Asia Syria Germany's Ministry of Transport lifted the landing ban and normalized passenger traffic with Syria from 27 July 2026, thus opening to direct flights Düsseldorf-Damascus today 29 July, Berlin Brandenburg-Damascus and Cologne/Bonn-Aleppo on 1 August
America Brazil The Supreme Court has begun voting on the decriminalization of abortion, potentially allowing it up to 12 weeks into pregnancy, a significant shift as abortion is currently permitted only in specific cases, including rape and life-threatening situations
Europe Slovakia Freedom and Solidarity called on parties running for election that are below the eligibility threshold to withdraw from the fight, pointing out that a large number of democratic votes, crucial for the formation of a government, would be lost
Asia Vietnam Vietnam's Top 10 digital technology companies in 2023 have been announced at a ceremony held in Hanoi; among them are Viettel Solutions, OneMount Group, VNPT, Mobifone, Rang Dong and FPT
Europe Latvia The amount of litter found on beaches in Latvia is much higher than allowed by EU environmental standards and is increasing year after year
Asia Uzbekistan Chinese Dongfeng Special Car Company intends to set up a $100m electric bus production unit in the Furkat district, with an annual production capacity of 1.000 units
Europe Moldova Gas supply contract with Russia's Gazprom will be maintained to avoid power price crisis and difficulties in the separatist region of Transnistria
Oceania Fiji Fewer boys (79%) than girls (97%) finish high school, the Permanent Secretary of Education pointed out, sharing the latest data from the Fiji Education Staff Appointment
America Argentina President Alberto Fernández stressed the importance of recognizing victims of state terrorism, emphasizing the need to confront those who deny the dictatorship's consequences
Europe Iceland The rate of daily alcohol consumption among patients admitted to the Vogur Detoxification and Rehabilitation Centre with alcohol-related problems has more than tripled in the past 40 years
Africa Sudan Sudan's state-owned mining services company said its gold production has dropped to two tons due to ongoing clashes, down from 18 tons in 2022
Asia East Timor Asia, Justice and Rights - a non-profit human rights organisation - is working for justice for victims of past human rights violations, including sexual violence during Indonesian occupation, and to fight impunity
Africa Benin The extension into Benin of the Koutammakou site, between north-east Togo and north-west Benin, inhabited by the Batammariba people, has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list
Africa South Sudan The acting mayor of South Sudan's capital Juba, Emmanuel Khamis Richard, was sacked after a video was released showing him slapping a street vendor, according to local newspaper reports