America Mexico The idea of US military bombings on Mexican soil against cartels has been firmly rejected by Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum, insisting on respect for sovereignty and saying cooperation on drug issues must not involve unilateral US actions
Oceania Vanuatu The Vanuatu Cricket Association has recognised cricket clubs and communities across Australia that contributed to fundraising and support following the devastating earthquake that struck the country a fortnight ago
Europe Vatican City The Holy Door of the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major has been opened after the one in St. John Lateran, marking the start of the Jubilee Year 2025; Pope Francis had opened the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica and the Holy Door of the Rebibbia Prison
Africa Sao Tome and Principe The resident population increased from 187.356 in 2012 to 209.617 in 2024, according to provisional data from the 5th general population census released by the National Institute of Statistics
Asia Tajikistan Further funding will be attracted for the completion of the Rogun hydroelectric power plant, featuring a 335-metre-high clay core and rockfill dam on the Vakhsh River that will be the tallest in the world; around US$ 3 billion are needed to be completed
Africa Seychelles The Seychelles Meteorological Authority launched its Strategic Plan 2025-2029, considering the increased demand for accurate and timely weather and climate services
Africa Rwanda Forest4Life aims to educate young people in environmental protection by preparing areas for planting, distributing saplings to children and asking them to name their trees to encourage them to create an emotional bond with nature
Africa Tunisia Reported investments in the industrial sector increased by 3,7% last year compared to the same period in 2023, according to data from the Agricultural Investment Promotion Agency
Africa Niger A 'vital' development project for the Agadez region and village of Eladep, severely affected by warming and drought, has been launched by the Turkish cooperation and coordination Agency by creating an agricultural production and experimentation centre
Asia Saudi Arabia At the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in Dhahran, a professional training programme in generative artificial intelligence was launched for 4.000 Saudi citizens, offered by the Gen AI Academy
Asia North Korea Leader Kim Yo Jong's sister appeared for the first time with children in state media
Africa Ivory Coast French troops will leave the country after a decades-long military presence,The country has announced, thus becoming the last African nation to cut military ties with its former colonial power
Europe Russia Andrei Kotov, director of 'Men Travel' agency and arrested for "organizing extremist activity and participating in it" was found dead in custody in Moscow amid a crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights, says organization OVD-Info, which tracks political arrests