Nine activists have reportedly been sentenced to lengthy prison terms in Myanmar following protests against December's military-backed elections.
Israel has reportedly criticized Canada's position that illegal settlements in occupied Palestinian territory jeopardise peace and stability.
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega reportedly intends to prevent those he labels as 'traitors' from participating in future elections.
According to Al Jazeera, Saudi Arabia is seeking international partners to form a coalition to protect shipping in the Red Sea following expanded strikes on energy tankers.
