Asia Bahrain 128 competitors, 59 male and 69 female, took part in this year's Mutun competition; the event awards the three best in seven categories, each focusing on the memorization and comprehension of foundation texts related to Quranic sciences
Asia Cambodia 5th National Orchid Forum will promote orchid conservation, sustainable cultivation, and awareness of biodiversity, uniting researchers, farmers, and officials to protect native species
Europe Latvia Lāčplēsis Day was celebrated yesterday across the country; named after Latvia's mythical warrior hero, it's a day of historical commemoration and an occasion to express appreciation for the service and sacrifice of all those who serve in the armed forces
Asia Kyrgyzstan Temporary regulation of meat prices has been extended until 31 December to prevent further increase or speculation and stabilize the market of beef and mutton, excluding boneless cuts, ensuring affordability across the population
Asia South Korea A 600-year-old tax ship was recovered off the Coast of Taean: the full remains of a Joseon-era (1392-1910) cargo vessel shed light on how a premodern kingdom managed national taxation, logistics and sea-based infrastructure with surprising complexity
Europe United Kingdom BBC's outgoing news CEO Deborah Turness insisted the corporation was not "institutionally biased" as she resigned alongside director general Tim Davie over the leak of memo saying the splicing of two parts of Trump's 6 January 2021 speech was misleading
Africa Namibia US$13 billion of informal economy contribute 26,5% to GDP; figures released by the Ministry of Finance at the launch of Diagnostic Report on Informality in Namibia reflect steady growth from 24,7% in 2023 when the sector accounted for around US$8 billion
Africa Somalia Fahad Yasin, regarded as one of Somalia's most influential political figures, is once again at the center of national politics with the launch of new National Pride Alliance in view of 2026 elections
Africa Tunisia Former world number two tennis player Ons Jabeur announced she is expecting her first child and that "the court will have to wait a little longer"; the 31-year-old, currently ranked 79th, said that she would be setting aside her career only temporarily
Asia Vietnam Free trade agreements with Mercosur and the Gulf Cooperation Council is set as a Vietnam goal for late 2025; The deals aim to boost exports, diversify markets, and strengthen economic ties with Latin America and the Middle East amid global trade shifts
Asia Oman A direct flight linking Muscat to Beijing, China, will be launched later this November, while China extended its visa-free 30 days entry permit for residents of Oman, Bahrein, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia for the whole year 2026
Africa Burkina Faso National carrier Air Burkina has acquired a new Embraer 190 aircraft, delivered at Ouagadougou International Airport with a dedicated ceremony; it is a turning point for national air transport
Asia Israel The International Union for Conservation of Nature asked Israel Nature and Parks Authority to protect the Buxton’s jird; the rodent, in an area threatened by urban development, is listed lists as vulnerable to extinction by Small Mammals Specialist Group
Africa Central African Republic Ten candidates have been provisionally approved for the presidential election scheduled for 28 December according to National Elections Authority; incumbent President Faustin Archange Touadera is seeking a third consecutive term as head of state