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
America Uruguay The state will melt down a bronze Nazi eagle recovered from a sunken German warship and recast it into a dove of peace; President Luis Lacalle Pou announced the decision, emphasizing the aim to ‘symbolize peace in a world divided by violence and war’
Europe Monaco This summer's open-air cinema on the Rock of Monaco has begun: for the entire month of June and July, the roof of Monaco's Parking des Pêcheurs will be transformed into a cinema with seating for 500 people in front of a brand new 200 m2 screen
Africa Liberia African Development Bank identified a number of key challenges for growth in Liberia, emphasising that it is significantly dependent on the external sector, particularly export growth and sustained foreign direct investment inflows
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
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
Africa Burundi According to a draft budget presented by the Minister of Finance, the Burundian government expects total expenditure to increase by around 65% in the next fiscal year, due to an increase in donor funds and higher revenues
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
Asia Bahrain The Minister of Sustainable Development, Noor bint Ali Al-Khulaif, reaffirmed the depth of the long-standing relationship between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the UAE
Europe Liechtenstein At the European Games in Krakow, Poland, from 21 June to 2 July, the country will start with a seven-man delegation
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
Asia North Korea Concerns about worsening food shortage have increased in recent months and, if South Korean media report with alleged testimony of disertors is to be believed, the situation has become so bad that people are resorting to any means to survive
America Saint Kitts and Nevis After St. Kitts was nominated for four World Travel Awards in 2023, the public was invited to vote for their country on the online platform
Asia Maldives Islam Minister Ahmed Zahir Ali expressed concern over the harassment of a religious scholar, describing the act as a dangerous signal