Africa Gambia In preparation for the 2026 elections, journalists and civil society players are receiving specialised training to help them detect and counter misinformation before it fuels tension and confusion
Oceania New Zealand An award-winning Auckland bakery has temporarily closed after receiving E-grade, the lowest possible food safety rating for a risk associated with its pest control
Africa Mali Trade with China increased by 170% thanks to customs exemption; figures have been revealed during a press conference, as the Ambassador of PRC discussed the advantages of zero customs tariffs for Mali
Asia Kazakhstan As mountain tourism grows, rescuers, tourism officials and mountaineers are raising concerns about increasing number of unprepared hikers venturing into dangerous terrain influenced by social media; mandatory registration for tourists is being considered
Asia India 49 organisations and collectives, 553 environmentalists and academics, citizens wrote a letter to Chief Justice demanding that the Supreme Court withdraw oral remarks that cast doubt on the right of communities to seek enforcement of environmental law
Europe France France has banned Israel’s National Security Minister Ben-Gvir from its territory after footage of him taunting abducted flotilla activists earlier this week triggered international criticism
Asia Jordan On the Kingdom’s 80th Independence Day, the Dead Sea "Corniche" was inaugurated; with several promenade and entertainment areas, it will enhance the offer for domestic tourism, serving citizens along Dead Sea coast with highest standards
Africa Mauritania Over 12.000 sheep were transported from Mauritania to Rao, in the bordering Saint-Louis region in Senegal, one of the key markets of the region
America Jamaica A Kingston-bound flight was forced to return to Miami and several other international services were delayed or rescheduled in Jamaica for temporary airspace restrictions linked to SpaceX's Flight 12 launch from Starbase, Texas, US
Asia China Worst coal mine accident in over 15 years leaves at leas 90 dead; President Xi Jinping called for authorities to “spare no effort” in treating the injured and conducting search and rescue operations in Liushenyu, Qinyuan County, Shanxi Province
Oceania Solomon Islands Seaweed farming is emerging as a new source of income for coastal villagers in Ward 16, in Malaita Province; after initial skepticism, the recently introduced edible marine crop is proving increasingly promising
Africa Namibia Procurement process for a contractor to redevelop Independence Stadium in Windhoek is expected to be launched within the second quarter of financial year 2026, 13 months after announced plans to fit five stadiums across the country to CAF CatIII standards
Asia Iran A senior Iranian cleric said women without proper hijab should not be excluded from wartime gatherings, while Nour News, affiliated with Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, called for reason and moderation over ideological confrontation
Europe Russia Economic crisis in Russia is reportedly eroding Putin’s immense popularity, but he would still be well above 60%; official and independent polls agree on the decline of approval ratings since the start of economy's contraction, from 2025 onwards