Asia Turkey Ankara is preparing for NATO Summit scheduled for 7–8 July 2026, the second hosted by Turkey with the one in Istanbul in 2004; this year's non-NATO guest list comprises East-Asian and Pacific powers, the absence of the central Asian block stands out
America Barbados Barbados may soon be removed from Financial Action Task Force's Grey List, as indicated by International Monetary Fund delegation, which highlights significant steps to strengthen its regulatory framework against money laundering and terrorist financing
Europe Kosovo The total number of air passengers in September 2023 was 304.420, or 20,3% more than in the same period of the previous year, while the number of rail passengers was 4.990, or 24,9% fewer
America Honduras In Tegucigalpa hundreds of protesters, supported by opposition parties, voiced discontent over the appointment of public officials, alleging insufficient votes in the National Congress
Africa South Africa 200.000 schoolchildren in the South African province of KwaZulu Natal still have to walk more than three kilometres every day to get to class
America Guatemala Guatemala’s avocado market is currently eyeing India, a potential market of 1,4 billion people, with the Minister of Economy citing its privileged geographic position and the potential of surpassing the US$1,5 billion that were done in exports in 2022
Africa Central African Republic After a 10-year suspension, Ethiopian Airlines relaunched passenger services to Bangui, interrupted due to insecurity for political and military crisis in 2013; the resumption of operations proves a better security climate, according to observers
Oceania New Zealand New Zealand Department of Conservation has invited fishermen and divers to become citizen scientists and share what they see in the water this summer, as this can make a significant contribution to research by reporting sightings and incidental catches
Africa Angola The new Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport has been officially inaugurated; President Joao Lourenco declared that it "will not only serve Angola, but will also be a crucial hub for airport transport in Africa and around the world"
America Colombia Tentative projections in Colombia suggest a 9% to 12% net increase in the minimum wage for 2024, following a 16% rise in late 2022, potentially bringing the net salary to around 1,3 Colombian million pesos per month, around €300
Europe Ukraine Moving schools underground, missile-proof and capable of withstanding a nuclear attack is becoming a reality in eastern Ukraine: Kharkiv built new schools below the surface and shells capable of withstanding an S-300 missile and radiation
America Ecuador To enhance international supply chain security and trade facilitation, a Mutual Recognition for such operations of Panama and Ecuador was signed, promoting adherence to safety requirements and monitoring of supply chain processes for certified operators
Asia Bahrain Hundreds of luxurious local and international jewellery and watch brands participated in the five-day Jewellery Arabia and Scent Arabia 2023 exhibition, which opened at Exhibition World Bahrain in Sakhir
Asia Indonesia A pyramid hidden in a hillside on an island in West Java Gunung Padang may be the oldest in the world according to an interdisciplinary team of archaeologists, geophysicists and geologists; in 1998 it was declared a national cultural heritage site