Asia Syria Hundreds of Kurdish students in Hassakeh and Kobani refused to enter their classrooms as the 2026–27 school year began, protesting a decision that reduces Kurdish-language instruction to three periods per week, demanding the decision be reversed
Asia Jordan The first Aqaba International Underwater Photography competition is taking place in the Red Sea city from 12 to 16 June, welcoming participating professionals from 14 countries
Africa Chad The Ministry of Communication, in collaboration with UNICEF, held a training on false rumours on polio vaccination in Mara, a town west of N'Djamena, for 40 influencers (bloggers, online media journalists, comedians)
Oceania Kiribati 13% of Kiribati's waste stream is plastic and recent studies indicate a plastic waste generation of 9,7 tonnes per day accumulating in landfills and the environment; the country has called for strong global commitment to solve the crisis
Africa Gabon Gabon's foreign minister has expressed his country's willingness to use Iran's experience in the fight against terrorism
Asia India India has 14 of the 20 most polluted cities in the world, despite rising three places from the previous year in the list of nations with the worst air quality
America Bahamas Residents of Abaco attended the Golden Jubilee Flag Relay ceremony in their community, marking 34 days until the 50th anniversary of The Bahamas' independence on July 10, 2023
America Uruguay The country has inaugurated a new pulp plant that will reportedly result in a a 2% boost to the national economy through exports, however, there are environmental concerns regarding the excessive use of natural resources
Asia Azerbaijan Azerbaijani NGOs urge international organisations to act against Armenia's environmental crimes, which, according to a report published in Armenian media, is preparing to build a large metallurgical plant in Arazdayan
Oceania Australia The final leg of the FIFA Women's World Cup Trophy Tour kicked off at Sydney's Taronga Zoo on 8 June to start the Australian Tour
Asia North Korea Hackers linked to Kimsuky group have reportedly attempted to steal NK Pro subscribers' login credentials and gather technical details that ccould be used in future cyber attacks
Asia Iraq For the final phase of the reconstruction of the historic Sumerian city of Ur, in the south of the country, damaged in the war, the country intends to offer opportunities to investors
Africa Comoros After great success of first edition - 65 companies and 3.500 participants, the second edition of the trade fair aims at 5.000 visitors, a hundred exhibitors and 70 speakers, representing one of the most important events for Comorian businesses
Oceania Solomon Islands The Adventist primary school in Tagibangara, northeast of Choiseul, benefited from a US$ 24.000 school improvement project involving the installation of a VSAT satellite internet dish, powered by a solar panel, a major technology upgrade