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
Africa Rwanda Swiss healthcare multinational Roche plans a public-private partnership in Rwanda to fight breast cancer, with the idea of signing a memorandum of understanding with the Rwandan government within the next three months
America Guyana Guyana and the European Union have signed a US$5 million agreement to protect and manage the country's mangroves, aiming to expand the protected area system, monitor mangrove planting, and establish nursery programs for replanting efforts
America Argentina The rains of May have saved Argentine crops from a steep decline, as now there will be an additional 700,000 hectares of wheat; wheat losses are projected to be only 5% compared to the previous season
Africa South Africa A controversial universal healthcare bill passed lower house vote; aimed at equalising access to healthcare in the world's most unequal society, it arose fears that its implementation will be undermined by corruption and lack of funds
America Bolivia The government believes it would be beneficial to have some banks operating in yuan currency in the country due to strong foreign trade with China, and it is expected that this trend will continue to strengthen over time and bring advantages
America Ecuador The Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador and the National Anti-Mining Front organised protests against mining and filed a constitutional challenge against Executive Decree 754, which enables environmental consultation
Oceania Australia The government is introducing legislation to terminate a diplomatic lease for the Russian embassy near Parliament House in Canberra on national security grounds
Africa Republic of the Congo Brazzaville officially launched a police professionalisation project, funded with five million euros by the EU, in response to allegations of torture and mistreatment made by non-governmental organisations against men in uniform
Asia Pakistan After the Pakistan Meteorological Department confirmed Friday that Cyclone Biparjoy has weakened, residents of the coastal town of Keti Bandar in Sindh are returning home
Asia Bhutan King Jigme Khesar and Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan have announced they are expecting their third child, due in early autumn
Africa Namibia Forty crocodiles will be put up for sale and the government will issue more permits for the killing of the reptile following an increase in attacks on humans
Asia Brunei Three Brunei companies - Woke Company, Teaspoon F&B Services and Super Thirteen Clothing Co - showcased their potential at the Echelon Asia Summit 2023 as part of the Darussalam Enterprise Business Bootcamp
Oceania Palau Considering both cold and flu, influenza cases are rising at the Belau National Hospital, especially in children and adolescents aged 15 years and under