Asia Taiwan Rising memory chip prices have pushed Taiwanese industry players’ 6-months revenue beyond 2025 full-year totals; Analysts said prices are expected to continue rising in Q3 as supply remains tight, forecasting further growth for memory-related companies
Africa Central African Republic The country has asked the UN Security Council to lift the arms embargo, already relaxed in 2020, which would hinder "any reactivity" according to Bangui, that added that armed groups are increasingly able to arm themselves thanks to the black market
Asia Syria More than 30 artists and craftsmen have exhibited their creations on Palestinian heritage and culture, as part of an exhibition organised in the capital under the slogan 'from generation to generation'
Africa Angola The country will host the African Mixed Martial Arts Championships for the first time from 14 to 17 September at the Kilamba Sports Pavilion in Luanda
Asia Afghanistan 12 million euros have been allocated by the European Union for its partners, the Aga Khan Foundation, the Danish Refugee Council and the Association for Agricultural Rehabilitation and Development for Afghanistan, to support vulnerable Afghans
Europe Andorra FC Andorra and the owner of the land in Borda Mateu have agreed, after the risk of having to start negotiations, that the construction of the stadium is a priority
Oceania Solomon Islands The 2023 Solomon Islands Pacific Games netball tournament will contribute to the world netball rankings; technical delegate for netball from the world body Nicola Jones visited Honiara to assess the Games facilities
Africa Somalia Despite the progress made in combating terrorism and advancing the electoral process, UN has warned the Security Council that further efforts and funding are needed to address multiple threats, from climate shocks to waves of violence to deep food crisis
America Argentina Along with Brazil, Chile, Bolivia, Colombia, Mexico, and Paraguay, the country sent a letter to US President Joe Biden, seeking support during ongoing debt negotiations with the IMF, expressing concerns over Argentina’s economic crisis
America Chile The Ministry of Health has warned of high viral circulation, including respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), establishing as obligatory mask usage on public transport to prevent transmission of respiratory diseases
Africa Niger Crenellated walls, watchtowers, secret passages and wells can be found at Djado, a fortified complex of salt and clay perched on rock and sand in the Niger desert, a fortified oasis that risks deteriorating over time
Asia Turkey The sea turtle nesting and breeding grounds at Çıralı beach in the southern province of Antalya have been protected by three volunteers for 25 years through the Ulupınar Environmental Protection Development and Operations Cooperative
Africa Tanzania A $309 million power transmission line will be built by Tanzania and Kenya by the end of the year for import and export of electricity
Europe Spain A new digital identity card for rental cars, called DNI-Car, has been presented by the Spanish General Directorate of Traffic, together with the National Federation of Rental Companies with or without a driver