Europe Switzerland Supermarket chains Coop and Migros are recalling cheese products due to a possible risk of salmonella; contaminated Kräuterbrie soft cheese found at Landbrügg dairy triggered the measure and the dairy's decision to recall its entire product range
America Mexico Mexico's Senate approved a controversial judicial reform, allowing voters to elect judges at all levels, including the Supreme Court, in a move pushed by President Obrador
Africa Eritrea A seminar on the protection of children's rights and the elimination of harmful practices was organised for residents of the Tiravolo sub-area in the Central Region in cooperation with the Ministries of Health and Labour
Asia South Korea Smoking accounted for more than 80% of in-flight illegal acts reported by South Korea's 10 carriers in the past five years; under South Korean law, a fine of up to 10 million won ($7,500) is imposed for in-flight smoking, including e-cigarettes
Asia Qatar Qatar Museums unveiled a new metal sculpture at the Al Shafallah Centre: 'Infinity Love' honours 25 years of support by Sheikha Moza, who founded the centre in 1999 to support people with disabilities
America Guyana The Bartica United Youth Development Group (BUYDG) in Guyana has urged the government and opposition to grant voting rights to prisoners, emphasizing that all individuals in state custody should have the right to vote in elections
America Nicaragua Parliament has passed a law imposing up to five years in prison for social media users who spread messages deemed to incite "fear" by the government, a move the opposition calls a "gag law" aimed at silencing criticism
Africa Somalia Turkey will start deepwater oil drilling operations from April 2025 off the Somali coast, announced Somali Minister of Petroleum and Minerals, Abdirisakh Omar Mohamed
America El Salvador President Nayib Bukele announced that the 2025 budget will not rely on external financing or debt issuance, marking the first time in decades that the country will fully fund its current expenditures without borrowing
Asia Singapore Students who perform well in their mother tongue in the primary school leaving examination will have the opportunity to study their mother tongue at secondary school from 2026 onwards, thus eliminating the minimum score limit now present
Europe Slovenia Data published by the Statistical Office ahead of European Mobility Week show that CO2 emissions from road traffic have increased by 25% from 2008 to 2022; by the end of 2023, approximately 1,2 million passenger cars were registered and 2 million citizens
Africa Sao Tome and Principe A €15 million loan agreement has been signed with Portugal by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Communities at a critical time for the country, which is facing a complex economic and financial situation
Europe Ukraine The Ukrainian defence industry has probably started to produce 5.45×39 and 5.56×45 mm ammunition for its armed forces, the Militarnyi portal reported, citing photos showing a test firing of 5.45×39 mm ammunition at a military firing range
Asia Thailand A QR Licence mobile application has been introduced by Thailand's Department of Land Transport so that motorists will no longer need to carry their driving licence