Europe Luxembourg 67 graves at the cemetery in Bettembourg were vandalized overnight earlier this week, with bronze crosses and figures of Jesus were stolen; the local authority is compiling a full inventory of the damage and will contact those affected
Asia Nepal A dialogue of government officials with Gen Z representatives and political parties will be held today; the meeting aims to create a conducive environment for the upcoming elections and ensure broad participation in the process
Oceania New Zealand "Alarming" gaps in measles immunization, specially among Maori and Pacific communities, should be urgently closed, the WHO advises, revealing that vaccination rates are lower than those of 2012 and another outbreak could occur with current active cases
America Jamaica Jamaica is bracing for hurricane Melissa: people in flood-prone areas are invited to be ready to head to shelters; constructors at building sites are securing material; civil groups are preparing for the first post-hurricane hours
America Cuba Bracing for the impact of hurricane Melissa, Cuba has asked motorcyclists with megaphones to alert every corner of the island and dedicated teams are checking no person unable to move remains at home; churches are open as shelters
America Dominica A large proportion of children and teenagers across the Caribbean are experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety, as reported in the 2025 Caribbean Child and Youth Mental Health Research Study Report, a collaborative effort of CARICOM and UNICEF
Oceania Micronesia Ms. Yolanda Joab Mori has been appointed Chief of Staff to President Simina; she has been serving in an acting capacity since 2024 while simultaneously holding the role of Special Assistant to the President for Public Relations and Information since 2023
Europe Estonia Work has started on a €14 million iron foundry in Kohila; operated by shipbuilders BLRT Grupp, it is due to open next year, will employ 70 people and will be one of the largest investments in the foundry industry in the Baltic
Asia Japan Lawmakers in Japan elected hard-line conservative Sanae Takaichi as prime minister, making her the first woman in modern times to lead the country; she said she formed her cabinet on equal opportunity, equal chances, participation from all walks of life
America Barbados The government is preparing a new public education drive to address lingering doubts about the country’s digital ID cards and build wider trust in its technology‑based national projects
Europe Moldova Over 1.800 cultural and historical heritage sites have been included in restoration and valorization projects on both banks of the Dniester River with the support of the European Union and UNDP Moldova
Africa Lesotho Butchery operators have decried the continued ban on red meat imports from South Africa, saying the restriction imposed in August has crippled their business as they are struggling to source quality red meat locally
Europe Monaco The Monaco Pavilionat the World Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai has officially closed its doors after welcoming 1,5 million visitors
America Trinidad and Tobago About 350 contract workers at Nutrien have been sent home following a shutdown at its Point Lisas facility, after talks between the company and National Energy reached a standstill; Nutrien continues to refuse to pay US$28 million in disputed fees