Asia Bhutan Bhutan Fashion Week starting in Paro celebrates the fusion of innovation and heritage, with 20 Bhutanese designers showcasing work that blends sustainable contemporary fashion with traditional fabrics; The runaway is set in the historic center of the town
Europe Slovakia A €1,3 million EU-backed upgrade of Pustý hrad, the “Deserted Castle”, will begin this autumn; the mediaeval ruin overlooking the town of Zvolen, a popular destination for hikers and history lovers, will improve both visitor experience and infrastructure
Africa Ghana Ghana confirmed the commercial viability of a new oil and gas discovery that will boost crude oil production; the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition described the development as a significant milestone in Ghana's upstream petroleum sector
Africa Sudan Women leaders have called to resist any word or action that constitutes incitement to discrimination, hostility, violence, racism by all peaceful and effective means and to make clear the impact of the war on people’s life and destinies
Africa Somalia A controversial voter registration campaign as been intensified, with reports alleging that security forces are forcibly compelling citizens to register, thus raising alarms about the legitimacy and safety of the upcoming “one person, one vote” election
Europe Monaco 42 teams from 20 countries, all developing real-world solutions for cleaner yachting, are taking part in 12th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge; bringing together innovators and researchers, the event is a testing ground for next-generation marine technologies
Asia Maldives A surge in tourism was registered in the first 6 months of 2025, with visitor arrivals reaching over 1,1 million and a milestone one millionth tourist was welcomed earlier than ever before
Asia Iran President Pezeshkian announced the suspension of Iran'a cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency following parliament approval of a bill with general and specific provisions on the matter, a politically-motivated resolution
Oceania New Zealand Publisher Stuff has announced it will close around 15 community newspapers, including its 'historic' Auckland free press: the digital wave continues to wash through the industry that sees a number of well-known newspapers set to close in the next weeks
America Jamaica A major pipeline break on the Coral Gardens main road in St James has again impacted businesses and residents in the area, at the same spot where the water main burst in May 2024; the line is now closed at points, people in the area without water.
Europe Montenegro As coastal municipalities and northern ones advocate for decentralization to manage coastline and forests, President Milatović said the issue is not whether management will central or local, but that a frame is set to guarantee the best management
Africa Mauritius Debate is increasing around the pension reform, with specific criticism on parliamentary pensions, namely on the age of eligibility; many are calling on the government act so that the same pension criteria apply equally to all citizens
America Barbados Three nurses at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital were attacked by a patient wielding a sharp object in the second violent incident targeting the caretakers community in less than a month, prompting renewed calls for urgent action to protect healthcare staff
Europe Croatia A formal recommendation has been issued advising Croatian citizens not to travel to Serbia, postponing any non-essential visit and exercising increased caution