Europe Moldova Authorities have pledged to overhaul the care system for fragile persons after an investigation into the country’s 5 institutions for people with disabilities uncovered widespread exploitation, violence and sexual abuse by staff against the residents
Asia Tajikistan In the face of restrictions and pressures on migrants in Russia, the country is trying to expand labour migration to other countries; however, according to experts, efforts to diversify migration remain inadequate
America Peru The expansion of agribusiness in Peru’s Amazon is driving deforestation, land conflicts, and environmental damage, with companies exploiting legal loopholes to acquire land, often displacing indigenous communities
Asia Cyprus Union of municipalities has urged chief of police to withdraw the decision to charge Limassol €43.000 for policing carnival parade on Sunday; the move sparked widespread concern as it is the first time police have requested payment for security activity
Oceania Kiribati BPA Radio Kiribati has welcomed Australian Broadcasting Corporation on they visit to Tarawa, announcing a new media partnership with the network
Asia Cambodia At the Education Congress, Education Minister Hang Chuon Naron launched Sala Digital, a virtual learning platform, and urged teachers to use ChatGPT and AI to enhance teaching, learning and research; teachers requested training for better implementation
Europe Poland The IDEAS Research Institute was launched to give Poland a competitive edge in artificial intelligence research and development; it is jointly supervised by the Ministry of Digital Affairs and the Ministry of Defence
Asia Turkmenistan A technical advisory mission of the World Health Organisation Regional Office for Europe showed the results of the revision of the National TB Control Programme for 2021-2025 and initiated new Strategic Plan for 2026-2030
America Suriname Climate change is less alarming in the coastal plain than in the inland area, where villages near rivers are at risks, government stated as it is developing adaptation policies and zoning plans to potentially relocate vulnerable villages
America Brazil Brazil's government is intensifying raids against illegal gold mining in Indigenous territories, destroying equipment and enforcing new regulations, as President Lula is pushing to eliminate the practice
Asia Singapore Singapore will implement large-scale applied AI projects and expand AI use in healthcare, finance, sustainability and cross-sector research; the final goals include boosting economic growth and improving public services in a responsible AI environment
Asia Uzbekistan The 4th edition of the international trade fair AGROPRO EXPO 2025 kicked off in the modern exhibition centre in the Dzhambay district, Samarkand, with 110 exhibitors from Turkey, the USA, Iran, Russia, Netherlands, China, Belarus, Lithuania and more
Oceania Tonga 25 Tongan police officers successfully completed a two-week leadership training programme for 'emerging leaders' conducted in collaboration with the UK College of Policing
America Venezuela Donald Trump announced the revocation of the oil company Chevron's license to operate in Venezuela, citing Maduro's failure to meet agreements on deported migrants, a decision that could severely impact Venezuela’s economy by reducing government revenue