Africa Sudan Democratic Bloc coalition presented a political roadmap centred on intra-Sudanese dialogue alongside a proposed U.S.-mediated ceasefire to end Sudan’s civil war; the plan address root causes of the conflict and establish a framework for sustainable peace
Asia Yemen A fuel shortage has disrupted vital sectors and services, paralyzed transport and power generation, with aviation and public electricity among the hardest hit; the crisis has forced reliance on emergency support from Saudi Arabia
Europe Vatican City Pope Leo XIV visited Assisi for Go! 2026, the Franciscan Youth Meeting, on the 800th anniversary of death of Saint Francis, saying the faithful should oppose fundamentalism within societies tempted to place religion at the service of competing identities
Asia Uzbekistan Six residential blocks at Newport housing complex in Tashkent's Yakkasaray district were constructed without proper registration with the regional oversight body, while three blocks received required approvals from Architectural and Urban Planning Council
Europe Monaco Seven years after its launch, Monte-Carlo Beer, well established in the Principality, is accelerating its growth in foreign markets and evolving to meet new habits of beer lovers aiming to become the benchmark beer on the French Riviera
America Costa Rica Thousands of Costa Ricans responded to the call to defend the Judiciary, overflowing San José in a demonstration under the slogan ‘democracy is not negotiable’; a budget cut for the Judiciary is among the elements that sparked protests
America Argentina Government is “getting closer every day” to recovering sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, President Milei said, escalating a diplomatic row stemming from Argentina’s politically charged World Cup victory over England weeks ago
Europe Moldova 330 kV Balti-Dnestrovsk Balti-Dnestrovsk transmission line was heavily damaged by heavy rain and strong winds: 10 high-voltage pylons were damaged or knocked down near the city of Balti and Moldelectrica said complete repairing could take over a week
Asia Pakistan Federal Investigation Agency FIA has established a specialised unit to investigate crimes committed through the dark web; it will focus on tracking cybercriminals involved in online illicit activities using advanced cyber-forensics tools
Asia Iraq Apple officially enters Iraq’s regulated digital market under new digital services framework, having met the country’s standards for digital platforms and services, according to the Communications and Media Commission CMC
America United States Arizona, Nevada and California face potentially drastic cuts in the water they can use from the Colorado River under a plan the Trump administration recently released: as regional temperatures have risen, the river has shrunk under 'exploit-range' levels
America Haiti Entering second week of voter registration, expansion continues into West Department without major disruptions, but is still limited to parts of the area as insecurity continues to keep much of the department beyond the reach of election officials
America Guyana Guyana registered ANSA McAL's strongest regional performance in the first 6 months of 2026, with revenue rising 19,7% driven by steady economic expansion in the country leading to higher profits and stronger earnings across its operations
America Barbados Newly passed law on beneficial ownership will not require businesses to submit additional information but will centralise and streamline data already collected under existing rules; the reform is key to safeguarding Barbados’ financial reputation