Europe Spain A massive counterfeit perfume factory has been dismantled; the plant produced tens of thousands of liters of counterfeit fragrances, imitations of around fifty luxury brands, to be marketed to the rest of Europe via France
Africa Egypt Egypt’s National Council for Childhood and Motherhood (NCCM) will launch a “Safe Child Unit” in six governorates as an initial phase to provide integrated support for children facing physical and psychological violence
Africa Gabon Nine sailors were kidnapped during an attack on a trawler off the coast of Gabon the Ministry of Defense stated in a video released on Monday 12 January by several Gabonese media outlets; the attack was perpetrated by three armed individuals
Asia Bhutan Livestock Bill 2025, which aims to modernize regulation and improve food safety, was debated by National Assembly; expanded meat production clashes with Buddhist values and animal welfare highlighted contrasts among tradition, public health, economy needs
Africa Libya Raising refining capacity and domestic fuel production to 660,000 bpd is a pillars for improving Libya's economy, reducing reliance on imported fuel; upgrading existing refineries and build new plants would enhance domestic fuel production
Africa Chad Dangerous practices during festive periods in Chad persist notwithstanding a clear regulation; government has warned against extreme practices, use of firearms or fireworks and announced strict enforcement of safety regulations, particularly at weddings
America Nicaragua Dozens of prisoners have been freed, including some political detainees, to mark 19 years of Ortega’s rule in Nicaragua amid mounting pressure from other countries for the release of unjustly held individuals
Africa Equatorial Guinea The ASHO delegation, responsible for distributing toys sent by the Vice President of the Republic to all children in Equatorial Guinea, reached the Riaba district, using as a facility the Riaba Municipal Stadium
America El Salvador A pilot phase of The Classroom Project has been launched; as announced in 2025, it will integrate Bitcoin education and bilingual learning into public schools to modernize education and promote financial literacy from as early as the age of 7
America Mexico Mexican and US officials met to discuss measures to combat drug cartels and narcoterrorist networks, with the US urging stronger cooperation to dismantle trafficking while Mexico stresses collaboration that respects its sovereignty
Africa Eritrea Walta Awards, cultural and arts competitions organized by the Ministry of Defense ended at Cinema Roma in Asmara with the victory of Egri-Mekel troupe from the Central Command, it covered dance, music, theater, directing, painting and narrative
Europe San Marino The number of births has risen in 2025, reversing a negative trend in San Marino; the Family Secretariat has expressed satisfaction and announced a new law by the end of this year that will introduce a 'baby bonus'
Oceania Papua New Guinea About 80-100 million Kina, 1,6 to 2 million euros, has been cashed in Milne Bay in the las beech-de-mer (sea cucumber) season; Alotau chamber of commerce and industry said the money has directly benefitted coastal villages across outer islands and atolls
America Honduras Eight Latin American countries have rejected Honduras' vote recount decree sanctioned by President Xiomara Castro, arguing it has undermined the electoral authority after Nasry Asfura was officially declared winner of the disputed November 2025 elections