Oceania Nauru Nauru embraces a name change, and the beginning of renewed national pride, as the President decided to get back to traditional name Naoero for the country without holding a referendum
America Nicaragua Over 1730 cases of Chikungunya have been registered in Nicaragua since the beginning of the year; symptoms can be similar to those of Dengue fever, and authorities recommend a professional evaluation for the diagnosis
Europe Latvia Establishing a joint airline would provide strategic benefits for all three Baltic countries in the long term, Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs told reporters after a meeting with Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius in Riga
Africa Libya Ten alleged "terrorists" have been executed at the notorious Garnada military prison near Shahat in eastern Libya, without proper trial; experts say the occurrence is casting shadow over the US-backed unification drive
Europe France Champagne producers are picking their grapes in what is recorded as the region’s earliest harvest ever, after extreme heat and drought accelerated ripening; growers have a narrow window to preserve the quality of the region’s world-famous sparkling wine
Asia Lebanon The stance of one of Hezbollah's political council member that the party hasn't closed doors to direct communication with the US and that decision will be made according to interests and circumstances has raised questions among adversaries and allies
Africa Madagascar Gold collection points will be established in Ambilobe, Maevatanana, Mananjary and Miandrivazo to allow the Central Bank of Madagascar to strengthen the country's gold reserves while promoting the formalization and improved traceability of the sector
Africa Kenya Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission admitted an error in its tender for a new elections management system that required bidders to provide performance security at 20% of the contract price instead of 10%; IEBC denied favoring South Korean firm
Asia Maldives A bill on seizing property acquired through criminal activity was submitted it to Parliament; it establishes a legal framework to confiscate property obtained through criminal offences, closing avenues for offenders to profit from such assets
America Dominica The new international airport terminal is taking shape as construction continues towards completion; contractors say it is designed to withstand a changing climate with cutting-edge technology, authorities expect completion by September 2027
Asia Jordan For the cable car project, that will connect key sites and landmarks, preparatory works have begun in downtown Amman; In a joint statement Ministry of Tourism and Greater Amman Municipality confirm that the buildings involved aren't classified as heritage
Africa Central African Republic The dangerous state of disrepair of several streets and alleyways in the center of Bangui has prompted residents to call on the government to address the situation before the rainy season, radio Ndeke Luka reported
Asia Iran President Pezeshkian stressed that war shouldn't be viewed as the answer to every crisis, said Iran can overcome challenges and safeguard its national interests through prudence and strategic planning, praising resilience in various segments of society
Africa Egypt A delegation of China’s Institute for the Control of Agrochemicals ICAMA met with Minister of Agriculture to consolidate the two nations' partnership in the management, registration and monitoring of agricultural pesticides and to discuss local production