Africa Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa signed into law constitutional changes that extend his time in office to 2030; new legislation, approved by Parliament last month, also introduces a provision allowing presidents to be elected by lawmakers instead of direct public vote
Asia Turkey In the first herbarium established after the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey, located in the capital Ankara, some 250.000 species of dried plant samples are meticulously preserved through pressing and other techniques
Europe Romania Sexual consent has been raised from 14 to 16 years of age, and those who do not comply will be charged with rape and could face seven to twelve years in prison
Europe Croatia Jadrolinija's legendary ferry 'Tijat' has been retired after 68 years of service; built in 1955 at the Split shipyard, it was one of the oldest ferries to sail on the Adriatic coast
Africa Sudan The closure of the country's airspace has been extended until 31 July, due to ongoing clashes, in the seventh extension by the Sudanese Aviation Authority; only humanitarian aid and evacuation flights will be exempt from the closure
Africa Comoros The Minister of Finance has been summoned to court for failing to pay pensions due for November and December 2022 and the payment of advances recently granted to all state employees
Asia Vietnam In the first half of 2023, the agricultural sector recorded seven product groups with export turnover exceeding $1 billion, including coffee, rubber, rice, vegetables, cashew nuts, shrimp and wood products
Europe Denmark Denmark's military clout will become much more evident, with 143 billion kroner (over € 191 million) budgeted on defence over the next decade; the decision is supported by a large parliamentary majority
Africa Egypt Annual urban consumer price inflation rose to a record 35,7% year-on-year in June from 32,7% in May, according to data from the statistics agency CAPMAS
Africa Guinea-Bissau A study by Association of Professional Women Journalists of Guinea-Bissau has revealed that the situation of women journalists is extremely precarious, compromised by lack of autonomy, financial security and threats to freedom of press and expression
Asia Thailand Taboola, the world's leading provider of open web recommendations, announced the renewal of its partnership with the Bangkok Post, Thailand's longest-running English-language newspaper
Europe Ireland An €83,68 million project to improve research and business engagement in university technology has been launched by the Minister for Higher and Further Education
Asia Taiwan 'Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre' in Mumbai will soon be established to expand mutually beneficial trade and investment opportunities between Taipei and New Delhi
Africa South Africa Caster Semenya, 2-time Olympic 800 metres champion, excluded from some races for refusal to take drugs to reduce her high level of testosterone, caused by genetic dysfunction, has been defined as 'discriminated against' by European Court of Human Rights