Europe Denmark A “fundamental disagreement” over Greenland remains after highly anticipated talks in Washington with Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Rubio; The two sides agreed to create a working group addressing US security concerns and respecting Denmark
Africa Burundi Leaders of the private sector in East Africa urged partner states to eliminate non-tariff barriers and willingness to accelerate into-regional trade; the call came from EABC CEOs meeting in Bujumbura
Africa Guinea-Bissau Counting of votes is underway in Guinea-Bissau after Sunday's presidential and legislative election; President Embaló is in a tight contest to become the first leader in three decades to win a second consecutive term in the coup-prone West African nation
Europe Latvia Latvian full-service aircraft leasing company SmartLynx Airlines has ceased operations; in a statement to the media the company said the decision was made after assessing financial position and long-term operating prospects
Asia Kazakhstan Neuroradiology startup Cerebra.AI presented a software that can detect a stroke within minutes and help reduce neurological damage, according to the Company, as medtech and artificial intelligence are reshaping modern healthcare
Europe Hungary Budapest first-ever double-decker ice rink has been inaugurated; Csepeli Ice Park features a the 60-metre ice corridor allowing skaters to access a terrace built atop the spectator area and glide down a 3,5-degree slope back to the lower rinks
Asia Brunei A three years curriculum in Islamic Education has been introduced during a session of the Ministry of Education in the frame of the Integration of Religious Subjects into the general education system
Asia Bahrain "Archeology Walkathon", a five kilometer cultural walk, was organized by Northern Governorate in collaboration with the French Embassy to highlight Bahrain's archaeological significance and promote public engagement with key heritage sites
Africa Djibouti Economic diversification is being accelerated through FAO's Hand-in-Hand Initiative; Djibouti, of strategic importance and renewed opportunity, is reportedly seeking private partners for agri-food, sustainable infrastructure, value-chain development
America Dominican Republic Larimar exports tripled in one year, from around 39 tons in 2024 to 132 tons so far this year; Minister of Energy and Mines reminded that the unique mineral is an exclusive asset of the Dominican Republic and has to be part of the tourist narrative
Africa Comoros World Children's Day will be honored with a series of activities, marches, conferences, talks, and media broadcasts in various towns over 16 days; organizations, schools, local authorities are mobilizing to encourage collective action for child protection
Africa Ethiopia Relations with Malaysia have entered a new chapter: the embassy reopened in Addis Ababa after 42 years of absence and PM Anwar Ibrahim ended an official visit marked by productive discussions on mutually beneficial collaboration
America Argentina A national strike led by unions and social movements against Milei's labor reform and US-backed economic policies saw a 90% adherence, marking the strongest public rejection of the President's agenda so far
Europe Ireland “Something like an Olympic village” could be built to accommodate the 8.000 construction workers needed for the completion of the planned new metro system running from Dublin city to the airport; the facility could subsequently be returned to the State