Africa Somalia New EU VISA restrictions make it more difficult for Somalis to travel to the bloc; the recently approved measures intensify an ongoing dispute with Mogadishu over the return of Somalis living irregularly in the EU
Asia Malaysia In a recycling competition in Negeri Sembilan, students collected over 166 tons of recyclable items, raising about RM80,000 (around $16,800) to boost environmental awareness; the initiative saw increased participation, with top schools winning cash awards
Asia Cambodia Streamlined filmmaking guidelines have been introduced to boost the local film industry; the new regulations aim to simplify the process for filmmakers, reducing bureaucratic hurdles and promoting the country as a creative hub
America Guatemala After seven months of public hearings, the trial against former chief of staff of the Army, Manuel Benedicto Lucas García, is likely to conclude; he is accused of responsibility in the genocide of Maya Ixil people during the government of his brother
Europe Vatican City Addressing COP29 on behalf of Pope Francis and the Holy See, Cardinal Pietro Parolin urged urgent climate action, linking environmental protection to peace, justice, and global solidarity, and warning that indifference enables injustice
Asia Indonesia Ministry of Religious Affairs plans to establish a new Directorate General for pesantren, the Islamic boarding schools, to improve regulatory support and resource allocation and expand developmental programs to better serve Indonesia’s Muslim community
Asia Kazakhstan The new terminal at Kyzylorda airport was launched in the presence of Prime Minister Bektenov; the terminal is expected to increase the airport's capacity sevenfold, from 300,000 to two million passengers per year
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina At the end of September, there were 324.712 persons registered with employment agencies and services in Bosnia and Herzegovina, a decrease of 5.117, or 1,55%, compared to the previous month
Asia Kyrgyzstan Advertising is now not allowed in the country for a number of occult-mystical services; the list of these businesses has been approved the Council of Ministers
Europe Netherlands The Dutch government is pushing ahead with its plan to introduce free childcare - or almost so - for working parents in 2027, despite the growing shortage of staff in the sector
Europe Italy President Sergio Mattarella stated that Italy can 'look after itself', inviting Elon Musk not to interfere in Italian affairs after the billionaire and Trump's appointee said judges blocking a government anti-immigration initiative should be sent packing
Asia Bangladesh Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei and the Centre for Energy Research at the United International University set up the first solar energy laboratory with energy storage system facilities in Bangladesh at the UIU headquarters
Asia Afghanistan Within the next two months, 1.000 Afghan prisoners will be transferred to Afghanistan from Iran; the agreement for the transfer of prisoners between Iran and Afghanistan was established in 2006 and the Taliban have pledged to abide by it
Africa Gabon The leader of the Social Democratic Party, Pierre-Claver Maganga Moussavou, called on Gabonese people to vote 'no' in the 16 November referendum on the new constitution that proposes, among other things, a 7-year presidential term, renewable once