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 Saudi Arabia The Saudi Architecture Characters Map has been officially launched; featuring 19 distinct architectural styles inspired by the Kingdom’s geographical and cultural highlights, aiming at enhancing quality of life and modernizing the urban landscape
Africa Lesotho The Revenue Services Lesotho has suspended 10 employees pending investigations into allegations of dishonesty and misconduct; all Customs Inspectors, they are accused of engaging in dishonest activities at their respective duty stations
Europe Belarus New tourist routes will be launched in all regions of Belarus with the aim of creating recommendations for each district as to what tourists should see first during their 5-6 hour trip
Asia Philippines Former President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested in Manila on an International Criminal Court warrant for crimes against humanity linked to his deadly war on drugs, which left up to 30.000 dead; he has been transferred to The Hague for the upcoming trial
Asia Laos The Lao National Assembly is reviewing constitutional amendments; changes affect governance, local administration, judiciary, economy, citizen rights and revisions aim to streamline government functions, strengthen legal oversight, and boost investment
Asia Singapore Over 350 new gardening plots across have been opened by NParks, Singapore's government agency responsible for greenery, biodiversity conservation and park management to encourage urban farming and community engagement, supporting sustainability efforts
Europe Belgium Authorities will start cooperating more closely to better share information in the fight against radicalization and extremism among minors: the number of minors involved in terrorist activities is on the rise and many at risk of radicalization are minors
Europe San Marino Given the increasing difficulty in finding bakers and butchers, 10 temporary residence permits are available for expert workers to fill in the positions
Africa Sao Tome and Principe 41.000 visitors entered the country in 2024, setting a new record of arrivals; the figure includes tourists and Portugal is the foreign country with most travelers
Asia Pakistan Lahore High Court ruled that it is compulsory for biological fathers to maintain children born out of wedlock, including those conceived from rape; family court will check the child's paternity before proceeding with maintenance ruling
Asia Cambodia Health Minister urges continued efforts to promote public health through the Health Equity Fund Card, which provides free healthcare to vulnerable groups; the program ensures access to medical services for the poor, elderly, and disabled
Africa Eritrea Authorities called on the international community to urge Ethiopia respect Eritrea's sovereignty and territorial integrity, adding EDF forces were deployed inside its border right after peace was signed in 2022 and are not intruding in Ethiopia's land
Europe Andorra 29,5% of the adult population consumes some product containing nicotine, and cigarettes are the most widely used product, according to a study conducted by the Odec computing centre for Philip Morris