Europe Norway Following ongoing reduction of sealife in the Oslo Fjord, extensive bans on fishing in three key areas will come into force from January 1. Critics and fishing firms claim farming, development and other sources of pollution should be addressed first
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
Africa Mauritania Historic 'Country Partnership Framework Agreement' has been signed with the OPEC Fund for International Development to collaborate on major development initiatives in Mauritania for the period 2025-2027
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 Algeria The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, Mary Lawlor, criticised Algeria, which she said continues to "restrict and harass human rights defenders for their peaceful activities"
Africa Nigeria Nigerian authorities have launched a committee to develop a transition and sustainability plan to mitigate the impact of US President Trump's suspension of USAID-funded health programmes
Asia Indonesia Authorities in Batam are urging the shutdown of a crocodile farm after 105 reptiles escaped into a nearby river for poor enclosures and heavy rains, raising public safety concerns; officials now demand stronger regulations and proper containment measures
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
Europe Malta Leave for urgent family reasons will increase to 32 hours per year starting from the 4 April 2025, which is double the previous allowance of 15 hours
Oceania Kiribati Kiribati have signed an agreement with Nauru to strengthen the aviation sector through the exchange of information, expansion of transport services and improvement of safety and infrastructure for citizens
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
America Brazil Any US tariffs on Brazilian products would be met with reciprocal measures, President Lula da Silva warned, emphasizing a relationship based on mutual respect; US President Donald Trump had previously threatened new trade restrictions
Europe Liechtenstein Liechtenstein is urged to improve the identification of victims of human trafficking and to step up efforts to prevent and combat trafficking for labour exploitation; the call comes from the EU Experts Group on Combating Trafficking in Human Beings
Europe Poland Poland's largest utility Polska Grupa Energetyczna has signed a €400 million agreement loan with the European Investment Bank for the design and construction of Baltica 2, the EU's largest offshore wind farm