America Canada Canada Strong Fund, the first ever national sovereign wealth fund will be launched with an initial endowment of $25-billion (€15,5 billion); PM says the investment will ensure all Canadians reap the rewards of government support for major new projects
Europe Switzerland Employees's nominal wages in Switzerland have risen by 2,3% in the current year, a percentage, higher than the expected inflation rate, that should have a direct benefit on actual wallets according to the Federal Statistical Office
Asia Cyprus About 21.000 children up to the age of four will have their preschool fees and lunches paid by the state for the 2025–2026 school year, the finance ministry announced, saying it will budget €73 million, with €43.8 million funded by the EU
Europe Belarus The final stage of the 14th national beauty pageant Miss Belarus 2025, held at the Palace of Sports, was attended by President Lukashenko to underline the cultural significance of the event; 854 girls took part in the selection process
America Antigua and Barbuda A high-end, environmentally integrated hotel is being proposed for Long Bay, with a ground-breaking seaplane service for guests; the project emphasizes harmony with nature and was one of several key developments announced in latest post-Cabinet briefing
Europe Croatia Amid discontent over the frequent public display of World War II-era Ustasa symbols and ‘Za dom spremni’ salute, Croatia's centre-left opposition has called for new penalties, but with exceptions that have sparked criticism
Europe Albania Ed Rama was decreed as PM of Albania for the fourth time; President Begaj has added to his duties the responsibilities for the establishment and functioning of the 'Diella', the Virtual Minister of Artificial Intelligence
Africa Chad Al Jazeera reported voices of women speaking from refugee camps in Chad, were hundreds of thousands of women and girls have fled leaving Sudan, only to encounter more merciless violence
America Suriname Suriname and Guyana have agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation to jointly develop their economies beyond oil and gas, focusing on infrastructure, energy, and trade, with the goal of fostering regional prosperity and Caribbean integration
Africa Burundi Construction costs have increased 40% y-o-y due to a surge in price of materials (+35%), equipment rentals (+61%) and labor (+60%), the later due to higher demand of skilled workers and wage adjustments in the sector
Asia China Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge has undergone a five-day load test ahead of the opening later this month: 96 trucks drove onto designated points to test the bridge's structure; 625m above a river, it will be the world's highest and longest mountain bridge
Africa Equatorial Guinea All amateur radio licenses are temporarily suspend for irregularities in their issuance; the measure seeks to establish a new regulatory framework for effective control of telecommunications frequencies and equipment within national security guidelines
Asia Nepal Former chief justice Sushila Karki was sworn in as Nepal's interim prime minister, the first woman in the role, following anti-graft protests that forced K.P. Sharma Oli to resign; the oath of office ceremony was broadcast live
Asia Philippines A fire broke out among buildings in the Tondo district of Manila, displacing 700 families, according to local media and the Manila Public Information Office, which said the fire is under control, only three people are injured; cause are being investigated