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
Asia North Korea A relaxation of rules around private vehicle ownership and a growing class of relatively affluent consumers are driving a surge in the number of cars on the streets of Pyongyang, testing the city’s infrastructure
America Uruguay Ranked as the Latin American country with the highest quality of life in 2025, Uruguay has surpassed global powers like the US, Japan, and Switzerland due to its political stability, safety, healthcare, and environmental conditions
America Antigua and Barbuda Cancer Centre could reopen after refitting in early 2026: the old equipment was removed last week by Swedish Elekta and new equipment will be installed soon; closed in 2023 and sold in 2024, now reopening under new management
America Bahamas The new Polycarbonate Biometric Voter’s Card, to be rolled out before elections, has been presented to the media in a press conference hosted by the Parliamentary Registration Department to enhance public awareness
Africa Algeria A new generation of female journalists is using social media and magazines to give voice to Algerian women; as women's rights remain precarious and gender violence regularly makes headlines, women's press occupies a niche but fundamental place
Europe Moldova 150 delegates are meeting in Chisinau until 21 November to promote child protection against exploitation and sexual abuse under the Lanzarote Convention; Moldova is strengthening institutional response with new legislation and prevention programs
Africa Botswana Local manufacturer Botala Plastics has launched the nationwide rollout of its compostable bags; the initiative is major contribution to environmental protection and improves waste management, as Botswana intensifies efforts to curb plastic pollution
America Peru The first direct-to-cell satellite connectivity project has been approved in Peru to expand mobile access in remote and border areas, aiming to benefit over 53.000 communities and improve emergency communication nationwide
Africa Liberia Mothers of Tomorrow, a women’s advocacy group, has endorsed the Ministry of Labor’s recent decision to increase annual work permit fees for foreign workers from US$1.000 to US$3.000, describing the move as necessary for protecting Liberian jobs
Europe Kosovo Another round of snap elections look inevitable after Glauk Konjufca, the Vetevendosje party’s second proposal for prime minister, failed to get a majority of votes in parliament; the country has kept on with no government for the best part of 2025
Oceania Australia All flights have resumed in three major Australia airports after a technical issue with air traffic control communications sent terminals into chaos; Airservices Australia is addressing an issue with the systems at its Melbourne Air Traffic Service Centre
Africa Burkina Faso Citizenship is extended to Black Americans within the frame of a 'Welcome Home' program designed to boost economy by supporting the coming back of 700 African Americans, Afro-Caribbeans and Afro-Europeans who commit to live and invest in Burkina Faso
Africa Zambia Professionals from various health institutions have convened at Kabwe Central Hospital for a 9-day training in Emergency Preparedness for Senior Nurses and Midwives, enhancing leadership skills on cholera, measles, mpox and climate related threats