America Canada Northern Shield Energy Corridor has been unveiled, a 3.300-km crude oil pipeline project for 5-800.000 barrels/day and running entirely through Canada; Premiers of Alberta and Ontario said it's designed for energy security by bypassing US transit routes
Oceania Micronesia At COP30 Micronesian envoys warned that climate change is forcing Pacific communities in “a world full of fear and uncertainty"; representatives urged major emitters to increase emissions cuts, expand climate finance and deliver on adaptation commitments
Asia Kyrgyzstan Winter approaching brings warnings of potential electricity shortfalls due to low water levels in Kyrgyzstan hydro-reservoirs; emergency measures include electricity conservation and shutting down all cryptocurrency mining farms to relieve grid pressure
Europe Slovenia Top 100 wealthiest in Slovenia are now worth a combined €11,2 billion - the highest figure yet and 12% more than last year, according to rankings by Finance Manager; investors Vesna and Dari Južna took the lead surpassing Iza Sia and Samo Login
Europe Ukraine Artist studios in Kyiv have been damaged by Russian drone strike for second time; Nahirna22, a 30-studio space led by Gen Z artists, had recently reopened following a similar attack in August
Africa Lesotho Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion CAFI rolled out a series of high-level engagements aimed at strengthening Lesotho’s trade network, empowering local enterprises and advancing efforts to build resilience in regional and continental markets.
Europe Slovakia A long-awaited 9,1 km section of the R2 between Kriváň and Mýtna opened to traffic, a symbolic victory for the government; it cuts about 8 minutes of travel on the stretch and comprises Slovakia’s longest and highest viaduct 4,3 km up to 41 metres high
Africa Seychelles The first Russia-Seychelles Film Festival since the 1980s brought six modern Russian blockbuster films to Deepam Cinema with free tickets for the local audience; the initiative intends to strengthen cultural ties and is expected to become an annual event
Europe Luxembourg The owner of a restaurant in the capital’s Gare neighbourhood has said his business is at risk of closing because customers have deserted the venue due to crime in the area; though warned, he chose to open there to set an example and support the district
Africa Somalia All ships entering any port within Somalia's borders must now comply with new system Electronic Cargo Tracking Number ECTN; the rule also applies to Berbera port in Somaliland, escalating a standoff over airspace and borders control
Oceania Solomon Islands Kongu Lavata, a small but resource-rich community just minutes from Gizo, officially registered its first Community-Based Management system; the milestone initiative is aimed at improving local governance, conservation, and community development
Africa Mauritius On his 24-hours visit to Mauritius, French President Macron called the country “a success story”; French businesses have historically played a key role on the island and he is the first French head of State to visit since Mitterrand in 1993
Africa Rwanda Report “Strengthening Labour Inspections for Decent Work and Enterprise Compliance in Rwanda” shows that inspection system has improved workplace safety and compliance, but major gaps and workers’ risks remain especially in mining and construction sectors
Asia Cyprus The Cypriot diaspora amounts to 650.000-760.000 individuals, potentially surpassing the 719.252 Cypriots residing on the island according to latest data by foreign office; largest diaspora communities are the UK, which hosts 350.000-450.000 Cypriots