Asia Turkey Ankara is preparing for NATO Summit scheduled for 7–8 July 2026, the second hosted by Turkey with the one in Istanbul in 2004; this year's non-NATO guest list comprises East-Asian and Pacific powers, the absence of the central Asian block stands out
Europe Kosovo The 5km mini-marathon 'Run for Autism', which contributes to raising awareness in society about autism, took place, with many diplomats participating in the event
Asia Kyrgyzstan First phase of the country's Renewable Energy Development Project, which aims to increase renewable energy production and promote private sector participation, will be supported by the World Bank and Green Climate Fund
Asia Syria 90% of Syrian population lives below the poverty line has warned the UN Humanitarian Chief Martin Griffiths; millions face cuts in food aid next month because of a funding shortfall - the $5,4 billion UN appeal for Syria is only 12% funded
Asia Iraq Up to 4 million mangrove trees will be grown in the Khor Al-Zubair mudflats region; the joint project of government and UN agencies is inspired by successful mangrove forest rehabilitation activities in neighbouring Kuwait and the UAE
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina In Banja Luka families with four or more children will receive free payments for the construction of a residential building, if they have not resolved the housing issue
America Jamaica The Jamaica Constabulary Force, Jamaica's national police force, will receive a major boost to its mobility with the disbursement of JMD428 million in grants (over €2,5 million) from the Japanese Government
Asia Thailand The session of the Thai parliament where the new prime minister will be elected opens today, 3 July; the vote is scheduled for 13 July
Asia South Korea Workers at medical institutions will be required to register newborns starting a year from now; at least 2.236 children born 2015-2022 in medical institutions haven’t been registered by parents and went therefore totally ‘invisibile’
Europe Estonia 43% of Estonians would opt for an electric or hybrid car if possible, shows a survey commissioned by Moller Baltic Import; the percentage of those who prefer an all-electric or hybrid car is highest between the ages of 40 and 49
Asia Kazakhstan With UNDP support, the upgraded Sayramsu Anizdary tourist trail was opened in the Sayram-Ugam State National Nature Park, located in the north-east part of the Western Tien-Shan Mountain range
Asia North Korea ‘We have neither been informed […] nor known about it and we have no intention to examine it’ would reportedly be the official the answer to the request of the chief of South Korea's Hyundai Group to visit the North's Kumgangsan next month
Europe Slovenia A new national spatial planning strategy, which explicitly paves the way not only for the expansion of the country's only nuclear power plant, but also for the construction of small modular reactors, has been approved in Parliament
Africa Malawi The Merck Foundation, together with the First Lady of Malawi, has so far provided 40 grants to local doctors in critical and underserved specialties