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 Ukraine The Ukrainian army used US-made ATACMS missiles for the first time since the start of the war against Russia; they were employed during an attack on Russian territory
Europe Albania The elderly population is growing at an unprecedented rate, putting pressure on the national health system to adapt and provide adequate care; almost half of Albanians over the age of 65 present multiple health conditions
Asia Qatar Over 4.000 cruise passengers arrived at Doha Port on board the MSC Euribea that made its maiden voyage to Qatar; it is the largest ship to visit the terminal this current season that will continue until April 2025
Africa Central African Republic The mandate of the UN Mission in the Central African Republic MINUSCA has been extended by one year, until 15 November 2025
Africa Djibouti Speaking at the COP29 summit in Baku, Dini Abdallah Omar, the Secretary General of the Djibouti Ministry of Environment, urged industrialised countries to drastically reduce emissions
Asia East Timor The national parliament approved the State Budget 2025, with has strategic infrastructure, economic growth and social welfare as priorities
Europe San Marino After the historic victory in Liechtenstein, the San Marino Congress of State paid tribute to coach Roberto Cevoli's national soccer team result in a note, describing it as an "example of dedication in the face of prohibitive challenges"
Africa Guinea A committee of opposition groups, civil society organisations and activists in Guinea, known as Forces vives, called for the composition of a civil government by 1 January, announcing a new series of demonstrations and civil society mobilisations
Africa Mauritania The African Development Bank ran a capacity-building workshop for its stakeholders in Nouakchott, from November 4-8, on environmental and social safeguard requirements for the projects it is funding across the country
Europe Slovenia Triglav National Park, the oldest and largest nature park in Slovenia and one of the largest in Europe, celebrates its 100th anniversary this year
Asia Kazakhstan Aktau, a coastal city on the Caspian Sea, was named 'Cultural Capital of the Turkish World 2025' at the 41st meeting of the Permanent Council of the International Cultural Organisation of Turkey
Oceania Australia For a study on the gut health of the population, the Australian government agency responsible for scientific research asked citizens aged 14 and over to collect data on their flatulence via an app called Chart Your Fart
Europe Serbia Nineteen days after the fatal train station infrastructure disaster in Novi Sad, Tomislav Momirovic, who was construction minister when the station was being revamped, submitted his resignation; he is the second minister offering to quit over the tragedy