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
Asia Kuwait Several public schools in Kuwait recorded a high rate of absences during Ramadan; a recurring phenomenon on religious and national occasions, it registered an upward trend this year
Europe Moldova Citizens contributed to the planting of a forest of 10.000 poplar trees as part of the Donate for a Green Future initiative; the activity was completed on nine hectares in the village of Parata, in the eastern district of Dubasari
Africa Angola 18.850 jobs were reportedly created in Angola from January to March 2025, "showing signs of greater productivity", said the Minister of Public Administration, Labour and Social Security
America Bahamas 11.157 road accidents, of which 2.234 involved minor and registered serious injuries or fatalities (66), were recorded in Bahamas in 2024, marking a 30% increase from the 51 fatalities of 2023
Africa Liberia The government has begun the process of terminating the mining development agreement signed with Severstal, a Russian-affiliated company, to claim ownership of Putu Mountain in Grand Gedeh, valued at about USD 12 billion
Asia India A group of 40 students from government school in Tamil Nadu documented the lives of their parents and other adults, showing the strenuous work of some 400 million workers in India in exhibition entitled "The Unseen Perspective" at Egmore Museum in Chennai
America Saint Kitts and Nevis Plastic Waste Reduction Bill 2025 was passed; it is saluted as a monumental asset for tourism, Saint Kitts and Nevis’ main economic driver, as the long-term success of the incoming is intrinsically tied to the preservation of its pristine environment
Oceania Palau A new book of Palauan legends written in the Palauan language, financed by the Sasakawa Foundation, the Palau High School Student Science Club, offers people the opportunity to learn about traditional stories and strengthen their language skills
Oceania Solomon Islands Consultations with key stakeholders continue on the project to improve urban transport management capacity in Honiara; the initiative is funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency
Africa Tanzania Human rights education will be integrated into school and university curricula in Tanzania to reduce human rights violations in the country, announced Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Constitution and Legal Affairs
America Haiti The police announced defensive measures, including an increased police presence, body searches, checkpoints and intensified identity checks on main roads, after a protest by Canapé-Vert residents demanding more security
Africa Zimbabwe Lecturers at the University of Zimbabwe have announced an indefinite strike starting Monday, 24 March 2025, after years of unresolved salary disputes with the university administration
Europe Switzerland Landlocked, Alpine country Switzerland became the world’s largest container ship nation, followed by China and Germany, previous global fleet leader; the fact is due to a single giant player, Mediterranean Shipping Company MSC, headquartered in Geneva