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
America Nicaragua Nicaragua's recent exits from the UN Human Rights Council, ILO, and IOM deepen its isolation under Ortega, as the regime seeks to avoid international scrutiny over its human rights violations and authoritarian actions
Africa Uganda The Uganda Professional Boxing Association has requested a meeting with the National Sports Council to discuss the future of professional boxing in the country, threatened by the new sports law
Africa South Sudan The government assured the international community that the situation in the country remains 'safe and secure', after the US ordered all non-emergency personnel to leave the country on Sunday due to continuing security threats
America Venezuela Trump has ordered oil giant Chevron to cease its operations in Venezuela within 30 days, marking a shift in US policy; this move follows pressure from Republicans and highlights concerns over the impact on Venezuela's economy
America Guyana The Venezuelan Coast Guard intruded into Guyana’s Exclusive Economic Zone EEZ, prompting diplomatic protests, military deployments, and international condemnation amid escalating territorial tensions between the two nations
Africa Egypt National Universities Council approved the establishment of 12 new national universities with 98 faculties, which will operate starting the next academic year 2025/2026, bringing the number of national universities to 32 and the total to 128
Asia Lebanon Ambassador for a Day initiative was launched: a national essay competition for girls 15-18 years of age where winners will shadow an Ambassador or senior UN Official in Lebanon for one day to see first-hand they can become leaders and advocates for change
Africa Burundi Over 63.000 people have entered Burundi in one month, the country's biggest refugee crisis in decades, following the escalating conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo that is forcing thousands to flee
Africa Cape Verde First Lady Debora Carvalho spoke of the enormous potentials for economic development of Cape Verde and invited foreign investors to consider the abundant opportunities offered by her country; she made the call in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria
Africa Cameroon Two new gas-fired power plants with a total capacity of 500 megawatts will be built in Bekoko (350 MW) and in Douala (150 MW); both facilities will be developed through public-private partnerships and the investors involved haven't been disclosed yet
Asia Palestine The Arab plan for early recovery and reconstruction in Gaza includes removal and recycling of 50 million tons of rubble in 6 months in phase 1, while phases 2 and 3 are fully dedicated to reconstruction; comprehensive and detailed, it covers five years
Africa Central African Republic The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement CEPA was signed with the United Arab Emirates to enhance opportunities for the business communities of both countries, with the target of reaching a bilateral trade value beyond 1 billion USD
Asia Brunei An integrated approach to improve the well-being of senior citizens was presented, aligned with the three objectives of the Special Commission on Older Persons: Development, Welfare and Support Systems