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
Europe Estonia This year's state pension index, approved by the Estonian government, has increased the average old-age pension from 774 euros to 817 euros and the national pension to 393 euros per month as of April 1
Africa Angola Angola's cholera outbreak has extended to 16 out of 21 provinces, latest WHO data show, with highest incidence in individuals aged 6-20, 9000 cases reported and a fatality rate of around 4%; treatment centers are being expanded to enhance care capacity
Europe Andorra Joint teams of local and French police have begun working together; first deployed in Pas de la Casa, 2080mt, on the border with France, the mixed patrols will work cross-border to combat smuggling and operate in collaboration with customs
Asia Armenia Former Karabakh residents assembled at Freedom Square in Yerevan; through the council for the protection of the rights of Artsakh they call for a review of the government's decision and ask to keep providing them the 40+10 thousand-dram assistance
Asia Singapore A new cancer treatment using ultrasound and microbubbles to destroy tumors will be trialled at NCCS and the National University Cancer Institute; The non-invasive method is expected to precisely target tumors while sparing surrounding healthy tissue
Asia Bhutan A 40-member relief team deployed to Myanmar upon HM the King's initiative established a field hospital in Pyinmana Township, one of the earthquake sites, in just two days; an additional 47 personnel have arrived with a fully equipped operating theatre
Asia Cambodia Ream Naval Base was upgraded with new pier and Cambodia-China Joint Logistics&Training Center; PM Hun Manet announced an upcoming visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping, emphasizing commitment to sovereignty, denying any exclusive foreign military presence
America Brazil Brazil's Supreme Court has withdrawn a proposal to allow mining on Indigenous lands following nationwide and international outcry, but contentious provisions about compensating non-Indigenous settlers remain
Asia Philippines Families of drug war victims have faced online harassment following former President Duterte's by the ICC, being labeled liars and paid agitators: they urged authorities to investigate these coordinated attacks and pursue legal action
America Jamaica The Norwood Community in Norwood, St James, celebrates zero murders in 2024, an achievement for the once violence-plagued community that was declared a Zone of Special Operations in June 2021
Asia Palestine Hamdan Ballal, Oscar winner and co-director of the documentary film No Other Land, was reportedly attacked by Israeli settlers before being detained by the Israeli military; he has now been released
Europe Ireland Firefighters have been battling gorse blaze on the outskirts of Ballymoney, Co. Antrim; with a from of 800m and flames 2 meters high, it is considered a major fire in the country and has required specialized equipments and jets and
Oceania Papua New Guinea Hiri Moale Festival, an annual, week-long celebration of traditions and heritage of the Motu Koitabu culture, concluded this weekend; ax extended program offered this year canoe sailing and the rain on the grand finale did not discourage participants