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
America Peru Gen Z protesters in Peru have continued mobilizing despite a new president and a state of emergency, demanding a full political reset amid soaring crime, corruption scandals, and deadly repression by security forces
Asia Myanmar The Ta’ang National Liberation Army TNLA signed a China-brokered ceasefire with Myanmar’s military regime, agreeing to return control of Mogoke and Mongmit; In exchange, the junta pledged to halt offensive operations in other TNLA-controlled areas
Oceania Papua New Guinea 100 houses will be built by the end of the year at the Duram Farm housing project in capital Port Moresby to provide affordable housing for public servants
Oceania Tuvalu Amnesty International's report Navigating Injustice warns that Pacific people, specially Tuvaluans, are being blocked from migrating to New Zealand due to discriminatory visa rules that are forcing families apart and increasing the risk of deportation
Asia Philippines An agreement in principle on a new defense-logistics pact ACSA has been reached with Japan; it encompasses exchange of logistical support during joint exercises and common peacekeeping operations, solidifying the Japan-Philippines axis
America Guatemala Guatemala has begun receiving deported Central American migrants from the US under a transit agreement, starting with a flight of 59 people, despite previous denials of a broader safe third country deal
Africa Seychelles Azarel Jolinda Ernesta is the new Speaker of the National Assembly of Seychelles; at 41, she is one of the youngest individuals to hold position and the first woman to serve in this role, a significant advancement for women in the country’s leadership
Asia Cambodia Prime Minister Hun Manet and Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn attended a signing ceremony in Kuala Lumpur of a peace agreement with Thailand; The event was witnessed by US President Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim
Asia Laos K-Food Ingredient Trade Mission was held in Vientiane; organized by KOTRA, it promotes Korean food ingredients and linking Korean suppliers with Lao buyers through B2B meetings and a public K-Food festival, marking 30 years of Korea-Laos ties
Asia Saudi Arabia The Seha Virtual Hospital, through its Digital Clinical Research Center, has successfully conducted a pioneering clinical study to verify the accuracy of the AI-powered digital platform iSelfie.ai in the early detection of heart disease and conditions
America Saint Kitts and Nevis The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis today commissioned five new custom-built ambulances, as part of its continued efforts to enhance emergency medical response and healthcare delivery across the Federation
Africa Rwanda Truck drivers are concerned over restrictions that prevent them from operating on Kigali’s roads during certain hours, a measure the government says is aimed at reducing traffic and accidents in the city, and they are calling for dedicated truck routes
Europe Lithuania Repeated disruptions at Lithuanian airports caused by weather balloons drifting in from Belarus could prompt airlines to reconsider or suspend their flights to the country, the head of the Civil Aviation Association warned