Asia China “Bone ash apartments" will be illegal after new law prohibits use of residential properties to store ashes or bury remains outside dedicated areas; scarce space in cemeteries, low house prices made more affordable to entomb remains in an empty apartment
Africa Somalia Thousands took to the streets in various area of Mogadishu to protest against alleged widespread land grabs and forced evictions: residents accuse the government of seizure of property, including homes with legitimate legal documentation
Africa Tanzania Horticultural exporters have secured contracts for $1,6 million at Asia Fruit Logistica 2025, on top of those with Middle East, a sign of Tanzania's growing presence in the global produce trade
Asia Yemen Yemen has been ranked as the third most food-insecure country in the world in new UN report, while 47 international organizations issued a joint warning over a worsening hunger crisis with millions of lives at imminent risk if urgent action is not taken
America Trinidad and Tobago Government bill proposes to ban the purchase, sale, exchange or transfer of cryptocurrencies until 31 December 2027, seeking to impose fines of up to $5 million for anyone “engaging in unauthorised virtual asset activities"
Asia Taiwan Over 1.000 electric scooters took part in the first Kaohsiung’s night-ride event, cruising along the harbor in an evening spectacle marking the first southern Taiwan edition; renting GoShare scooters was encouraged to experience riding in massive convoy
Europe Sweden Up to 300 tons of wheat have leaked out in Åhus harbor after a grain silo burst, amid initial concern that someone might have been caught under the grain
Africa Togo Professor Houzou Mouzou Grâce Prénam, a lieutenant colonel physician and rheumatologist, has been appointed the President of the University of Kara, the first woman to head a public university in Togo, marking a landmark for women in academic leadership
Oceania Marshall Islands $13 million have been pledged to the Marshall Islands by the US Department of State for the reconstruction of the Nitijela parliament building, which was gutted by fire last month
Africa Malawi A Constituency Returning Officer attempted suicide after reportedly failing to deliver on his duties in overseeing the hotly contested 2025 Tripartite Elections; Police in Nathenje have confirmed that the incident occurred on 18 September
Oceania New Zealand ED doctors nationwide have sent an open letter to Health New Zealand calling for a set of solutions to be rolled out as soon as possible, saying the immense pressure is compromising both patient care and staff safety
Africa Ivory Coast A new case study proves the effectiveness of a school canteen as a mean to contrast school dropping; in the village of Batéguédea 2 the installation of a modern canteen serving a balanced meal every day resulted in attendance significantly increased
Europe Montenegro Food and beverage imports are at their highest in 2025, while sales of domestic products are declining; farmers attribute this to the poor policy of the Ministry of Agriculture, demonstrated by the agricultural budget, one of the lowest in the region
America Colombia Colombia has issued its first convictions for conflict-related crimes, sentencing former FARC leaders for over 20.000 abuses in a landmark ruling that marks a shift toward restorative justice, emphasizing truth and victim participation