Asia Cyprus Cyprus is one of Europe’s ten largest video game industries by revenue, with over 400 companies generating an estimated €3,2 billion in 2025; report by Cyprus Game Makers Association CYGMA says sector is dynamic and largely absent from official statistics
Africa Guinea The Winning Consortium Simandou, a joint venture formed by Winning International Group, China Baowu and Weiqiao Group, reached a $248 million contract with WABTEC Corporation to supply locomotives for the Simandou project
Oceania Solomon Islands The country is preparing to host the Honiara Summit 2025, an international meeting focusing on Sustainable Development Goal 14.4: Conserve and sustainably use oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
America Panama Panama is developing a master plan for a cross-border train connecting David to Costa Rica, focusing on passenger, cargo, and tourism benefits, with US firm AECOM conducting studies to finalize the route, costs, and environmental impact
Africa Cameroon The Kikot-Mbebe Hydro Power Company, which is overseeing the construction of the 500 MW Kikot dam, has announced a pre-selection process for companies interested in participating in the project
America Colombia After tensions over Colombia’s refusal to accept deportation flights, President Petro agreed to US terms, allowing 201 deportees to return, easing threats of mutual tariffs, which had alarmed Colombian exporters reliant on the US
America Guyana Guyana has been invited to chair a new global coalition of emerging oil producers, including countries like Ghana and Suriname, due to its successful management of the oil and gas sector
Asia Myanmar Myanmar’s military and the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army have agreed to a ceasefire following mediation by China; the truce aims to end recent clashes near the Chinese border
Asia Pakistan A court in Rawalpindi sentenced four men to death for allegedly sharing blasphemous content online; the decision highlights the country’s strict blasphemy laws, which human rights groups have criticized for being misused or harshly enforced
Asia Mongolia The Best Mongol Calligrapher 2024 International Contest honored its winners at Chinggis Khaan Museum; over 1.200 participants showcased script artistry, coinciding with the script’s reinstatement in public offices
Africa Burkina Faso Bishop Guy Mukasa Sanon has been appointed as Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Nouna in Burkina Faso by Pope Francis
Asia Brunei Brunei's representative, Dayangku Ummi Siti Syazana binti Pengiran Haji Marjuki, left for Indonesia to participate in the 4th International Holy Quran Competition
Asia India There is a principle of agreement between India and China to resume direct flights between the two countries, after nearly 5 years of interruption after the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a statement from Indian Foreign Ministry
Africa Rwanda The facility Investing for Employment launched a new call for proposals in Rwanda: companies, public and non-profit organisations can apply for co-financing grants with projects that combine job creation with social protection measures