Asia North Korea Experience gained by North Korean forces on the battlefields of the Russia-Ukraine war imposes changes in the security calculus on the Korean Peninsula, as NK troops have been exposed to the technology and tactics of modern warfare, UN Commander reveals
Europe Kosovo The government has started issuing extra documents to Serbian citizens entering its territory, while Serbs living in the north of the country and opposing the decision have blocked the roads leading to two border crossings
Africa South Africa The African National Congress, South Africa's ruling party since 1994, is facing a profound economic, political and security crisis, with the party-state's alleged corruption scandals exacerbating social tensions, igniting riots and mobilisations
Africa South Sudan For the first time in the world, health workers in the country conducted a vaccination campaign in response to a hepatitis E epidemic, to combat a disease that is particularly lethal for pregnant women
Oceania Australia The rising price of food and supermarkets’ marketing inducing consumers to overspend is costing households an extra $1200 each year and has led to people turning to meal kit services and local grocery shopping
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina The EU Special Representative said he will give politicians in the Federation entity a new timeline to find their own solution but will impose significant changes to the election law, if they fail to reach an agreement in time for October elections
Europe Germany Pilots at German national airline Lufthansa voted on Sunday by a 97,6% margin in favour of industrial action, threatening further disruption during the busy summer travel season
Asia Maldives The Ministry of Gender Affairs said it received and followed up 248 cases in June, most of which involved violence against children
Europe North Macedonia New measures to tackle the economic crisis have been approved, including a ban on the export of wheat, flour, wood and pellets and the elimination of the tax on the import of domestic use oil until the end of the year
Europe Montenegro The country could earn up to €20 million by selling confiscated tobacco; the ministry of finance will soon propose a Law on Taking over Confiscated Tobacco Products from the Port of Bar, which has become notorious as a cigarette-smuggling hub
Europe Portugal In measures to combat drought in the Algarve, 16 mayors have announced the closure of swimming pools and the end of ornamental fountains during the month of August and, eventually, the entire month of September
Asia Philippines Former Philippine President Fidel Ramos, who oversaw a rare period of steady growth and peace that earned him a reputation as one of the country's most effective leaders, has died at the age of 94
Africa Morocco On the occasion of his 23rd anniversary as King of Morocco, Mohamed VI appealed for reconciliation with Algeria, after relations between the two countries had been strained for several months over the disputed territory of Western Sahara
Europe Serbia The harvest season in Serbia has ended with an overall quality of production better than previous years and prices higher; for some products also yields have been 'excellent'