Africa Mauritius Genre Statistics 2025 still show men dominate the economy and retain most of the political power, but show increasing weaknesses in education, health and certain social behaviors
Oceania Nauru The island's main phosphate mines were closed in the 1980s, although phosphate mining and exports resumed in 2005; the government estimates that the secondary deposits have a remaining life of about 30 years, but the island's landscape has been devastated
Asia North Korea Russian tourists on a ski trip would be the first international travelers to visit North Korea since its borders closed in 2020, reported Russian state-run Tass news agency, underscoring deepening cooperation between Pyongyang and Moscow
America Jamaica Professional services were commissioned to conduct an assessment of the Jamaica brand to develop a national brand strategy, while the Prime Minister called on all Jamaicans to do their part to protect the Jamaica brand
Asia Pakistan Pakistan's Supreme Court rejected an attempt by former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party to retain its traditional election symbol, a cricket bat, in the latest setback for the jailed leader ahead of the general election
Asia Kyrgyzstan A new bus station was inaugurated in Bishkek at the intersection of the ring road and Alma-Ata Street to relocate the eastern bus station; it is served by minibuses that transport citizens to the different regions
Oceania Tuvalu The government is trying to reduce greenhouse gases and use sustainable energy, but it has too few resources to deal with it alone, and after the pandemic in 2020, the most important climate adaptation projects in the government's plans have been delayed
America Brazil Western donors to the Amazon Fund have warned Brazil against using it to pave a major road in the rainforest; the German government, the fund's second-biggest donor, stated that supporting such a project is against the fund's rules
America Belize The Belizean government held a ceremony for the rehabilitation of 1,6 km of the Corozal Free Zone Access Road; the improved road is expected to boost trade, investment opportunities, and the number of visitors in the free zone
Europe Moldova Over 5.500 books were donated by hundreds of people as part of the 'Library Under the Christmas Tree' initiative, launched by the government for the second year running; the donated books will reach kindergartens and school libraries across the country
Africa Gambia Mai Fatty, leader of the Gambia Moral Congress, has urged Gambia and Senegal to foster closer collaboration to lead the fight against insecurity in the subregion following a rise in violence, conflict, drug trafficking, piracy, extremism and other threats
Africa Cape Verde The country has been declared malaria-free by WHO; PM Ulisses Correia e Silva welcomed this achievement, emphasising its importance for tourism as it removes a constraint on mobility, it eliminates a perception and it strengthens health confidence
Asia Kuwait The Health Minister issued two decisions to add chemicals to the list of controlled drugs and psychotropic substances, as part of ongoing efforts to combat drug abuse and regulate their use and trafficking in accordance with international standards
Europe Monaco With over 1 million purchases, +150% on 2022,, 2023 was a record year for Carlo, a payment app designed exclusively for the Principality; it can be used in over 600 points of sale and counts around 65.000 users