Asia North Korea Experience gained by North Korean forces on the battlefields of the Russia-Ukraine war imposes changes in the security calculus on the Korean Peninsula, as NK troops have been exposed to the technology and tactics of modern warfare, UN Commander reveals
America Grenada Toll-free 988 Suicide Hotline for Crisis Response has been launched to guarantee immediate support for people experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress and other mental health crises; an awareness campaign will start soon
Africa Algeria President Tebboune sought a larger role in the EU energy market during his official visit to Berlin, where the importance and quality of the bilateral collaboration was underlined, despite regional tensions over Western Sahara and instability in the Sahel
Asia Bahrain Bahrain sent jets to attack sites inside Iran, their first such direct retaliation against Tehran and an indication of the difficult position Arab states find themselves in as the war grinds on, experts said
Africa eSwatini Eswatini team concluded their participation at the Commonwealth Games with sprinter Mahlalela setting another season-best; Eswatini Sport and Recreation Council said the team gave “a strong performance against elite competition in the international arena”
Europe Spain After progresses in battling the wildfires that have plagued the country, among the deadliest and with foreign victims, worsening weather conditions raised fears of fires reigniting in the coming days as temperatures are expected to hit 40s C
Africa Ethiopia The Ethiopian Airlines Group posted a 20% growth in earnings reaching USD 9,1 billion in total revenue.; The performance included a 16% rise in cargo volume, with the state-owned carrier handling 897.000 tons over the 12-month observed
Asia Turkmenistan ILO 2025 monitor found a regression in labour indicators, urged Turkmenistan to stop forced mobilization of public-sector employees for cotton picking and eliminate the compulsory quotas for production and harvesting or punishment for lack of fulfilment
Asia East Timor Formal approval by the Council of Ministers was given to structured public funding to support the operational continuity of local media organizations, an industry de facto surviving through state adv and funding; critics rise alarm about press freedom
Africa Equatorial Guinea An international tender was launched for the drinking water supply and sanitation network in Djibloho, an initiative considered a priority to provide the City of La Paz with essential basic services and improve the living conditions of the population
Africa Sudan Discussions on oil cooperation between Sudan and South Sudanese took place in the highest-level meeting after South Sudan forces retook from RSF the Heglig oilfield in 2025, a key processing facility with a capacity of 130.000 barrels/day
Europe Italy Cabinet approved a highly debated draft law regarding how minors are prosecuted: the bill would amend the Italian Penal Code to automatically presume that all minors aged 14 to 18 possess full criminal capacity, while now it must be proven case by case
Europe Netherlands The six juvenile detention centers violate nearly all children’s rights, Children’s Ombudsman said, as the Netherlands is not providing good education, children can't make good use of their free time, often don't receive the treatment they need
Asia Oman Artificial intelligence, satellite imagery and drone technology are being increasingly employed to improve risk assessment, disaster preparedness and insurance services as Oman steps up efforts to strengthen its resilience against floods