Asia South Korea Former President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life in prison, charged with leading an insurrection as he imposed martial law for a few tumultuous hours on 3 December 2024; some argue it is a sign of a healthy democracy
Africa Burkina Faso Burkina Faso joined the Vienna Convention on Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage, setting a legal framework regulating civil liability in case of nuclear damage and taking a step forward in its plans to build a nuclear reactor
Oceania Samoa Samoa has hosted the King’s Baton Relay on Upolu Island, with a five-day program from 26 to 30 January, blending sport, culture and environmental action ahead of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026
Europe Iceland 100 years since the first radio transmission in Iceland have been celebrated yesterday: from Free Church a seamen’s church service and memorial mass were broadcast, heard across the country and on ships at sea; Hf Útvarp ceased broadcasting in 1928
Africa Djibouti Djibouti Ambassador to Paris and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO officially submitted the nomination file for Abourma Rock Art Site; it would be the country's first-ever inscription in UNESCO World Heritage List, celebrating its tangible cultural heritage
America Uruguay A binational research center for life sciences has been established with Brazil to boost regional collaboration in biotechnology, health, and biociences, with shared governance and joint programs
Asia Yemen EU's decision to add Iran's Revolutionary Guards to the list of terrorist organizations has been welcomed by Yemen, describing it as a timely step to deter one of the most dangerous sources of international conflict and instability in the region
America Panama An economic forum has been held in Panama with eight Latin American and Caribbean leaders attending to discuss regional integration and global competitiveness, featuring Lula as keynote speaker and over 2.500 political, economic, and academic figures
Asia Syria A new round of diplomatic appointments has been carried out, with seven chargé d'affaires named in world capitals; Syria currently counts 54 diplomatic missions and the move is part of ongoing efforts to reorganize the country's diplomatic structure
Asia Saudi Arabia King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology in Riyadh honored Omar Yaghi, the Saudi scientist and recipient of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, with a reception at its headquarters in Riyadh
Africa Botswana Department of Veterinary Services is investigating on whether an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease has occurred in the North-East and its extent; fears are mounting around potential losses to farmers and Botswana Meat Commission and costs to Batswana
America Peru Internet access will be expanded in Amazonas schools, aiming to improve education for 2.500 students by reducing connectivity gaps and enabling digital learning in underserved areas
Africa Mauritania “Octopus and Pathways to Sustainable Management in the Face of Ecological, Economic, and Social Challenges” symposium, focusing on the strategic future of the sector, was launched at the Institute for Oceanographic Research and Fisheries in Nouakchott
Asia Lebanon The election process has begun with the publication of the decree calling for elections in the Official Gazette: expats would vote abroad on 1 and 3 May, election workers would vote in Lebanon on 7 May and resident voters would vote on 10 May