Asia Israel The Knesset has passed a media overhaul law giving government greater regulatory control; PM Netanyahu attended the debate, skipping the vote; the news has been released by a number of online media in the late hours of 16 July
Asia Bangladesh The country could experience power outages for another two weeks, the energy minister said, as increased electricity consumption due to rising temperatures caused a shortage of fuel for generating plants
America Antigua and Barbuda Joanne C Hillhouse, a creative writer, journalist, producer and educator from Antigua and Barbuda, wins the Caribbean Excellence Arts & Letters Laureate Award
Europe Serbia The country must take immediate and effective measures against hateful and divisive rhetoric in public discourse that fuels violence in society, a UN expert said after the shootings earlier this month
Africa Egypt Egypt's population reached 105 million on Saturday, according to the demographic clock linked to the government's database for registering births and deaths; there was an increase of 1 million in 245 days
Africa Central African Republic Following the announcement of the constitutional referendum due to be held on 30 July, local elections in Central Africa have been postponed indefinitely; they were due to be held on 16 July, for the first time since 1988
Africa Zambia Transparency International Zambia has issued a statement expressing its support for environmentalists, civil societies and host communities of concerned citizens backing the suspension of mining operations in the Lower Zambezi National Park
Asia Yemen The issue of landslides to which public roads are exposed, the damage that roads in capital cities and provinces suffer from rainfall and flooding, and road accidents caused by holes and traffic have been addressed by the House of Representatives
Africa Burundi Despite the visit of Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, the country has declared that it will maintain its neutral position in the Russia-Ukraine conflict
Asia Turkmenistan Transactions amounted to over USD 131 million 657 thousand at the SCRMET - State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan, where 52 operations were recorded last week
America Brazil After being banned by former President Jair Bolsonaro, Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro has visited Brazil, received by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, to discuss bilateral relations and share views on US sanctions
Asia Philippines Philippine Consul General in Dubai and Northern Emirates has praised community initiatives in support of Filipino expatriates for the establishment of an office for migrant workers, part of Philippine Consulate General
Oceania Tonga A new three-year pilot project will give 40 young people in Tonga a second chance at education and training to improve their social and economic well-being
America Argentina The country has presented guidelines for trustworthy AI, emphasising ethical principles, transparency, and interdisciplinary teams in the development and implementation of AI technologies — a crucial step towards responsible AI adoption