Asia Bangladesh Recent studies demonstrated that microplastics are present in water, sediments, fish, salt, soft drinks, milk, edible oil and more products in Bangladesh, underscoring the growing concern that these pollutants are transferred to humans through food
America Guatemala 109 earthquakes have been registered in Guatemala since January 1, with only one being felt by the population, according to a report from national authorities
America Dominica The appointment of three professionals to the role of magistrate in Dominica upgrades the country’s total to eight–a full complement Dominica that will allow to tackle case backlog
Africa Tunisia Families of political prisoners from various factions opposing President Kais Saied have come together in a collective "uniting efforts" for their release: National Coordination for the Liberation of Political Prisoners overcomes internal disagreements
Europe Spain Draft law aims at tackling AI–generated deepfakes, tightening rules for the use of images, enhancing safeguards for minors with 16 as minimum age to use one's own image as European countries intensify efforts to curb abusive AI-generated content
Asia Myanmar Union Solidarity and Development Party USDP with military-appointed seats secured enough seats to form a new government before the final phase of the junta-held elections concludes, amid widespread criticism of the process’s legitimacy
America Venezuela President Maduro was arrested and deported by US-backed forces after heavy airstrikes, raising deep uncertainty over political succession, military loyalty, and the future of chavismo
America Trinidad and Tobago The Government plans to borrow up to US$1 billion from international investors, raised through the international capital market, to be used for general development projects and to repay previous loans
Oceania Fiji Fiji is facing one of the fastest growing HIV epidemics in the world, with 1.226 cases in the first half of 2025; A new WHO study shows one of the cause is the rising reuse of needles and syringes for drug injection, mostly linked to methamphetamine use
Africa Senegal Senegal’s 1-0 victory over Egypt confirmed their status as one of Africa’s most consistent tournament teams in recent years and secured the team access to AFCON final
Africa Morocco Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou emerged the hero as hosts Morocco booked their place in the final of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations AFCON for the first time since 2004, edging Nigeria 4-2 on penalties after a goalless semi-final in Rabat
Africa Benin Radio Benin has launched new program "Sage comme Ifa" (Wise as Ifa), an immersive radio drama at the crossroads of culture, philosophy, and sound art; it is produced by BG Communication and funded by the Ministry of Digital Affairs and Digitalization
America Uruguay Three islands on the Uruguay River have been donated to the country by philanthropist Gilbert Butler to expand protected areas and launch the binational “Peace Park” with Argentina, boosting conservation and low-impact ecotourism in over 21.000 hectares
Africa Liberia The Liberia Civil Aviation Master Plan 2025–2045 has been launched: a 20-year strategic framework to reform, modernize, and future-proof Liberia’s air transport, the most far-reaching aviation plan since the end of conflict and institutional fragility