Asia Philippines An Air Quality Index has been issued amid temporary haze from Indonesian forest fires; The Health Department advised residents to wear masks, limit outdoor activities, and remain indoor if possible
Asia Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called on all stakeholders to work together to further improve the quality of education with the aim of bringing it up to global standards
Europe Ukraine In the first 2 weeks of Ukraine's counteroffensive, up to 20% of its weapons were reportedly damaged or destroyed; losses have now decreased to 10%, partly due to the fact that Kiev has changed tactics, focusing more on artillery and long-range missiles
Asia Yemen The Ministry of Fisheries of the Yemen National Salvation Government condemned the attack on a Yemeni fisherman and the arrest of hundreds of Yemeni fishermen in Eritrean prisons and the confiscation of their boats
Africa Central African Republic The referendum campaign for the 30 July referendum was launched in Bangui, with thousands of supporters of the United Hearts Movement, the party of the presidential majority
Oceania Tuvalu Tuvalu's Governor-General Tofiga Falani and his delegation were recently in Taiwan to visit the Taiwan Red Cross Society for exchanges in areas such as disaster prevention and relief, social care and services, first aid and water safety education
America Colombia Colombian coffee growers are facing challenges due to climate change as the country's coffee belt is experiencing more erratic rainfall and higher temperatures, which is affecting the quality and yield of coffee beans
Oceania Australia The coal sector is "very concerned" about Labor's current push for renewable energy projects and the impact they will have on regional Australia, Liberal National Party MP Michelle Landry said
Asia East Timor A digital champion training programme in Timor-Leste was launched as a founding part of the New Zealand government-funded digital transformation project, in line with the Pacific Tourism Organisation's (SPTO) digital strategy
Asia Singapore Primary school students in Singapore who attend state-run and state-subsidised schools will not have to pay any fees from 2024, thanks to improvements to the Edusave programme and the MOE Financial Assistance Scheme
Africa Egypt The ban on the export of oxygen has been extended for another year as of mid-July, a decision that is part of the state's plan to guarantee the oxygen needs of local hospitals and medical institutions
America Bolivia The state has implemented new measures to address water scarcity, investing approximately US$100 million in new water infrastructure and conservation measures in an effort to address the country's ongoing water crisis
America Grenada In an exclusive interview, a Grenada land surveyor has warned that criminal activities, including possible murders, will occur as a result of disputes over land ownership issues on the island, the so-called 'Land Thiefing' issue
America Dominica Dr Lynora Fevrier-Drigo, director of primary health care services in Dominica, reminded that health services in the country are free and accessible to all, including migrants