Africa Seychelles Parents whose autistic children didn't meet medical assessment criteria for support in November 2024 - June 2026 will now be eligible for assistance under the Children Neurodivergent Disorder Needs Scheme CNDNS, introduced by government in July 2026
Europe Kosovo The country reaffirmed its commitment to a stronger partnership with the US and to integration into NATO
Asia Bahrain Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa met President Isaac Herzog in the first visit by an Israeli head of state to the Gulf state since the countries forged ties two years ago
Africa South Sudan According to Amnesty International, 6 Ssbc members are arbitrarily detained at National Security Service headquarters without being allowed to see families or lawyers; it is still unclear whether they have been informed of any charges against them
Oceania Tonga Interim USP Vice Chancellor Giulio Masasso Tu'ikolongahau Paunga has returned to Tonga and will be based at the University of the South Pacific's Tonga Campus for a while
Africa Botswana Road accidents claimed lives of 22 people over the just ended festive period; 440 accidents were recorded, -19,7% with respect to the festive period 2021, according to latest statistics statement from Botswana Police Service
Africa Morocco The new observation satellite project, that Morocco wants to launch as part of its space programme, is considered one of the most important development levers for the local economy and is attracting international attention
Africa Libya Director of the CIA Burns visited the country on the eve of a meeting convened in Washington by the US Ambassador and Special Envoy for Libya, Richard Norland, to discuss the steps to be taken to facilitate elections in the country
America Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Keith Rowley said there are no plans to cancel Carnival or introduce safety restrictions similar to those implemented in 2020, notwithstanding the recent increase in COVID-19 cases
Asia Laos The mayor of Vientiane Capital reported annual economic growth of 4,83% in 2022, with the city's gross domestic product exceeding LAK 62 billion (USD 3 million)
Asia Vietnam Bus, train and plane tickets are selling out fast after many companies allowed their employees to leave early to return to their hometowns to celebrate the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday
Asia Uzbekistan In order to improve the legal protection of women and children, the Ministry of Justice has proposed through a bill to toughen penalties for certain crimes against sexual freedom and inviolability
Asia Bhutan The Miss Universe 2022 pageant starting today in New Orleans, USA, is confirmed to be featuring Bhutan for the first time ever
Asia Maldives The Prime Minister of Cambodia is scheduled to undertake an official visit to the Maldives at Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih’s invitation on January 15th and 16th