Asia Armenia Armenian freight transporters are encountering serious difficulties following changes in Russia’s migration policies; many are banned from entering for periods ranging from 3 to 10 years for violating the 90-day stay policy
Oceania Micronesia A state of emergency due to toxic oil leaking from a World War II shipwreck in Chuuk Lagoon, has been declared; the leak is posing significant risks to marine life, coral reefs and the nation's fishing economy
Africa Eritrea A seminar on integrated organic agricultural practices brought together together experts and academics to share findings and discuss innovative solutions as part of Ministry efforts to ensure “Safe and Nutritious Food for Everyone, Everywhere!”
Oceania Kiribati Leaders of Kiribati and the Marshall Islands have pressed world leaders to achieve a nuclear-free Pacific in separate remarks at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City
Africa Senegal For the second quarter of the year 2025, the unemployment rate decreased by 2,6% compared to the same period in 2024
Asia Philippines Sixteen roads remain impassable and nearly 7.000 passengers stranded as typhoons Mirasol, Nando and Opong plus monsoon rains battered the country; Coast Guard is clearing ports and rescuing crews, while churches in Bicol launched fundraisings for Masbate
Africa Mauritania First Lady Dr. Mariem Mohamed Fadel Dah, participated at the workshop to validate the action plan of Women in Mining Africa 2025–2030; in her speech emphasized the importance of women in the mining sector, focusing on added value, leadership, empowerment
Africa Guinea-Bissau The International Federation of Journalists has condemned the "increase in attacks, threats and intimidation" against journalists and independent media outlets in Guinea-Bissau as the November elections approach
Africa Ghana Deputy General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress, Mustapha Gbande, has warned party members against using social media to address internal issues; he suggested members respect the party’s structures avoiding pronouncements online
Asia Thailand 1.520 public buses will be converted into electric vehicles under a 7-year leasing scheme, aimed at reducing emissions and modernizing public transit, Minister of Transport announced
Europe Spain Los domingos ('Sundays') by filmmaker Alauda Ruiz de Azúa won Golden Shell for Best Film at the San Sebastián Film Festival (19-27 September); the Voice of Hind Rajab claimed the festival’s Audience Award
Africa Uganda The Electoral Commission met to harmonize the campaign events of the 8 candidates or the upcoming elections scheduled from 12 January to 9 February 2026; campaign rallies will start today
Africa Sao Tome and Principe Bela Vista community in the Autonomous Region of Príncipe is expressing growing concern about the quality of daily water, supplied from an open-air reservoir with no protective structures, which residents say poses a serious health risk
Europe Ukraine 48 Ukrainian children in Donetsk have reportedly been forced into psychiatric treatment for alleged “extremism,” echoing Soviet-era abuse of psychiatry to silence dissent