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
Europe Kosovo Former intelligence agency chief Driton Gashi was sentenced to four years and eight months’ prison following a retrial for his role in the highly controversial deportation of so-called ‘Gulenists’ to Turkey in 2018
Africa Somalia Federal government omitted the UAE - with which it cut ties this January - from its official statement condemning Iran's retaliation on Gulf countries, while it mentioned Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait
Asia Tajikistan Starlink satellite communication system is now available in Tajikistan, according to an announcement made by the company on its official X account
Africa Sao Tome and Principe Geographic and Cadastral Services - responsible for the planning and urbanization of the national territory - can't access the office and staff are at home: the owner of the building closed the property after years of unpaid rent
Asia Cambodia A landfill operator in Koh Kong province has been fined after authorities found evidence of illegal trash burning, violating environmental regulations; The practice caused air pollution and posed health risks to nearby communities;
Europe Monaco Pope Leo XIV will make an apostolic visit to Monaco on 28 March; though the tradition of respectful diplomatic relations and historical ties with the Holy See have always been strong, it is the first time ever a Pontiff will set foot in the country
Asia Vietnam The Monsoon Music Festival in Hanoi, Vietnam’s largest international music event, transforms the city into a multi venue cultural hub; over 70 local and international acts performing across Old Quarter, it activates public spaces while boosting tourism
Europe Russia In the Arctic zone of the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous Okrug one of the most significant oil fields of the past 30 years has been discovered, within the South Novoportovsky and Saletinsky license areas; reserves are estimated at around 55 million tons of oil
Europe Andorra The iconic Àliga slope in El Tarter has hosted the Women’s Ski World Cup in Downhill and Super-G; welcoming the top speed specialists on the planet Andorra keeps raising its positioning as global sport destination
Oceania Samoa Samoa’s tourism operators are warning that newly implemented airport charges could discourage visitors and disrupt overseas trade relationships, while the Samoa Tourism Authority (STA) says it was not consulted prior to the increases
Europe Luxembourg Le Bovary, Luxembourg’s first literary café, shut down after ten years of activity; the mood will change, but the café won't be lost, reopening soon with news owners
Asia Brunei 700 officers and staff of the Ministry of Development and of the Ministry of Religious Affairs participated in the Tedarus Al-Quran for Ramadhan 1447 Hijrah at Istana Nurul Iman male and female surau on 11th consecutive night of ceremony at the palace
America Trinidad and Tobago Activist Nafeesa Mohammed is calling on PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar to meet with leaders of the Muslim community ahead of her upcoming meeting with US President Trump, following the Government’s withdrawal of support for Israel in its conflict with Iran