Asia Malaysia 4.105 former inmates who completed sentences or rehabilitation between 2020 and 9 July rejoined regular workforce, mainly in manufacturing, construction, agriculture, food service, and retail and 2,.600 benefited from Daya Kerjaya job-incentive program
America Panama The Panama Canal Authority has formally hired a legal team for strategic advice regarding congressional investigations, executive decisions and US policies after Donald Trump’s claims on the canal
Africa Tunisia The UN human rights chief denounced the "persecution of political opponents" in Tunisia, urging the authorities to stop the wave of arbitrary arrests and detentions
Asia Myanmar The abrupt US aid suspension to Myanmar threatens millions amid ongoing conflict; amnesty International warns that cutting humanitarian support worsens civilian suffering, limiting access to food, healthcare, and basic needs in war-affected regions
America Uruguay Uruguay declared a national health alert after bird flu cases were detected in Argentina’s Chaco province, urging poultry farmers and veterinarians to enhance surveillance, biosecurity, and preventive measures to mitigate risks to biodiversity
Asia Laos Champasack Province plans to elevate the Million-Year-Old Volcano in Paksong District to a national tourist attraction; development includes upgrading the 17 km road and adding restaurants and accommodations to boost eco-tourism and local economic growth
America Paraguay A severe drought in Paraguay's Chaco has forced the relocation of over 40.000 cattle due to low water levels in the Pilcomayo River, causing high costs, livestock losses, and market impacts
Asia Bhutan The Royal Academy of Performing Arts RAPA is transforming into the Royal Institute of Performing Arts RIPA: to preserve Bhutanese culture a new four-year diploma will train artists, foster research, expand global collaborations for cultural sustainability
Africa Togo For a virtual museum project, on which authorities are working, a workshop was organized in Lomé and museum staff were trained in inventory techniques and the use of the ID Art app
Asia United Arab Emirates Dubai said it plans to build a solar plant with storage batteries for uninterrupted energy supply, just a month after Abu Dhabi unveiled a similar $6 billion project
Asia Uzbekistan More than 400 greenhouses, factories and social facilities were found in violation of emission regulations in the capital and Tashkent province, reported the press service of the Ministry of the Environment
Africa Tanzania The construction of Tanzania's first fishing harbour by China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd, one of China's leading construction companies, has reached 79%
Oceania Vanuatu The new interest rate has been increased from 2,5% to 2,75%; the initiative of the Reserve Bank of Vanuatu aims to control inflation, with the economy expected to grow by 3,6% this year
Oceania Tonga Ten cases of dengue fever have been confirmed in Tonga and according to the Minister of Health the are likely to increase