Asia Nepal Joint anti-drug operations will be performed by Nepal and India at their shared border in consequence of increased trafficking cases; the pact includes joint patrols and intelligence sharing to curb cross-border narcotics movement
America Canada Foreign ministry said it erred issuing a public statement advising all Canadians in the Middle East to leave if possible in view of escalation of conflict between Israel and Iran; Canadians are now asked to consult travel advisories country by country
Africa Morocco Tanger Fashion Week 2025 will be closing today; at its 2nd edition, the event - organized in the most Mediterranean of Moroccan cities - celebrates fashion as a cultural link among different words and styles, with craftsmanship and quality as leitmotiv
Oceania Vanuatu A public forum brought together government representatives, community members and business owners under the theme "Our Town, Our Future" to share ideas and map a collaboration path for Port Vila’s development after 2024 earthquake
Europe Spain Netflix, the US streaming giant, declared it will invest €1,1 billion in productions in Spain between 2025 and 2029 to mark the 10-year anniversary of Netflix’s presence in the country, that has become one of the audiovisual key creation hubs in Europe
America Panama Panama has been named in US military invasion plans, as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has confirmed during a House hearing, amid echoes of Trump’s past expansionist ambitions; Greenland was also mentioned
Asia Oman A stranded blue whale, approximately 8 metres long, found near Al Duwanij Beach in Shina, has been returned to the sea in good condition after with the intervention of specialised teams from the Environment Department
America Mexico Diplomatic protests and formal apologies have surged after Mexican police from Chiapas entered Guatemalan territory and Mexico and Guatemala have agreed to strengthen bilateral security coordination
America Guatemala Guatemala has created a joint task force with the United States to locate and repatriate fugitives with active arrest warrants
America Honduras The IMF has disbursed US $160 million to Honduras after completing the third review of its economic program, which has shown solid performance and macroeconomic stability despite a challenging global context
Asia Philippines On 127th Independence Day, Marcos Jr. honored the 1898 heroes who freed the Philippines from Spanish rule; He called for accountability and unity, linking today’s struggles, corruption, fake news to the fight for freedom that shaped the nation’s identity
Asia Jordan Over 11.700 children dropped out of school in in 12 months, a growing crisis that Tamkeen for Legal Aid and Human Rights associates with the increase of child labour in informal and exploitative jobs; an alarming post-pandemic surge occurred in 2022-2024
Asia Bhutan Two local films grants of $60.000 each have been granted in what is a major shift in national film policy: direct government funding, international exposure and new infrastructure are structural steps toward a globally competitive Bhutanese film industry
Asia Tajikistan As global demand for environmentally friendly textiles grows, Tajikistan has a unique chance to build a sustainable model for cotton production; the transformation, driven by demographic growth and technological advancements, benefits from EU investment