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
Africa Mauritania An improved 775km road will connect Zouerate with Tindouf, Algeria, following an agreement between the respective administrations of both countries; it is not know if the link will pass through the territory of Western Sahara
Asia Kazakhstan From January to May this year 1,5 million tons of coal have been delivered to EU states, almost twice as much as in 2021, although most of them still have to go through Russian rails or ports to reach European countries
Oceania Fiji The first Chinese incentive group with 34 travellers have been welcomed by Tourism Fiji executivesfor a four-day trip to Nadi and the Mamanuca Islands
Asia Philippines The Election Commission stated that voter registration from 4 to 23 July saw 2.936.979 registered voters nationwide, with the 15-17 age group being the most populous
Asia Palestine Family members of the Palestinian-American Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh met US Secretary of State in Washington to renew their demands for justice and stress the need for a ‘US investigation that leads to real accountability’
Asia Iraq Iran and Iraq announced plans to collaborate on a film project on ISIS that will depict a significant part of the two countries' fight against ISIS, based on historical facts
Africa Ghana UN World Food Programme is working with international companies to build an international transport training centre based in Accra to develop logistics awareness and capacity in West Africa
Asia Maldives Maldivian Democratic Party kicked off a campaign on Monday to provide information to Malé residents applying for housing opportunities, including 3.000 land and 4.000 flats
Africa Gabon With Gabon's accession to the Commonwealth, the hopes of its small startup scene that British and American funds may soon start considering the Central African country have been boosted
Oceania Kiribati The country stunned its neighbours and the world by abruptly withdrawing from the Pacific Islands Forum on 10 July, with many believing China was behind the move with serious security and environmental implications
Asia Israel Plans to build over 700 homes beyond the Green Line in East Jerusalem were briefly suspended due to US President Joe Biden's visit to Israel and the Palestinian Territories earlier this month
Oceania Nauru The Nauru campus of the University of the South Pacific has implemented Covid-19 security measures and will operate during normal hours
America Jamaica The Rita Marley Foundation celebrates the 76th birthday of founder reggae icon by opening the 2022 Rita Marley Scholarship fund, investing $4 million to help women overcome obstacles to pursue higher education and achieve their dreams