authors and literature lovers from Croatia and abroad
Europe Hungary The utility price cuts have been defended, and Hungary will receive full exemption from US sanctions on Russian energy Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced after talks with US President Donald Trump in Washington
Africa Benin President Djangoun, a Beninese style icon is setting standards for fashionistas around the continent; his viral videos count over 10 million views and fans check follow his wildly creative, award-winning, handmade outfits
Asia Yemen Armed Houthi militants raided the headquarters of ONG Oxfam on Hadda Street in Sana’a in a escalation against humanitarian operations in Yemen; local sources say communications equipment and other organizational assets were confiscated, members detained
Africa Botswana The number of people employed in the banking industry rose by 3,9% in 2024, growing from 5.293 despite the increasing spread of digitisation in the sector
Asia Uzbekistan Public mural titled Sog‘lom kelajak - Healthy Future was unveiled by WHO and the Ministry of Health to end World Health Day 2025 campaign “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures” dedicated to improving maternal and newborn health that began in April
Europe Germany Düsseldorf museum Kunstpalast is taking guided tours to a new level: artist Karl Brandi has introduced the “Grumpy Guide”: the experience has the goal of insulting visitor in an entertaining way; a 70-minute tour to mock and chastise guests is sold at $8
America Grenada 1.500 families across Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique will have access to affordable and reliable connectivity, free digital literacy training and complimentary laptops, following a renewed partnership between Flow and the Government of Grenada
Africa Sierra Leone To confront Sierra Leone’s escalating Kush crisis new measures have been announced, including a special court dedicated to trying drug-related cases; President Bio also instructed the chief justice to develop a new sentencing practice direction