Africa Sierra Leone A ship departed from Freetown was intercepted and diverted to Canary Islands, in a crackdown on international drug trafficking; Spanish police found aboard 35-40 tonnes of cocaine in what has been called “record-breaking cocaine seizure in the Atlantic”
Europe Moldova State of alert for energy has been introduced by the National Crisis Management Center; in Tiraspol the supply of heating and hot water has been suspended, with thermal power plants temporarily shut down and cars wait in long lines at gas filling stations
Asia Jordan Life mostly continues like normal in Amman, but hailing sirens have become a part of daily life, triggered by missiles flying over Jordan; airlines are cancelling flights and military jets are patrolling over the city
Africa Niger Friday prayers at the Grand Mosque of the religious city of Kiota have seen the presence of Nigerien PM Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, accompanied by members of the National Committee for the Safeguarding of the Homeland (CNSP) and members of the Government
America Cuba Empty gas stations and packed bus stops are reported in Santiago de Cuba as the transportation crisis worsens; horse-drawn carriages and bicycle taxis are keeping transportation afloat in Baracoa, but many must manage on foot
Asia Kazakhstan Over 10,4 million women live in Kazakhstan, reflecting both the country’s growing population and the expanding role they play in workforce, entrepreneurship and public life; figures were released by Bureau of National Statistics ahead of Women’s Day
America Saint Kitts and Nevis A "crypto-libertarian" hub with own rules could be established on an area on Nevis by a Belgian Bitcoin millionaire; project "Destiny" has sparked debates among residents about autonomy and the creation of separate, privileged, zones within the island
Europe Norway 19 people were murdered in Norway last year, the lowest number of registered homicides since 1990: 2025 saw a rise in serious crime among youth, often tied to drug smuggling and brutal gang violence, with a number of cross-border episodes
America Dominica Vessel Green Pioneer is in Dominica to demonstrate how geothermal energy from the nearly-completed facility in Laudat can be harnessed for practical use; supporting the country to position itself as hub for sustainable maritime activities
America Paraguay 80.000 vials for medical supplies and sealing machinery were seized at Silvio Pettirossi Airport an operation against counterfeit medicines; The discovery follows a health alert regarding counterfeit batches of an injectable weight-loss medication
America Peru Five days after the explosion in a section of the Camisea pipeline system, that led to an unprecedented restriction in Peru's natural gas supply, there is no set date for the repair; home office and online classes have been introduced in the contingency
Africa eSwatini Culture Committee of the Ingwenyama Cup has released the prize breakdown for the 2025/26 cultural competitions; financial rewards for both national and regional winners across traditional categories show commitment to promoting culture and participation
Asia Bhutan Clean cooking, improved heating systems and biogas programmes to cut emissions and expand climate finance opportunities are the climate projects launched with the support of Singapore to support Bhutan’s carbon market and low-carbon development
Europe North Macedonia Fugitive Artan Grubi has been placed in house detention rather than prison, after he turned himself in following months on the run; the decision sparks accusations of behind-the-scenes deals