Asia South Korea Former President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life in prison, charged with leading an insurrection as he imposed martial law for a few tumultuous hours on 3 December 2024; some argue it is a sign of a healthy democracy
Africa Gabon As the strike that has paralyzed Gabon's education sector threatens the school year, the President of the National Assembly, has convened representatives of the labor unions today to facilitate a decisive dialogue on the demands of teachers and staff
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina Top court has confirmed indictment of four Bosnian Army ex-soldiers for war crimes against Serb and Croat civilians held in the basement of the Music School in Zenica in 1993
Europe Netherlands Smaller Dutch banks are those offering the highest interest rates in Europe; to attract savers they sometimes exceed the rates at major banks by one percentage point, according to site Geld.nl; in 2026 they are also boosting rates on fixed-term deposits
Oceania Nauru Public Order Bill, approved in December 2025 to safeguard peace, dignity, and wellbeing of the Nauru community is now being implemented and police may enforce it; it provides basic rules of mutual respect based on the "freedom is responsibility" principle
Africa Chad Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces RSF admitted that its troops clashed with the Chadian army crossing into Chadian territory, saying the incident was an unintentional mistake and expressing regret over the deaths
Asia Bhutan Reform of Copyright Act will tackle growing digital piracy and weak enforcement; amendments are expected to focus on online violations, licensing rules, protection of digital creators to better align with international intellectual property standards
Asia Indonesia To curb illegal mining across about 190.000 hectares of woodland - cause of deforestation, pollution and revenue losses - the government plans stricter enforcement, permit reviews and inter-agency coordination to restore damaged forests
Africa Lesotho Senkatana Oncology Clinic registered a rapid increase in cervical cancer cases over the past two years; the Nursing Officer said all patients were referred for treatment but some never made it to therapy due to their already advanced condition
America Ecuador Ecuador has concluded negotiations with the EU on the first Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement in Latin America, aiming to attract European capital to strategic sectors while ensuring environmental and labor protections
Europe Belgium Historic La Chapelle shunting station may be lost as its owners didn't secure investments for renovation; the iconic building is severely damaged and the Port of Brussels may order demolition even as the public calls for it to be used for the community
America Belize A 1% drop in major crimes and a 30% decrease in unlawful sexual intercourse cases were registered in 2025 in Belize, reflecting strengthened law enforcement and public safety efforts
America United States Hundreds of shops in Minnesota went on strike putting up "closed" signs, students and workers stayed home, thousands flooded the streets in the most widespread protest since ICE arrived in Minneapolis, demanding federal immigration agents leave the city
Asia Philippines The first natural gas discovery in over a decade in the Philippines has been announced, an offshore field with an estimated 98 billion cubic feet of gas; Officials say it could boost energy security and support a transition away from coal