Asia Jordan Increase in container traffic at the Aqaba Container Terminal during the past month, despite regional tensions, reflects Jordan’s growing logistical role in the region with flexible supply chains at Aqaba Port becoming a secure, stable alternative route
Africa Djibouti The 8th Horn of Africa forum was held in Djibouti amid Ethiopia-Somalia tensions; over 300 delegates were invited to discuss and exhibit constructive ideas on how the Horn of Africa region can strengthen its stability and the importance of rule of law
America Canada British Columbia can bring forward a class-action lawsuit against pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors and retailers for opioids-caused harms on behalf of other provinces, territories and the federal government, the supreme court of Canada has ruled
Africa Mauritania A project aimed at expanding cultivable areas and widening Djeo-Ankalak-Konde waterway was launched in Dar el Barka region to provide vulnerable groups with access to agricultural land and increase food production particularly of rice and vegetables
Africa Senegal The French military stationed in Senegal will have to leave the country, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has hinted, underlining that it's only a matter of time
Asia North Korea According to the South Korean military, once more North Korea launched some 40 balloons filled with rubbish across the border on Thursday evening, just days after the leader's sister denounced another series of alleged anti-regime leaflets
Asia Turkey 2025 marks the 1700th anniversary of the first Ecumenical Council at Nicaea, an event of the highest significance in world history, not just for the history of Christianity; Pope Francis expressed hopes to travel to Turkey to join the commemoration
America Antigua and Barbuda A landmark food security agreement was signed with Venezuela: Antigua and Barbuda secured 25.000 acres for agricultural development in Venezuela as part of a major initiative to combat poverty and enhance food independence
Africa Togo The Togolese Electricity Company today launches a satisfaction survey, aimed at assessing the quality of its services and products among its subscribers, that will run for two months covering Greater Lomé and the other five regions of the country
America Barbados As national policy on gender is expected to be submitted to the Cabinet within the financial year (March 2025), the Barbados Government is looking to conduct a study on gender-based violence in Barbados to give a true picture of the problem
Africa Libya Libya's National Oil Corporation said it had reached a new production record, pumping 1.386.030 barrels of crude oil and condensate per day, as well as 203.017 barrels of gas equivalent
Africa Tunisia The exodus of doctors abroad has reached unprecedented levels, with over 1.325 professionals leaving Tunisia in 2023; the majority of those staying are employed in large cities and coastal regions while inland regions remain uncovered or almost deserted
Asia Turkmenistan New rules have been introduced to discourage quick cross-border trips of Turkmen citizens to Uzbekistan; occurrences rose in 2024 as many use the trips to buy up items not readily available in the country gripped by severe economic crisis in recent years
Asia Singapore KidZania, an edutainment theme park in Sentosa, offers children up to 17 the chance to explore over 40 professions through realistic role-play and interaction; recently revamped, it now includes activities in mental health, nutrition, and sustainability