America Brazil Concerns have grown in Brazil as investments from US and Chinese tech firms have driven a boom in AI data centers that could triple capacity by 2030, raising fears among experts and indigenous leaders about heavy water and energy consumption
America Jamaica The President of the Jamaica Egg Farmers Association noted that continued egg importation, initially approved in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, is now threatening the recovery of local producers who have been steadily rebuilding
Europe Greece Greece recorded the highest share of cross-border service imports in the EU according to latest Eurostat data, relying heavily on services delivered directly from abroad, with cross-border supply accounting for 68,8% of total imports from non-EU countries
America Bolivia Bolivia has entered a severe socioenvironmental crisis this year as illegal mining, organized crime in the Amazon, infrastructure projects threatening water sources and the weakening of environmental institutions have put Indigenous peoples at risk
Asia East Timor A new episode of "Government Page" TV Show has been recorded; featuring the Minister of National Liberation Combatants Affairs, Gil da Costa Monteiro aka “Oan Soru”, it is dedicated to National Liberation Fighters
America Chile Chile has summoned the US ambassador after Washington imposed visa sanctions on 3 officials of President Gabriel Boric’s government for allegedly undermining regional security, rejecting the accusations as unilateral measures that violate its sovereignty
Africa Gabon Over 370 structured poultry farms will support the planned cessation of broiler chicken imports starting January 2027; the Minister of Industry and Local Transformation announced it in his recent appearance on the TV program "Le Gouvernement s’exprime"
Europe Italy Verona, Burano, Cefalù, Bosa, Ravello, Procida and Taormina are listed among the 20 most popular European destinations in European Best Destinations 2026 ranking, result of an annual survey on the desires of over 1,3 million travelers from 154 countries
Asia United Arab Emirates Over 700.000 visitors attended this season’s Liwa International Festival, confirming the success of large-scale events; the 23-days festival in Al Dhafra, transforming Tal Moreeb area, UAE’s tallest sand dune, into one of the busiest winter destinations
America Belize Belize has reappeared on Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index after an absence lasting since 2008
Europe Iceland 16.692 Icelanders used metabolic medications such as Wegovy, Qsivaand Saxenda for weight management in 2025, paying around 1380 Euros per person; figures were released by Iceland Health Insurance in response to an inquiry from newspaper Morgunblaðið
Africa Eritrea Human Rights Concern Eritrea is alarmed by reports of mass arrests, alleged torture, deportation risks faced by around 3000 Eritrean refugees and asylum seekers since 10.1.2026 based on documentation and photographic evidence received from Cairo
America Argentina A controversial labor reform proposed by President Milei has been advanced by government, sparking a general strike and protests as it seeks to extend workdays to 12 hours, change severance pay and limit union rights
Asia Philippines The house of representatives formally initiated impeachment proceeding against Vice President Sara Duterte, after four separate complaints were filed from opposition parties, civil and religious organizations due to alleged misuse of confidential funds