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 Slovakia The extraordinary emergency measures ordered by Chief Veterinary Surgeon Martin Chudy in connection with the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak have come into force and will be valid until further notice
Europe Liechtenstein Job visa opportunities will be offered in 2025 for skilled workers in sectors such as technology, engineering, healthcare and finance; the measure aims at addressing the shortage of qualified professionals
America Ecuador A one-time $1.000 aid has been granted to people affected by heavy rains, as part of a broader emergency decree to support over 115.000 impacted people with financial relief and economic reactivation programs
America Guatemala A regulation requiring vehicle insurance has been repealed after nationwide protests; President Arévalo announced the decision to halt unrest and form a technical committee to review traffic law implementation within a year
Africa Uganda The Uganda Registration Services Bureau has officially joined the European Union Intellectual Property Office's trade mark search facility, contributing as many as 79.000 trade marks
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo M23 rebels and pro-government fighters known as Wazalendo have clashed again in Kivu despite pressure from regional mediators to stop fighting, with 24 members of East African Community and Southern African Development Community holding virtual talks
Oceania Tuvalu During his recent visit to Tuvalu, WHO Regional Director Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala emphasised the unique health needs of Pacific Island countries, as climate resilience healthcare facilities, and stressed the WHO commitment to the smallest nations
Africa Kenya Starlink has become the seventh largest Internet Service Provider in Kenya, with over 19.000 users having purchased the kit within a few months of its entry into the Kenyan market and despite difficulties with the regulator
America Grenada A bacchanal, 'totally unacceptable', was seen at the Chamber as heated exchanges took place during debate on the 2025 Budget: the island’s longest serving Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell repeatedly defied orders issued to him by House Speaker Leo Cato
America Dominica Clashes erupted as citizens led by Opposition Leader Dr. Thomson Fontaine, protested electoral reform legislation being debated in Parliament, demanding key changes like biometric IDs and campaign finance regulations
America Chile Chile has contributed to a major astronomical breakthrough as the National telescope has detected oxygen in the distant known galaxy JADES-GS-z14-0, revealing that galaxies have formed or matured faster in the early universe than previously believed
America Costa Rica A high alert has been issued as Poás Volcano has shown intensified seismic activity, ground uplift, and gas emissions, signaling a possible eruption that may endanger nearby communities and visitors
America Mexico A clandestine training and extermination camp was uncovered in Jalisco, where hundreds of shoes and human remains have been found, prompting calls for immediate federal intervention