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
America Panama Joint jungle training operations has been launched with Panamanian and US Forces to boost interoperability and regional security, with Marines and local units preparing for survival and tactical exercises this month
Asia Thailand Stock market rose after new interim Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul took office, boosting investor confidence; Analysts expect policy stability, debt relief, and tourism support to sustain market optimism
Europe Portugal Another sailing boat was sunk yesterday, around 90 kms southwest of Peniche, as a result of an ‘orca attack’, the latest occurrence in a series of episodes across summer months; all crew was saved from their life raft following their Mayday message
America Guatemala Guatemala has opened its 28th Festival del Centro Histórico with over 130 cultural activities celebrating heritage and memory, turning the capital into a living stage of art, history, and tradition for ten days
Asia United Arab Emirates 'Golden Ink: A Journey through Arabic and Islamic Manuscripts' exhibition has opened in Abu Dhabi, offering a fresh look into how handwritten knowledge shaped civilisations; it is a collaboration between DCT Abu Dhabi and McGill University, Canada
Oceania Tuvalu First Tuvalu cultural festival has been announced: it will be held in Funafuti in May 2026 to preserve and revive local culture, with a strong focus on young people; delegations from Tuvalu’s outer islands will present their unique traditions
Europe Liechtenstein Hot molten metal from the furnace Flumroc in Flums, Switzerland, provoked a fire; Liechtenstein police gave the all-clear for citizens as no harmful gases escaped
Asia Turkmenistan Widespread dissatisfaction with disarray in the armed forces appears to be leading to officers and sergeants resigning, and military leadership trying to prevent it, turkmen.news reported
Europe Slovakia Bratislava is launching a major modernisation of its tram line in Ružinov, one of the city’s busiest districts, after its first tender collapsed; the 1970s-era route is to be rebuilt with €102 million EU fund following completion of Petržalka extension
Europe Ukraine Authorities ordered the evacuation of children and their guardians from around the frontline city of Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region, citing an increase in Russian drone attacks
Africa Somalia An opposition's protest against mass evictions in Mogadishu has been postponed by 10 days following deadly terroristic attacks earlier this week in the city; a joint technical committee will ensure peaceful gatherings
America Saint Kitts and Nevis A new cohort of professional nurses from the Republic of Ghana will soon join the Federation’s healthcare workforce, a milestone he described as a “tangible benefit” of St. Kitts and Nevis’ deepening relationship with Africa
America Guyana Seasonal influenza vaccine has been introduced into Guyana's national immunization schedule to protect vulnerable groups and health workers