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 Sao Tome and Principe The cardiology unit of Dr. Ayres de Menezes was given a portable ultrasound machine that will facilitate the work of the only specialist in the area at this hospital, Mirian Cassandra
Asia Iraq Iraqi Airways has resumed flights between Iraq and Georgia after almost nine years of absence; flights will be weekly, with intention of increasing frequency
Europe Czech Republic The country wants to introduce a reduced 12% VAT on recycled products as part of a tax package to consolidate public finances
Asia Japan After April registered a record presence of tourists coming to see the famous cherry blossoms free from COVID-19 restrictions, May saw a slight drop in the number visitors but the country remains a top tourist destination for 2023
Asia Qatar The much-awaited Ayjal Film Festival is about to return for its 11th edition, scheduled from 8 to 16 November, as announced by the Doha Film Institute
Asia Nepal Nepalese comedy shows have become wildly popular on YouTube, providing family and contextual entertainment to a large number of loyal viewers
Europe Bulgaria European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen must resolve Bulgaria's internal political disputes over who should replace former European Commissioner Mariya Gabriel, the government said
Oceania Palau The country improved its ranking in the Trafficking in Persons Report 2023, released by the US State Department
Africa Senegal Japanese wrestler Shogo Uozumi, after competing nationally in Greco-Roman wrestling, left Tokyo last year to move to Thies to master a Senegalese style of wrestling known as Laamb and to share his knowledge of the sport's Olympic form with local talent
Africa Morocco Marrakech is listed among the world's great cities that offer the best experience of walking in their urban landscape by American newspaper The New York Times, reports Morocco's official agency, the Map
Africa Gambia The country continues to face a significant challenge of high youth unemployment, as highlighted by a recent labour force survey conducted by the Gambia Bureau of Statistics; more than 41,5% of young people between the ages of 15 and 35 are unemployed
Europe Greece Tax evasion in Greece exceeds €60bn a year, said Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras; officially declared income in the country amounts to €80bn
Africa Uganda The Ministry of Water and Environment plans to turn the rehabilitated Nyamurindira and Kirembe Galley hotspots into a study centre for university students researching water and land management technologies