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 Yemen Armed Houthi militants raided the headquarters of ONG Oxfam on Hadda Street in Sana’a in a escalation against humanitarian operations in Yemen; local sources say communications equipment and other organizational assets were confiscated, members detained
Europe Hungary The utility price cuts have been defended, and Hungary will receive full exemption from US sanctions on Russian energy Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced after talks with US President Donald Trump in Washington
America Belize Investments in infrastructure, credit access, and labor force inclusion are expected to ease tourism bottlenecks, support private sector growth, and address one of the Caribbean's widest gender gaps in workforce participation
Asia Uzbekistan Public mural titled Sog‘lom kelajak - Healthy Future was unveiled by WHO and the Ministry of Health to end World Health Day 2025 campaign “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures” dedicated to improving maternal and newborn health that began in April
Africa Benin President Djangoun, a Beninese style icon is setting standards for fashionistas around the continent; his viral videos count over 10 million views and fans check follow his wildly creative, award-winning, handmade outfits
Europe Croatia The 47th edition of Interliber, the International Book and Reading Fair, is about to open at Zagreb Fair; from 11 to 16 November the classic event will bring together publishers, booksellers, authors and literature lovers from Croatia and abroad
America Brazil Supreme Court has rejected former president Jair Bolsonaro's appeal against his 27-year sentence for attempting a coup after the 2022 election, confirming his conviction for plotting to stay in power and undermine democracy
Asia Sri Lanka The National Organization of Retired Teachers and Principals staged a protest outside Parliament, demanding that the rights under the Subodhani salary recommendations be recognized in the 2026 State budget
America Trinidad and Tobago 24 quarries on strike shut down operations citing the urgent need for reform in the sector to “safeguard livelihoods”; 100.000 jobs across the construction industry are at risk if supply chain is disrupted from the very basic, the sand
Africa Zambia Road safety enforcement efforts have been intensified; in a routine inspection a light truck at the Kasama Toll-Gate was impounded after it was dangerously overloaded with goods and carrying 45 passengers on top of the cargo
Africa Senegal A viral video showing Senegal's entry in fighter jet manufacturing was proven a deepfake; a recent partnership involves the purchase of Super Tucano training aircraft from Brazil and local production hasn't been announced from authorities or companies
Africa Sierra Leone To confront Sierra Leone’s escalating Kush crisis new measures have been announced, including a special court dedicated to trying drug-related cases; President Bio also instructed the chief justice to develop a new sentencing practice direction
Oceania Solomon Islands According to the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index CPI released by Transparency International, the Solomon Islands has been ranked 43rd most corrupt country in the world