Europe Serbia Chinese and Russian companies have contributed in drafting Serbia’s mining regulations, now adopted by Parliament, raising concerns among non-governmental organizations, citizens and experts that say the practice could hide concessions
America Colombia President Gustavo Petro has warned of a “real threat” of possible US military action against Colombia after US President Donald Trump said an operation there “sounds good”, stressing the need for dialogue despite tensions over narcotics
Asia Myanmar On 4 January Independence Day, Myanmar’s junta granted amnesty to thousands of prisoners but excluded most political detainees; Activists said the move was symbolic and failed to address the continued detention of opposition figures and protest leaders
Asia Laos Laos and Vietnam will establish a joint university in Laos and expand student exchange programs; The initiative seeks to strengthen bilateral ties, improve higher education and develop human capital through closer academic and institutional cooperation
America Honduras Eight Latin American countries have rejected Honduras' vote recount decree sanctioned by President Xiomara Castro, arguing it has undermined the electoral authority after Nasry Asfura was officially declared winner of the disputed November 2025 elections
Africa Eritrea Walta Awards, cultural and arts competitions organized by the Ministry of Defense ended at Cinema Roma in Asmara with the victory of Egri-Mekel troupe from the Central Command, it covered dance, music, theater, directing, painting and narrative
Africa Gabon The Women’s Rise Observatory, with Business & Professional Women Gabon BPW Gabon and the Bank for Commerce and Entrepreneurship of Gabon BCEG, launched 'Rising Star Gabon 2026' aiming to identify, support and promote projects led by women entrepreneurs
Africa Mozambique As the N1 in Inhambane province was blocked by heavy rainfall and more such incidents can be expected during the current rainy season, the country once again realizes it is too dependent on its north-south highway, also key for imports from South Africa
America Nicaragua Dozens of prisoners have been freed, including some political detainees, to mark 19 years of Ortega’s rule in Nicaragua amid mounting pressure from other countries for the release of unjustly held individuals
America El Salvador A pilot phase of The Classroom Project has been launched; as announced in 2025, it will integrate Bitcoin education and bilingual learning into public schools to modernize education and promote financial literacy from as early as the age of 7
Africa Equatorial Guinea The ASHO delegation, responsible for distributing toys sent by the Vice President of the Republic to all children in Equatorial Guinea, reached the Riaba district, using as a facility the Riaba Municipal Stadium
Oceania Papua New Guinea About 80-100 million Kina, 1,6 to 2 million euros, has been cashed in Milne Bay in the las beech-de-mer (sea cucumber) season; Alotau chamber of commerce and industry said the money has directly benefitted coastal villages across outer islands and atolls
America Mexico Mexican and US officials met to discuss measures to combat drug cartels and narcoterrorist networks, with the US urging stronger cooperation to dismantle trafficking while Mexico stresses collaboration that respects its sovereignty
Africa Burundi A 5 year Tourism Marketing Plan has been launched to boost international arrivals, strengthen tourism offer and raise Burundi's profile as a safe and welcoming destination, with an improved access and hospitality infrastructure and better access roads