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
America Barbados Back for the first time since the start of the pandemic, the charity event in aid of Aunty Olga's Needy Children's Fund "Chefette Fun Run" saw 4000 people raise funds that will be used to purchase school supplies and other necessities for children in need
Europe Russia At the end of the trial that began last March, the prosecution demanded a 12-year prison sentence for Lilia Chanysheva, the former coordinator of Aleksei Navalny's political offices in Baskiria, accused of extremism
America Saint Lucia The country has been elected for the first time to join the General Committee of the World Health Assembly-WHA held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 21 to 30 May 2023
Europe Bulgaria The monument to Soviet Army in Sofia has once again been covered with red paint and on the central part is written in red letters - DISMANTLE; this is another attack on it, which periodically provokes protests 'for' and 'against' its removal
Europe Slovakia Prime Minister Ludovit Odor will hold a series of talks with leaders of parliamentary political parties to discuss the Government's manifesto and explore the possibilities of receiving parliamentary confidence
America Honduras The country has successfully contained its outbreaks of Avian Influenza in migratory birds, leading to the suspension of the established health emergency in the country
America Venezuela The country has restored diplomatic relations with Brazil after its interruption during former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro's administration; the reestablishment of relations was promised by Brazilian President Lula during his 2022 campaign
Africa Seychelles Public Utilities Corporation of Seychelles and Department of Energy are evaluating potential government buildings for installation of photovoltaic panels; the goal is to reach 15% penetration of renewables by 2030
Africa Republic of the Congo The associations Diabaction Congo and Marcher courir pour la cause (MCPLC) have agreed to organise a free diabetes screening and treatment campaign
Africa Central African Republic The Minister of Energy and Hydraulic Resources was accompanied to check the progress of construction work on the 25-megawatt Ganzi solar power plant, built thanks to funding from the World Bank as part of the Emergency Power Access and Supply Project
America Uruguay Despite being located above one of the world's largest freshwater reserves, the country’s water is now no longer considered drinkable due to excessive sodium content
Europe Kosovo NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg has called on Kosovo to de-escalate tensions with Serbia, two days after violent clashes between Kosovo police and protesters opposed to the installation of Albanian mayors in ethnic Serb regions
Oceania Australia Led by Professor Irene Blackberry as Institute Director, Care Economy Research Institute is posed to be a world-leading research institute to improve health and wellbeing and drive Australia's economic growth