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
America Paraguay The OECD has begun evaluating Paraguay's public policies as part of a process that could take up to three years, following the country's request for full membership to align with international standards and boost its economic development
Asia Vietnam UNESCO adopted Vietnam’s proposal for the “International Decade of Culture for Sustainable Development (2027–2036),” recognizing culture as a key pillar of sustainability and boosting Vietnam’s global role in cultural diplomacy and creative cooperation
America Venezuela Trinidad and Tobago’s prime minister has been declared persona non grata after President Maduro accused her of supporting US military actions seen as threats to Venezuelan sovereignty, prompting the suspension of a bilateral gas agreement
America Suriname Su Aid has launched its 2025 fundraising campaign in Suriname to raise SRD 10 million for the St. Vincentius Hospital’s hematology-oncology unit, aiming to improve care for sickle cell patients through new equipment and urgent facility renovations
Oceania Papua New Guinea 100 houses will be built by the end of the year at the Duram Farm housing project in capital Port Moresby to provide affordable housing for public servants
America Panama The Panama Canal has launched talks with global maritime firms to explore the development of two new port terminals on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, aiming to attract $2.600 million in investment as part of a broader infrastructure expansion plan
Asia Saudi Arabia The Seha Virtual Hospital, through its Digital Clinical Research Center, has successfully conducted a pioneering clinical study to verify the accuracy of the AI-powered digital platform iSelfie.ai in the early detection of heart disease and conditions
Africa Seychelles Azarel Jolinda Ernesta is the new Speaker of the National Assembly of Seychelles; at 41, she is one of the youngest individuals to hold position and the first woman to serve in this role, a significant advancement for women in the country’s leadership
America Guatemala Guatemala has begun receiving deported Central American migrants from the US under a transit agreement, starting with a flight of 59 people, despite previous denials of a broader safe third country deal
Africa Rwanda Truck drivers are concerned over restrictions that prevent them from operating on Kigali’s roads during certain hours, a measure the government says is aimed at reducing traffic and accidents in the city, and they are calling for dedicated truck routes
Europe San Marino Cash flows to San Marino, shell companies, and a multi-million dollar business are some of the elements at the center of a trial underway in Rimini, Italy, against an alleged criminal network counterfeiting of luxury clothing
Asia Philippines An agreement in principle on a new defense-logistics pact ACSA has been reached with Japan; it encompasses exchange of logistical support during joint exercises and common peacekeeping operations, solidifying the Japan-Philippines axis
America Saint Kitts and Nevis The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis today commissioned five new custom-built ambulances, as part of its continued efforts to enhance emergency medical response and healthcare delivery across the Federation