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 Yemen The Yemeni armed forces announced the downing of the twelfth MQ-9 drone in Al-Jawf governorate in the span of a year
America Paraguay Paraguay has joined the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, an initiative led by Brazil, committing to collaborate on sustainable solutions to poverty and hunger through programs like school feeding and agricultural support
America Honduras Honduras predicts its largest-ever shrimp export decline this year, with exports to Taiwan dropping over 50% due to the end of diplomatic ties and preferential trade agreements, potentially costing US$45 million in revenue as a 20% tariff now applies
Africa Lesotho Standard Lesotho Bank donated 300 laying hens and 100 bags of 50kg of feed to St. Cecilia's Orphanage in Ha Buasono, Berea, showing its support to local communities
Oceania Tonga The new water laboratory of the Tonga Water Board's was inaugurated in Mata-ki-Eua, Tongatapu, which will help the authority provide cleaner and safer water to the community
Europe Slovakia The best small and medium-sized companies in the Diamonds of Slovak Business ranking recorded an annual increase in revenues of more than 20%, double that of large companies
Oceania Vanuatu The final training block of the leadership and management programme for school leaders in the province of Torba has been completed
Africa Libya Libya has secured the position of host country for the 45th session of the Executive Council of the World Islamic Organisation for Education, Science and Culture to be held in Tripoli in January 2025
Asia Turkmenistan The President instructed the Mejlis deputies to discuss with the citizens the issue of the motto and emblem for 2025, which, at the initiative of Turkmenistan, has been declared by the United Nations as the International Year of Peace and Trust
America Antigua and Barbuda Waste management is expected to improve following the handing of the keys of seven garbage trucks to the National Solid Waste Management Authority
Africa Tunisia National citrus fruit production is expected to increase by 5,2% to 365.000 tonnes for the 2024/2025 season, according to the Directorate-General for Agricultural Production
America Suriname President Santokhi emphasized the need for global collaboration to combat biodiversity loss; efforts include improving forest management, recognizing land rights for Indigenous and tribal communities, and strengthening national environmental regulations
Asia North Korea The country defended its controversial law providing for harsh penalties for consuming foreign media, while admitting to carrying out public executions and imprisoning perpetrators of 'anti-state' crimes