America Colombia Abelardo De La Espriella has become the new president-elect of Colombia in a tight run-off; the far-right lawyer was openly backed by US President Trump
Africa Eritrea A Chinese project developer has been selected to build the first photovoltaic solar energy storage facility in Eritrea - photovoltaic solar power plant and energy storage system - financed by the African Development Bank
Asia East Timor Timor-Leste's PM is confident of resolving a years-long dispute with the Albanese government over the future of a multibillion-dollar gas project, confiding in the fact that "the current Australian government is more open than the previous one"
America Paraguay Paraguay is facing over 100 active wildfires amid a heatwave with temperatures surpassing 40 degrees Celsius, escalating the situation as authorities combat flames predominantly caused by human activity
America Peru The US has returned a 16th-century document to Peru, stolen around 100 years ago from Peru's National Archives
America Antigua and Barbuda During the 46th CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting, Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne updated on the progress of LIAT 2020, the new regional air service, announcing a partnership with Nigeria's Air Peace, estimated at $80 million
Asia Afghanistan Kyrgyz mining company "ALLATOY" expressed interest in investing in Afghanistan's mineral resources, particularly gold mines, during a meeting with the Taliban movement's acting Minister of Mines and Petroleum
Africa Benin In a historic move to strengthen economic and diplomatic ties, Nigeria and Benin have embarked on a strategic initiative to improve bilateral trade through a series of efforts including the exchange of personnel between their central banks
Africa Equatorial Guinea The training of civil society groups on the importance of the Long-Term Vision for the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Strategy has continued
America Guyana Guyana's agricultural advancement has received a boost with a new greenhouse at the Guyana School of Agriculture, empowering women with agricultural skills through partnerships with Global Affairs Canada, IICA, and the UNDP's EnGenDER project
Europe Montenegro The number of cruise passengers docking in Montenegro in 2023 increased by 31,7% on 2022 to reach 571.124 visitors, according to the country's statistical office
America Mexico In Mexico City, hundreds gathered at the Monument to the Revolution for a "mass nap" to mark World Sleep Day, advocating for sleep as essential for health; a protest promoting wellness and work-life balance
Asia Kuwait Amer Hayat, head of communications at the Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority, said 3 new internet cables will be installed to boost connectivity
America Panama Panama has been removed from the EU's high-risk countries list for money laundering and terrorism financing, signalling significant progress in anti-money laundering measures and counterterrorism efforts