Asia Myanmar Construction of China–Myanmar railway, high-speed passenger and freight corridor linking Yunnan to Kyaukphyu deep-sea port on the Bay of Bengal, is being accelerated; the line will give China direct access to the Indian Ocean, bypassing the Malacca Strait
Africa Kenya Rising pollution, increasing population and climate threats are putting pressure on life in Lake Victoria Basin, experiencing a wave of death of fish stock; report shows that industrial waste and untreated sewage continue to contaminate the waters
Europe Spain Forty years have passed since the birth of the pioneering movement against political violence in the Basque Country following the political assassinations of 25 Nov1985; "Gesto por la Paz" fulfilled its objective with the end of ETA terrorism in 2011
Asia Saudi Arabia Residents aged 60 years and above reached 1,7 million, or 4,8% of the total population according to the 2025 Elderly Statistics Bulletin, and Saudis represent 69%; the survey revealed a very high level of life satisfaction among the elderly, around 91%
America El Salvador The state of emergency in El Salvador has been extended for the 45th time as part of the government’s anti-gang strategy, despite mounting human rights concerns over abuses, deaths in custody, and the prolonged suspension of constitutional guarantees
Africa Guinea Starting 29 November 2025 driver's license will be mandatory for all motorcycle taxi drivers, at a fixed price; reactions are multiplying and in the industrial city of Kamsar the union is requesting a postponement as drivers are not financially prepared
Asia China Authorities will launch investigations and criminal probes for the deadly blaze that engulfed 8 residential blocks in Tai Po, Hong Kong, causing 35 deaths and 280 missing: the rapid spread of fire was “unusual” with styrofoam material found in buildings
Asia Turkey A livestock carrier with 2.900 cattle, half of them pregnant, was held off the Turkish coast for over a month by authorities refusing permit for the livestock to be unloaded citing documents issues causing animals’ suffering and death of newborn calves
Africa Libya ICC made “unprecedented” progress over the past six months in efforts to deliver justice for crimes committed in Libya; Deputy Prosecutor said a “new momentum” is paving the way for ICC's first trial related to Libya and urged closer collaboration
America Colombia Harsh criticism rained upon Colombia after military bombings against armed groups have killed at least 15 recruited minors since August, revealing a sharp shift in President Petro’s strategy despite his initial pledge for “total peace”
Europe Greece The torch for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics was lit in an indoor and scaled-down ceremony in ancient Olympia; the traditional ceremony at the stadium where the Games were born in ancient Greece was redesigned due to heavy rain warnings
America Honduras Farmers in Honduras have blocked key roads in protest against potato imports from Mexico and Guatemala, which have caused local price crashes, demanding government action to protect national production and halt illegal and legal foreign shipments
Asia Laos A major local government overhaul will create 640 new sub-districts; The reform aims to streamline governance, bring authorities closer to communities, and strengthen local development as part of a broader modernization push
Africa Chad Minister of Foreign Affairs and African Integration and Chadians received Qatar's Ambassador in N'Djamena reviewing bilateral relations and areas of cooperation within diplomatic engagement aimed at deepening coordination at bilateral and regional level