Africa Egypt An articulated national plan to revive the Egyptian film industry has been launched; it focuses on developing state-owned production hubs, updating technologies, and digitally restoring cinema heritage to preserve its historical and artistic value.
Asia Qatar The new specialised oncology centre will offer treatment to international citizens, residents and patients seeking oncological care in Qatar
America Ecuador A $470 monthly contribution to migrants returning voluntarily or being deported, alongside training programs and scholarships, have been announced by President Daniel Noboa just days before elections and amid US plans for mass deportations
America Colombia During a televised meeting, Colombian President Gustavo Petro argued that cocaine is "no worse than whiskey" and would be easily dismantled if legalized worldwide, sparking tensions with the US amid record coca production and disputes over drug policy
America El Salvador The country offered to house convicted criminals deported from the US, including US citizens, in the country’s mega-prison for a fee, a proposal welcomed by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio as a gesture of friendship
Europe Serbia As the authorities in Belgrade try to counter the ongoing protests, the Administration for the Prevention of Money Laundering of the Ministry of Finance pressurised banks to hand over the account and transaction data of five well-known activists
Europe Sweden Plans to tighten gun laws have been announced in the wake of the worst mass shooting in the country's history, which claimed the lives of seven women and four men aged between 28 and 68, including the gunman, who killed himself
Africa Tunisia The number of beneficiaries of the social amnesty at 5 February 2025 has reached approximately 31.000 between companies and the self-employed; figures are stated by the collection director of the National Social Security Fund
Asia Uzbekistan President Mirziyoyev signed a 'Decree on Additional Measures for the Introduction of Modern Mechanisms for the Judicial Protection of the Rights of Persons and Business Entities'
Oceania Tonga A campaign to protect women from cervical cancer is being conducted by the Ministry of Health; at least four cases of stage 3-4 cervical cancer occur each year in Tonga
Asia Turkmenistan New administrative buildings for judicial authorities will be constructed in the cities of Turkmenbashy and Dashoguz to further improve working conditions for employees of Adalat bodies
Africa Zimbabwe Promoting the Zimbabwe Gold currency for financial stability is a more difficult process than expected; the government is facing delays as some companies are still reluctant to accept it, preferring the US dollar
Africa Zambia Comprehensive guidelines for sustainable use of wetlands across the country are being developed by the government with the intention of launching them by the end of the year, to address the growing environmental challenges and threats they face nationwide
Asia Pakistan Anita Karim, Pakistan’s first female MMA fighter, is breaking barriers in a male-dominated sport, inspiring young women; known as “The Arm Collector,” she excels internationally despite societal challenges reshaping local perceptions of female fighters