Oceania Papua New Guinea Condemning a man to a 3 years sentence, a Judge explicitly said women harassed or abused at work should report the episode to the police, underlining no one has the right to touch women without their consent
Africa Zimbabwe The tourism legislation will be amended to make local holidays more affordable and encourage Zimbabweans to travel within the country, Tourism and Hospitality minister said; the move comes as the industry recoveries after years of declining activity
Asia North Korea A new agreement expands bilateral health care cooperation between Russia and North Korea; according to Moscow the plan will include training of DPRK medical specialists and the supply of Russian-made medicines and equipment
Asia Brunei First group of Brunei's team left for Saudi Arabia to participate in the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games 2025 opening in Riyadh this week
Asia Taiwan Defense will be integrated by drones into joint-operations, tactical, and combat roles; unmanned systems will conduct long-endurance, long-range reconnaissance, surveillance, and strike missions across Taiwan's maritime and air domains
Oceania Papua New Guinea 191 foreigners have been detained in five days for breaching their visa or work permit; the Special Spot Check Operation in Morobe aimed at discouraging illegal practices that affect national revenue and security
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines PM Gonsalves outlined the strategic importance of St. Vincent’s modernized port facility, critical to economic growth and sustainability; in a radio interview he provided transparent insights into the port’s financing structure that minimizes risk
Africa Mali In the frame of the fuel crisis, PM will meet tomorrow 6 November the syndicates of drivers for an open dialogue with the operators of the transport route, whose role is considered «highly patriotic» for delivering essential items to taxpayers
Asia United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai celebrated Flag Day by hoisting the nation's 'symbol of pride' in the presence of 300 students from schools across the emirate
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina Seven individuals were arrested in Tuzla, one of ten Cantons in Bosnia’s Federation, suspected of human trafficking and forcing minors into prostitution; four of those arrested are police officers
Europe Ukraine Newspaper The Kyiv Independent launched its 2025 Holiday Gift Guide with a selection of 90 meaningful gift ideas from more than 75 Ukrainian brands, curated entirely from staff recommendations across the newsroom
Europe Switzerland Competitiveness Report 2025 by think tank Eight Competitiveness Lab has ranked Switzerland as the most competitive country in the world thanks to its economy and education system; the study assessed 58 countries
America Antigua and Barbuda The Nelson’s Dockyard National Park has been declared a Noise Abatement Zone starting 15 November 2025 to protect the cultural and residential character of the Park, manage entertainment activities responsibly, preserve high-end tourism and yachting
Europe Slovakia Media freedom organisation Reporters without Borders latest list of press freedom “predators” lincludes prime minister Fico, citing social media attacks and partisan appointments to the public broadcaster and media regulatory body