Africa Cape Verde Cape Verde has entered the world's Top 30 in governance indices: the latest World Economics assessment for 2026 gave it an A rating and a score of 74, being the only African country with this distinction, thus sitting in first place on the continent
Asia Pakistan Pakistan will play its T20 World Cup match against India after the government cleared the team’s participation, ending uncertainty over political tensions; Officials said the decision balances sports diplomacy with national interests
Africa Mauritius After openly criticizing Chagos agreement as a weakness and military debacle on UK's side, US President Trump conceded his placet to the long-negotiated 99-years long deal saying it is "the Best PM Starmer could make"
Africa Liberia Five major streets in Saclepea City will be paved, a development local authorities say will spur business growth and urban development making the town one of Nimba County’s most economically vibrant urban centers
Asia Brunei Students of a girls' Arabic religious secondary school have participated in the Haj Manasik Simulation Programme, which aimed at strengthening understanding of the haj pilgrimage and their determination to perform the pilgrimage
Africa South Sudan At least 3.000 head of cattle and 80 donkeys were stolen by armed assailants during a night raid in a village on the outskirts of the Jonglei State capital, Bor; locals lament that there were no adequate police in the village
Africa Central African Republic Renewed violence in the country’s south-eastern Haut-Mbomou prefecture is testing President Touadéra new government third term, with deadly clashes between national forces and AAKG militia, originally formed with Russian backing
Europe Slovenia Slovenia's last remaining operational coal mine, Velenje will be wound down over the next twenty years at the cost of over €1.1 billion; commercial mining is scheduled to stop in 2033, the target year for the country to phase out coal
Europe Russia Health workers in Kemerovo are reporting delayed and reduced salaries as the region registers record-breaking budget deficit due to coal industry crisis; delayed payments have been recurrent across Russia, particularly in areas reliant on state funding
Oceania Solomon Islands The long-awaited Technical and Vocational Education and Training Policy has been launched; unified guidelines for all TVET providers in the country will guarantee high-quality skills training to streamline career pathways, increasing national productivity
Asia Philippines A Senate resolution condemns Chinese diplomats urging a firm response toward China over incidents in the South China Sea, where China allegedly harassed and intimidated Filipino fishermen, resupply missions and officials
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnian Serb Leader Milorad Dodik has been criticised for making derogatory comments and using racist rhetoric about Bosniaks at a press conference following the presidential election in Bosnia’s mainly Serb Republika Srpska won by his ally Sinisa Karan
America Bolivia Protests have erupted in Bolivia as transport workers have denounced poor-quality gasoline, while President Rodrigo Paz has claimed there has been a sabotage against his government amid an internal investigation at the state oil company
Asia Nepal Young leaders discussed democracy, climate change, social justice and digital activism in the global youth Kantipur Conclave in Kathmandu; Speakers highlighted youth-led movements as key drivers of political accountability and inclusive change worldwide