Asia Vietnam A nationwide online competition on the Constitution was launched through a dedicated digital platform, allowing citizens to test their knowledge online; the initiative is part of a broader government campaign to improve citizenship awareness
Europe Malta Emissions from domestic transport, buildings, agriculture, small industry and waste in Malta have increased by more than 30% since 2005, the highest increase in the EU, according to data Data
Africa Niger The military authorities took control of the uranium mining operations of French nuclear company Orano; after coming to power, they stated that they would review the regulations governing the extraction of raw materials by foreign companies
Africa Cape Verde Lawyers at Irwin Mitchell have revealed the Cape Verde hotels at the centre of repeated E.coli, salmonella and bacterial infection shigella outbreaks: over 1.400 holidaymakers have instructed the law firm following their holidays to the islands
Africa South Africa Women for Change, a South African non-profit organisation, has launched a petition calling for the cancellation of Chris Brown's performance at the First National Bank Stadium in Johannesburg because of his history of violence against women
Africa Cameroon Cameroonian-Swiss Koyo Kouoh, 57, has been appointed Director of the Visual Arts Sector of the next Venice Biennale, with the specific task of curating the 61st International Art Exhibition in 2026, becoming the first African woman to oversee the event
Asia Palestine A new report by the human rights organisation Amnesty International has determined that Israel's war in Gaza has reached the legal threshold of genocide, accusing Israel of treating the Palestinians of Gaza as a 'subhuman group unworthy of human rights'
Asia Kazakhstan Over 83.000 girls between 11 and 13 years of age have been vaccinated against HPV; in October, a large-scale HPV vaccination had been launched as part of the national infectious disease and cancer prevention programme
America Antigua and Barbuda Today is 'Budget Day': the country's budget will be presented to Parliament, and on 10th December the budget debate will begin; business plans from all ministries had been handed in by 14 November and estimates by 28 November, or Throne Speech day
Africa Algeria Construction of a 185 km railway line linking major cities in the North has been launched as part of Algeria's objective to grow its 5.000 km railway network and ensure complete connectivity by 2035, integrating strategic freight and passenger lines
Europe Latvia Banks and their branches in Latvia will have to pay a solidarity contribution - 60% of excess profits - over the next three years after a new law on bank super-profits will be introduced next year
America Belize Belize has launched a new digital customs and immigration declaration system for travelers, allowing users to submit details online ahead of time, starting with a three-month pilot at Philip Goldson International Airport
America Brazil Long-awaited National Pesticide Reduction Plan, which aims to curb pesticides, improve regulations and promote eco-friendly alternatives, has failed implementation as government delays and industry lobbying prevented progress despite a decade of advocacy
Europe Austria The Austrian statistical office reported that the country's GDP contracted for the sixth consecutive quarter in the July-September period, continuing the recessive trend that began in Q2 2023