America Canada A record breaking penalty of over €108 million has been given to cryptocurrency exchange Cryptomus for failing to flag transactions allegedly linked to crimes including trafficking of child-abuse material, said Canada’s anti-money-laundering watchdog
America Venezuela Hundreds of Venezuelans joined enlistment drives called by President Nicolás Maduro to support civilian militias amid rising tensions with the US and the deployment of American warships in the Caribbean
Africa Chad President could be allowed to serve an unlimited number of terms after the lower house approved major constitutional changes; opposition said the move, which could help keep President in power, presents a fundamental threat to democracy
Europe Serbia Serbia produces the ‘dirtiest’ electricity in Europe; according to latest study, it has overtaken Poland in carbon intensity, a figure showing how much carbon dioxide a country emits for each kilowatt-hour of electricity generated
Europe Estonia 2026 immigration quota for temporary residence in Estonia, set at 1.292 foreigners, was less than 2/3 filled as of September 1, interior ministry figures show; past quota was filled up in the first few weeks of the year, now still 489 spaces are open
America Nicaragua UN experts have accused the Nicaraguan government of extending its repression beyond borders by targeting exiled critics of President Daniel Ortega through harassment and intimidation, contributing to a climate of fear among the Nicaraguan diaspora
Africa Rwanda The Cycling World Championship 2025 is ending today in Rwanda: a statement of resilience and renewal; welcoming the world to Kigali is a symbol of the country's recovery and an opportunity for Rwanda to showcase its modern infrastructure
Asia South Korea A nationwide ban on smartphones in elementary, middle, and high schools will start on 1 March 2026 to curb youth addiction and improve focus; it prohibits the use of phones in class, with exceptions for emergencies or approved educational purposes
Europe San Marino Students from all levels in San Marino will be able to take part in the course "Fake News. Talking About It at School to Recognize and Protect Yourself" to understand the anatomy of fake stories or doctored photos
Africa Burkina Faso Two journalists have been released after 14 months in detention; their arrest highlighted growing pressure on media since 2022. Burkina Faso fell 19 places in Reporters Without Borders’ press freedom index between 2024 and 2025.
America Mexico Universal Assistance has launched the “Cheque de Bienestar IA” in Mexico, an AI-powered health scan tool that allows travelers to assess their well-being via smartphone before or during a trip, aiming to promote preventive care while traveling
America Panama The Panama Canal will launch its NetZero Slot initiative next week to reward Panama ships using low-carbon fuels and energy-efficient technologies, supporting global decarbonization efforts and aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050
Asia Yemen Hundreds of thousands of Yemenis took to the streets to express their support for the people of Gaza and the Palestinian resistance, according to local media. The march is a message to the international community about the urgent need to end oppression
Asia Indonesia Free meals program is under more pressure: after several mass food poisoning incidents affecting over 1.000 students, NGOs and officials are calling for its suspension, citing poor oversight, unsafe kitchens, and rushed expansion