Africa Malawi Taxes on the importation of electric and hybrid vehicles has been removed in a government move aimed at accelerating the adoption of fuel-efficient transport as global fuel prices continue to rise
Europe Estonia Moose movements will be better tracked to help manage their populations; "MooseBelt", a joint Estonian–Latvian initiative, aims to address the limited insight available so far into the migration routes, feeding grounds and resting sites of elk
Asia Bangladesh As campaigning began for general election on 12 February, Chief Advisor Yunus directed the armed forces to remain on high alert to help ensure free, fair, impartial results; Bangladesh is under interim administration following mass uprising in 2024
Asia Armenia The detention period of Bishop Mkrtich Proshyan, head of Aragatsotn Diocese, has been extended; he faces charges of coercing participation in elections or preventing participation in rallies via blackmail or material incentives using official authority
America El Salvador Micro and small enterprises have adopted sustainable tourism models in El Salvador's beaches and lakes, reducing carbon emissions and waste through EU-backed training and eco-efficient practices to boost environmental and economic resilience
Africa Ethiopia A transformative national strategy signed by government and World Vision Ethiopia will reach 11,5 million children with integrated humanitarian, recovery and development programming, focusing on protection from violence, nutrition, learning opportunities
Asia Afghanistan 91 kilometers of the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India TAPI gas pipeline are now prepared for installation in western Herat province; TAPI extends 1.800 km linking Turkmenistan to India through Afghanistan and Pakistan 816 km run through Afghanistan
Africa Mali The import of over 54 million liters of petroleum products in ten days and the mobilization of 1192 tankers in January are easing Mali's fuel shortage: normalization in supply is critical to end the crisis that hampered economy and daily life for months
America Ecuador Ecuador has concluded negotiations with the EU on the first Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement in Latin America, aiming to attract European capital to strategic sectors while ensuring environmental and labor protections
Europe Belgium Historic La Chapelle shunting station may be lost as its owners didn't secure investments for renovation; the iconic building is severely damaged and the Port of Brussels may order demolition even as the public calls for it to be used for the community
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina Top court has confirmed indictment of four Bosnian Army ex-soldiers for war crimes against Serb and Croat civilians held in the basement of the Music School in Zenica in 1993
Asia Indonesia To curb illegal mining across about 190.000 hectares of woodland - cause of deforestation, pollution and revenue losses - the government plans stricter enforcement, permit reviews and inter-agency coordination to restore damaged forests
Asia Cambodia A US Navy warship docked at Ream Naval Base, signalling renewed naval cooperation; The visit seeks to counter concerns over China’s role in upgrading the base, which Phnom Penh says remains under Cambodian control and open to multiple partners
America Chile At least 21 people have died and around 20.000 have been affected as wildfires in central-southern Chile have intensified, with 800 homes destroyed and four suspects arrested for allegedly starting the fires