Asia Iran Three domestically built satellites have been successfully placed into orbit in a single launch, carrying out one of Iran's most complex space endeavors to date: the mission has been hailed as a major milestone by analysts and officials
Europe Belarus Sugar beet harvest in Belarus has been 100% completed; Agriculture and Food Ministry confirmed all 108.000 hectares yielded 5.899.000 tonnes of sugar beet, higher than last year and 83% of the produce has been transported to public collection points
Asia Bahrain "Archeology Walkathon", a five kilometer cultural walk, was organized by Northern Governorate in collaboration with the French Embassy to highlight Bahrain's archaeological significance and promote public engagement with key heritage sites
America Dominican Republic Larimar exports tripled in one year, from around 39 tons in 2024 to 132 tons so far this year; Minister of Energy and Mines reminded that the unique mineral is an exclusive asset of the Dominican Republic and has to be part of the tourist narrative
America Haiti A fire severely damaged Donpee Guest House, a landmark in Léogâne; firefighters responding to the emergency call from the hotel arrived without water and were helpless, underscoring Haiti’s lack of reliable fire prevention systems and its consequences
Europe Ireland “Something like an Olympic village” could be built to accommodate the 8.000 construction workers needed for the completion of the planned new metro system running from Dublin city to the airport; the facility could subsequently be returned to the State
Africa Ethiopia Relations with Malaysia have entered a new chapter: the embassy reopened in Addis Ababa after 42 years of absence and PM Anwar Ibrahim ended an official visit marked by productive discussions on mutually beneficial collaboration
Europe Croatia A folk performance held as part of the Days of Serbian Culture in Split, Croatia’s second-largest city, was interrupted by a group of around 50 men dressed in black that stormed the venue threatening performers and public and shouting a WWII Nazi salute
Asia Georgia 93.000 vehicles worth a total of $2,3 billion, were re-exported in Jan-Oct 2025, a record in Georgia’s automotive re-export sector; half were shipped to Kyrgyzstan for an average price of $33.000, a high-value market driven by dealers who resell to Russia
Europe Finland The Left Alliance has formally supported full legalisation of cannabis, going beyond itsposition of decriminalising personal use and minor possession; new party program supports legalisation of use, sale in state-owned shops, limited personal cultivation
Africa Comoros World Children's Day will be honored with a series of activities, marches, conferences, talks, and media broadcasts in various towns over 16 days; organizations, schools, local authorities are mobilizing to encourage collective action for child protection
Europe Denmark Social Democrats in Denmark suffered a heavy loss in this week's municipal and regional elections; PM Mette Frederiksen’s centre-left party lost control of Copenhagen for first time in over 100 years
Europe Slovakia A long-awaited 9,1 km section of the R2 between Kriváň and Mýtna opened to traffic, a symbolic victory for the government; it cuts about 8 minutes of travel on the stretch and comprises Slovakia’s longest and highest viaduct 4,3 km up to 41 metres high
Oceania New Zealand A kauri cross from St. Patrick's Church in Napier was returned 44 years after it fell during the 1981 fire that destroyed the steeple, one of Hawke's Bay's largest; the artifact was recovered and has now been returned to the church