Asia Taiwan Construction companies involved in public projects for the reconstruction and repairs in Tainan, Yunlin and Chiayi, severely damaged by Typhoon Danas with flooding and landslides still a threat, can reassign migrant workers without Minitry permission
America Chile Chile has enacted a new anti-terrorism law aimed at combating organized crime, modernizing legislation, and strengthening law enforcement tools; the measure replaces a 1984 law from the Pinochet era and was approved with broad support amid rising violence
Africa Cameroon The new next-generation biometric identity card system will be operational on 17 February, as announced by the Delegate General for National Security and Chief of the Cameroon Police Martin Mbarga Nguele
Europe Montenegro Over 1.500 weapons have been handed in so far during the weapons amnesty introduced by the government following the mass shooting on New Year's Eve; experts warn that without greater law enforcement, illegal weapons will continue to flourish
Africa Egypt The US said it approved a possible arms sale to Cairo despite differences between the two sides over Washington's proposal to forcibly transfer Palestinians from Gaza to Egypt
Asia Brunei The Central Bank of Brunei Darussalam commissioned Universiti Teknologi Brunei to conduct the demand-side survey of financial inclusion to identify gaps and barriers and to improve access to available financial products and services
Africa Central African Republic According to an index of the highest money laundering risk, Central African Republic - with a score of 7,49 - ranks third in Africa and 7th place worldwide
Africa Djibouti The Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority intends to consolidate its strategic positioning at the heart of regional trade by focusing on local small and medium-sized enterprises development, microfinance and the growth of livestock trade
America Saint Lucia Police is alerting the public to a rise in phone scams, where unknown callers make urgent demands, often using threats, deception, or intimidation; anyone targeted should report the incident immediately, even by an anonymous tip via the crime hotline 555
Asia Cambodia Monkeys at Angkor Archaeological Park are causing problems by stealing food and injuring visitors, as feeding by content creators has made them more aggressive; authorities urge tourists not to feed or touch the monkeys and are working to reduce incidents
Asia Singapore Lim Tze Peng, Singapore’s oldest artist and a revered cultural icon, has passed away at 103; renowned for his ink paintings and calligraphy, Lim dedicated his life to capturing the country’s heritage and landscapes, leaving an enriching legacy
Africa Malawi The country's Civil Aviation Authority has disclosed that over USD 55 million are needed for the upgrade of Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe and Chileka Airport in Blantyre
America Belize Belize has joined South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, adding to growing international legal pressure over Israel’s actions in Gaza, as global concerns mount over the humanitarian crisis
Europe Moldova The European Union will support Moldova with €250 million this year to help strengthen the country's energy security