Europe Russia Intensified web control, restrictions and widespread internet shutdowns are now surpassing those of the PRC in scope and impact; businesses disruption, estimated in over $60 million in Moscow alone in 5 days, sparked criticism beyond opposition groups
America Guatemala Guatemala has begun receiving deported Central American migrants from the US under a transit agreement, starting with a flight of 59 people, despite previous denials of a broader safe third country deal
Asia Laos K-Food Ingredient Trade Mission was held in Vientiane; organized by KOTRA, it promotes Korean food ingredients and linking Korean suppliers with Lao buyers through B2B meetings and a public K-Food festival, marking 30 years of Korea-Laos ties
Asia Cambodia Prime Minister Hun Manet and Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn attended a signing ceremony in Kuala Lumpur of a peace agreement with Thailand; The event was witnessed by US President Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim
Africa Rwanda Truck drivers are concerned over restrictions that prevent them from operating on Kigali’s roads during certain hours, a measure the government says is aimed at reducing traffic and accidents in the city, and they are calling for dedicated truck routes
Africa Seychelles Azarel Jolinda Ernesta is the new Speaker of the National Assembly of Seychelles; at 41, she is one of the youngest individuals to hold position and the first woman to serve in this role, a significant advancement for women in the country’s leadership
Asia Oman With a confidence rating at 94%, Oman is one of the world's safest countries to walk alone at night according to the gallup 2025 Global Safety Report in collaboration with Condé Nast
Europe Lithuania Repeated disruptions at Lithuanian airports caused by weather balloons drifting in from Belarus could prompt airlines to reconsider or suspend their flights to the country, the head of the Civil Aviation Association warned
Europe Portugal Daily wolf attacks are decimating herds, livestock farmers in the Mirandês ‘planalto’ say, calling on authorities to solve the problem in order to keep farming alive and profitable for the region
Asia India 50.000 people have been moved to relief camps as India began evacuations before the expected impact of Cyclone Montha, intensifying over the Bay of Bengal and set to bring strong winds and heavy rains to its east coast; schools remain closed along coasts
Asia Nepal A dialogue of government officials with Gen Z representatives and political parties will be held today; the meeting aims to create a conducive environment for the upcoming elections and ensure broad participation in the process
Oceania Nauru Australia's $2,5 billion deal with Nauru has commenced with the first arrival on Nauru island last week; Nauruan authorities confirmed the arrival on Friday, triggering the first yearly instalment of AUS$408 million
America Haiti Video footage is now available of the first drone attack in Haiti; it killed 8 children at a birthday party in a gang-controlled area of Port-au-Prince; parents and relatives of the victims said police were targeting a suspected gang leaders
Asia South Korea South Korea has welcomed US President Trump on his Asia tour, meeting President Lee Jae‑Myung and signalling imminent finalisation of a massive US-Korea investment-trade deal; His visit also sets the stage for a summit with China’s Xi Jinping in Busan