Asia North Korea Experience gained by North Korean forces on the battlefields of the Russia-Ukraine war imposes changes in the security calculus on the Korean Peninsula, as NK troops have been exposed to the technology and tactics of modern warfare, UN Commander reveals
Africa Mali Algeria has closed its airspace to flights to and from Mali and recalled its ambassadors from Mali and Niger, in response to what it calls "serious and unfounded allegations" that it shot down a Malian drone
Europe Monaco The Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters 2025 has ended with Carlos Alcaraz winning over Lorenzo Musetti; the traditional, prestigious tournament has brought ten days of usual, unique high-glamor atmosphere, attracting guests and VIPs
America Panama The US will increase its military presence in Panama following a new memorandum granting access to local bases, as part of a cooperation plan allegedly to counter China’s influence over the Panama Canal
Oceania Tuvalu The World Bank has committed US$7 million in new grants to support Tuvalu's financial management of and resilience to climate-related disasters, second and last of two operations aimed at mitigating climate impacts and strengthening disaster preparedness
Europe Russia Sahel foreign ministers arrived in Moscow for their first official talks with Russia following the breaking of relations between Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger and traditional western allies, namely France and other EU countries
Asia North Korea The 31st Pyongyang International Marathon took place, a long-awaited return following years of cancellations; a rare opportunity for hundreds of foreigners to access North Korea after years of isolation
America Paraguay The Bioceanic Bridge linking Carmelo Peralta with Brazil’s Porto Murtinho is 68% completed; it is part of the Capricorn Axis Bioceanic Road Corridor, a key project for regional integration and trade connecting the Atlantic and the Pacific
America Trinidad and Tobago A massive fire erupted at the South Terminal of the Piarco International Airport, leading to all airport activities coming to a complete standstill, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded, with flights being diverted as the runaway was temporarily closed
America Mexico Mexico has built a temporary “tent city” in Ciudad Juárez to house thousands of deportees expected from the US under President Trump's mass deportation plan, as part of its "México te abraza" humanitarian support program
Africa Sudan The attacks on the Zamzam and Abu Shouk camps for internally displaced persons in the Darfur region of Sudan, which resulted in deaths and injuries, have been internationally condemned, with many countries renewing support also to those giving assistance
Asia Uzbekistan After many citizens fell victim to fraud and face serious difficulties upon arrival in Turkey for work reasons, the Consulate General in Istanbul issued a warning regarding the increasing number of employment scams involving job offers and fake agencies
Africa Zambia Former deputy Information and Broadcasting minister urged youths in Zambia not to abuse social media but use it as a platform of sharing developmental ideas information that would sharpen the destiny of Zambia politically, socially and economically
Asia East Timor A One-Stop Shop in the Municipality of Dili was inaugurated in the Dili Municipal Administration building; it is a slim, fast-responding public station designed to provide public service reduce bureaucracy and increase transparency, satisfaction and trust