Asia Oman Premarital medical screening will now be mandatory for couples to promote early detection of hereditary blood disorders and infectious diseases and providing couples with appropriate medical counselling before marriage
America Dominica The appointment of three professionals to the role of magistrate in Dominica upgrades the country’s total to eight–a full complement Dominica that will allow to tackle case backlog
America Guatemala 109 earthquakes have been registered in Guatemala since January 1, with only one being felt by the population, according to a report from national authorities
Asia Uzbekistan Uzbekistan's electricity production in 2025 reached 86,7 billion kWh, a 6% increase from the previous year; 16,8 billion kWh of total production came from renewables - solar, wind, and hydroelectric power plants, +29% compared to 2024
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines The renovation of Belmont Observatory, begun in 2024, has been completed and the volcano observation facility has been handed over to the National Emergency Management Organisation NEMO
Africa Morocco Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou emerged the hero as hosts Morocco booked their place in the final of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations AFCON for the first time since 2004, edging Nigeria 4-2 on penalties after a goalless semi-final in Rabat
Africa Tanzania About 2.800 hectares of neglected land will be reclaimed by June 2026 and destined to pasture to expand grazing areas and support livestock; around 255.000 hectares are currently neglected and unproductive according to National Ranching Company
Oceania Fiji Fiji is facing one of the fastest growing HIV epidemics in the world, with 1.226 cases in the first half of 2025; A new WHO study shows one of the cause is the rising reuse of needles and syringes for drug injection, mostly linked to methamphetamine use
Africa Senegal Senegal’s 1-0 victory over Egypt confirmed their status as one of Africa’s most consistent tournament teams in recent years and secured the team access to AFCON final
Asia Myanmar Union Solidarity and Development Party USDP with military-appointed seats secured enough seats to form a new government before the final phase of the junta-held elections concludes, amid widespread criticism of the process’s legitimacy
America Trinidad and Tobago The Government plans to borrow up to US$1 billion from international investors, raised through the international capital market, to be used for general development projects and to repay previous loans
Africa Liberia The Liberia Civil Aviation Master Plan 2025–2045 has been launched: a 20-year strategic framework to reform, modernize, and future-proof Liberia’s air transport, the most far-reaching aviation plan since the end of conflict and institutional fragility
America Paraguay Visa‑free entry policy has ended for Venezuelan citizens; Paraguay reinstated visa requirements and requiring prior document and background checks for Venezuelan travellers, citing national security concerns amid the ongoing crisis in Venezuela
America Uruguay Three islands on the Uruguay River have been donated to the country by philanthropist Gilbert Butler to expand protected areas and launch the binational “Peace Park” with Argentina, boosting conservation and low-impact ecotourism in over 21.000 hectares