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 Nigeria The tallest man in the country, Afeez Agoro Oladimeji, died on 15 June, at the age of 48, after suffering from chronic hip arthritis; he had sought public help to finance his surgery
Asia Sri Lanka Health Minister Keheliya, expressing disappointment at the exorbitant prices of drugs on the market, despite the strong and steady depreciation of the dollar against the rupee, admitted that the government or Ministry of Health could do nothing about it
Europe France After years of attempts to limit the rat problem, Paris administration led by socialist mayor Hidalgo will try a different approach, aimed at 'cohabitation' of rodents with residents, finding new ways to improve the quality of life despite their presence
Europe Croatia At a NATO Defence Sector meeting in Brussels, Croatian company Djuro Djakovic boasted its expertise in the production and repair of T-72 and M-84 tanks, widely used by Ukraine, which it will help in the repairs
America Suriname The country has implemented a programme to celebrate 170 years of Chinese immigration, which includes cultural shows, sports competitions, and donations to social institutions with the goal of creating unity and cooperation amongst locals and immigrants
Europe Albania Following a public opinion poll whose results were questioned by some, the cabinet has backed a draft law that would legalise the use of cannabis for medical and industrial purposes
Asia Malaysia According to one expert, the proposed Cyber Security Bill should ensure stronger enforcement and monitoring of cyber security issues, closing existing loopholes and eliminating duplication of legal provisions
America Venezuela Iranian President Seyed Ebrahim Raisi announced the creation of a technology office in Caracas through alliances with the Venezuelan government; the office will focus on the development of AI and aims to take significant steps in technological innovation
Europe Montenegro The country regressed, while Serbia and Kosovo maintained the same position, reads the State Department's Annual Report on Trafficking in Persons Worldwide
Africa Lesotho Integrated service delivery has been launched in Berea by the Ministry of Health to combat the spread of tuberculosis, currently occurring at a very high rate in the region
Europe Malta €20 million multi-material recovery facility in Hal Far will treat and reuse waste that was previously landfilled in a partially EU-funded project that will be able to process a variety of waste such as wood, polystyrene, tyres, mattresses and textiles
America Paraguay The government has activated the National Animal Health Emergency System (Sinaesa) due to avian influenza, implementing a wide range of measures to protect the national poultry production
Africa Malawi State President and Chancellor of Malawi's six public universities, Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, handed over some €20.000 each to higher education institutions to support needy students