Asia South Korea A South Korean container ship set sail for Europe via the Arctic's Northern Sea Route, testing the passage as a viable alternative to the Suez Canal, as shipping companies seek new trade corridors amid disruptions impacting global maritime routes
Africa Burundi At a meeting attended by leaders of four African regional blocs to discuss the security crisis in eastern Congo, Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye warned against 'duplicating efforts'
Asia Brunei 5G mobile phone service has been launched in Brunei; far-reaching implications for business and consumer technology are expected, as it would foster more IoT and AI-related applications, promoting telemedicine and online education
Europe Belarus State Awards for Professional Distinction were presented by the Prime Minister at a solemn ceremony in the Palace of the Republic in Minsk
Oceania Micronesia Micronesians from Marshall Islands, Palau and Federated States of Micronesia have been serving in US military since WW II; but, for those Care for Compact of Free Association veterans who want to live here, there are still obstacles for health care
Africa Cape Verde Banco de Cabo Verde received 287 complaints from consumers about banking products and services in 2022, 40 fewer than the previous year, and returned 11.273.277 escudos (approximately €102.000) to financial institutions, 'the highest amount ever'
Asia Cambodia Buddhist monks and members of the forest community of the Sorng Rukhavorn Wildlife Sanctuary expressed great concern over illegal fishing activities in the sanctuary
America Paraguay The Central Bank of Paraguay has issued a commemorative coin to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the guaraní, the country's currency since 1943 and considered the oldest in Latin America
America Grenada Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed that many Grenadians qualify for CANADA Plus visa programme for expedited processing of visas for citizens of Grenada who have held Canadian visas for the past ten years or who currently hold a valid US visa
Africa Guinea-Bissau Emergency and surgical employees paralysed all activities, including the emergency pharmacy, oxygen factory and sterilisation services for five days at the Simao Mendes National Hospital
Europe Moldova The National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) approved lower tariffs for heat energy supplied to citizens by the Termoelectrica company and the Thermal Power Plant - North
Asia Iran The Iranian Interests Section in Washington DC has been accused of corruption and one of its employees now faces prosecution
America Guyana Despite it being invited to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), the country has no interest in joining it according to Vice-President Bharrat Jagdeo, as it is focusing on boosting production and attracting new operators
Africa Liberia Health authorities at the Grand Kru County Government Referral Hospital have lamented the deteriorating situation due to the lack of essential medical supplies, particularly drugs