Africa Somalia Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia, has been suddenly recognized by Israel as an independent ssovereign state; PM Netanyahu said a joint and mutual declaration was signed with President of the Republic of Somaliland following 2020 Abraham Accords
Africa Libya ICC made “unprecedented” progress over the past six months in efforts to deliver justice for crimes committed in Libya; Deputy Prosecutor said a “new momentum” is paving the way for ICC's first trial related to Libya and urged closer collaboration
Asia Laos A major local government overhaul will create 640 new sub-districts; The reform aims to streamline governance, bring authorities closer to communities, and strengthen local development as part of a broader modernization push
America Colombia Harsh criticism rained upon Colombia after military bombings against armed groups have killed at least 15 recruited minors since August, revealing a sharp shift in President Petro’s strategy despite his initial pledge for “total peace”
Asia Turkey A livestock carrier with 2.900 cattle, half of them pregnant, was held off the Turkish coast for over a month by authorities refusing permit for the livestock to be unloaded citing documents issues causing animals’ suffering and death of newborn calves
Asia Tajikistan Pomegranate production, now covering 2.700 hectares and yielding 18.000 tons of produce, have been designated a priority subtropical crop under the national Horticulture, Viticulture, and Citrus Development Program 2025–2029 and a driver of ecotourism
Asia Iran Iranian short film “Sheep”, written, directed, and produced by Hadi Babaeifar, won a prize at the 11th annual Asian World Film Festival AWFF in California, USA; Babaeifar also received a scholarship to the New York Film Academy
Asia China Authorities will launch investigations and criminal probes for the deadly blaze that engulfed 8 residential blocks in Tai Po, Hong Kong, causing 35 deaths and 280 missing: the rapid spread of fire was “unusual” with styrofoam material found in buildings
Africa Uganda Teargas and live bullets were reportedly used to disperse crowds welcoming president candidate Kyagulanyi, aka Bobi Wine campaigning for 2026 election in Mukono District; the candidate claims 180 team members were arrested
America Bolivia Bolivia has proposed the creation of a gold bank with public and private capital to control informal mining, ensure traceability, and improve environmental standards amid criticism of the state’s gold purchase scheme launched in 2023
Asia Qatar Katara Falconry and Hunting Championship, second edition, is set to begin today 26 November at the Marmi Sabkha in Sealine with a program of various events; participants are required to meet by 5:30am, competition will start as soon as visibility improves
America Brazil A new global climate action agreement has been approved at COP30 in Brazil, where 194 nations have committed to accelerating adaptation finance and transitioning irreversibly toward low-emission, climate-resilient economies
Oceania Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo, visiting Taiwan on his first state visit since taking office, reaffirmed Tuvalu's diplomatic ties with Taiwan during a military ceremony in Taipei presided over by President William Lai
Africa Republic of the Congo The African Institute for Multidisciplinary Applied Research awarded Congolese financial expert and writer Armel Silvère Dongou an honorary doctorate at a ceremony held in Dakar, Senegal