Asia Pakistan After an “extraordinary” drop in Chenab River flows, which Islamabad links to unusual drawdown and refill of the Baglihar dam, potentially breaching the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, Pakistan has demanded an explanation from India
America Canada Veterans, dignitaries and public celebrated Remembrance Day in ceremonies across Canada on 11 November, this year marking also the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War; as per tradition, children put a poppy on soldiers' graves
Africa Nigeria English will now be the language of instruction from primary levels, reversing a 2022 National Language Policy saying the language of instruction from early childhood to Primary Six should be the mother tongue or the language of the immediate community
Asia Malaysia Thank to Malaysia's mediator key role in stabilizing the region and ensure lasting peace, Cambodia and Thailand reaffirmed their commitment to a peaceful resolution of border tensions during a call among the three PM under the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord
Africa Cameroon Opposition is leading a lockdown that has emptied streets and disrupted economic life across Cameroon following deadly repression of protest sparked by disputed election results: Paul Biya, 92, ruling since 1982, was declared the winner of his 8th mandate
America Chile Nearly 5 million new mandatory voters in Chile have been added to the presidential election for the first time and have significantly impacted the race's unpredictability, as they tend to distrust institutions and lean toward anti-establishment candidates
Oceania Nauru A memorial service was held at dawn on 27 October at the World War II Memorial in Aiwo to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the return of Nauruans who were exiled to Chuuk and 93rd anniversary of Angam Day, celebrating recovery from possible extinction
Europe Czech Republic An influx of Ukrainian refugees since 2022 has prompted Czechia to request an exemption from paying the EU more funds to help other migrants, as it is among countries under 'major' migration strain according to EU
America Bolivia Rodrigo Paz has been sworn in as Bolivia’s new president, marking the end of nearly 20 years of socialist rule and promising economic reforms to tackle the country’s worst crisis in four decades
Europe Sweden 56% of Sweden's municipalities exceed the limit for air pollutants set by the EU's air quality directive, which is to be implemented in law next year, according to an analysis conducted on data from SMHI's modeling of air quality
Oceania New Zealand A popular brand of coloured sand sold in New Zealand has been urgently recalled over concerns it may contain asbestos following independent testing in Australia that confirmed asbestos contamination in similar products
Africa Togo Mayors and deputy mayors elected in Togo’s recent municipal elections will begin assuming office today; handover ceremonies will be held across 117 municipalities until 15 November, under the supervision of local prefects
Africa Tunisia Former world number two tennis player Ons Jabeur announced she is expecting her first child and that "the court will have to wait a little longer"; the 31-year-old, currently ranked 79th, said that she would be setting aside her career only temporarily
Africa Somalia Fahad Yasin, regarded as one of Somalia's most influential political figures, is once again at the center of national politics with the launch of new National Pride Alliance in view of 2026 elections