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
Africa Madagascar The Supervisory Committee of Malagasy Workers Abroad met in the capital to finalise and defend a proposed bilateral labour agreement with the Mauritian government to regulate and guarantee the employment of Malagasy workers in Mauritius
Europe Slovenia The humanitarian foundation of Goran Dragić, one of the greatest Slovenian basketball players of all time, will build a basketball court in Nova Gorica, on the border with Italy, whose two halves of the court will symbolically connect the two countries
Europe Monaco Almost 200 state-owned flats were allocated to Monegasque citizens in the last housing round, but the National Council warns that demand still exceeds supply by 40%
Europe Liechtenstein Liechtenstein signed the Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law on 27 February in Strasbourg
Asia Mongolia Coal exports to China will grow by nearly 20% in 2025 up to 100 million tons; the initiative seeks to enhance energy cooperation and capitalize on China’s demand and the strategy includes infrastructure improvements and streamlined border processes
Africa Togo A new rule for importers of fish, poultry meat and related products, into force from 20 February, requires importers to purchase at least 10% of the required quantity from local suppliers before being allowed to import, a move to boost local production
Asia Philippines The Philippines and China are open to joint oil&gas exploration despite territorial tensions; talks focus on energy cooperation while ensuring Philippine sovereignty in a bid to overcome past failures over legal issue and seek a mutually beneficial deal
Africa Zambia Ngabwe Municipality has advised to avoid consumption of fish or water-related products from the Kafue River after reports that acid contamination from the Copperbelt has reached the area, causing the death of aquatic life, including fish and crocodiles
Europe Norway Labour Party, deeply troubled lately, now has the highest support of all 10 parties in Parliament; Labour’s leader Støre has a chance to return as PM in the September election after the most stunning turn of events in Norwegian political history
Europe Slovakia The Council of the Education Trade Union considers a possible increase in tariff salaries for all education employees as an acceptable compromise, but has criticised the proposal for non-tariff salaries
Oceania Vanuatu Nutrient levels in Port Vila harbour are too high, leading to a phase change in coral death; the Environmental Science Society of Vanuatu is asking the government to re-evaluate waste management in the city
Asia Oman As part of efforts to preserve and document Omani heritage, the National Museum hosted the 'National Symposium to Document the Omani Astronomical Heritage' organised by the Oman Astronomical Society
Oceania Tuvalu The Minister of Culture and Tourism of the Solomon Islands, Choylin Yim Douglas, of Tuvarian origin, proposed a partnership platform between Tuvaluan descendants living in the Solomon Islands and Tuvaluan citizens at home