Asia Myanmar An armed attack on a Buddhist monastery in Sagaing region on 11 July left at least 23 civilians dead, including four children; The massacre reflects the deepening vulnerability of civilians amid the country’s ongoing civil conflict
Asia Qatar The Qatar Skydive team of the Joint Special Forces claimed three medals at the Skydive World Cup Series held in Klatovy, Czech Republic, with 44 international teams participating
Asia Iraq The oil sector, vital for Iraq's economy, is facing both a potential export crisis, with difficult negotiations with the Kurdistan Regional Government and possible US sanctions, and an expansion of production in southern oil fields
Asia Jordan The Public Security Directorate and Europol signed a Working Arrangement establishing a formal legal framework for cooperation and exchange of expertise to enhance joint efforts to prevent and combat transnational crime affecting both the EU and Jordan
Asia Thailand Citizenship will be granted to 140.000 stateless people born in Thailand mainly from ethnic minorities long excluded from full rights; the move excludes migrant workers and aims to resolve decades of legal limbo for hill-tribe communities
Asia South Korea After a 17-month boycott over the government’s plan to boost med school admissions, medical students announced their return to classes; They urged academic support and reforms in training, while trusting Parliament and the government to guide improvements
Asia India A preliminary investigation into last month’s plane crash found that the fuel was switched off to both engines after takeoff, but offered no explanation why; experts say it can either be intentional or an electronic failure, basically excluding mistake
Asia East Timor Following a rabies outbreak last month that killed at least 6 people in different municipalities, national health authorities have issued a circular detailing measure to be strictly followed; rules include vaccination of animals and legal responsibility
Asia Kyrgyzstan Amendments to the law on restricting the circulation of plastic bags and products now make room for the reintroduction of single-use plastic dining implements, PET bottles, plastic food packaging: previously fully banned, now banned only if non-recyclable
Asia Kazakhstan Exchange rates boards will no longer be allowed on the streets or outdoors starting 9 September 2025; new rule applies to all currency exchange points, except those in airports, railway stations, business centers, casinos, border checkpoints
Asia Jordan An archeological campaign is studying the irrigation systems around Gadara, Yarmouk area; the town was connected to a 170km water network built between AD 90 and AD 210 that supplied Decapolis cities, including Abila and Adraha (now Daraa, in Syria)
Asia Uzbekistan Another child who became disabled after taking Doc-1 Max has died, adding to the dozens of officially recognized victims of the Doc-1 Max and Ambronol cold syrups from India's Marion Biotech; mass poisoning occurred from September to December 2022
Asia Qatar Art Basel announced it will debut in Qatar with a new format and artist Wael Shawky as Director; the inaugural edition of the fair will run on 5–7 February 2026, with Preview Days on 3 and 4