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
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
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
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
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
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
Africa Algeria The country continues to struggle with bad weather: after the floods of recent days, new floods have hit the northern and southern provinces, causing at least 6 victims
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
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 Afghanistan Nearly 80 girls were poisoned and hospitalised in two primary schools in northern Afghanistan, according to Mohammad Rahmani, head of the provincial education department in Sangcharak district
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
Europe Ukraine Shelter availability in Kiev remains critical: at the moment, only 1/3 of the shelters have been checked and only 55% are ready for use
Asia Israel Tens of thousands of demonstrators crowded Tel Aviv and other cities for 22nd consecutive week to protest controversial plan to reform judicial system, that would reduce Supreme Court's authority and give politicians more power for selecting judges
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