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 Democratic Republic of the Congo The country has decided to increase from 16 to 27 the number of oil exploration blocks it will auction next week, including two in Virunga National Park, the protected area at the eastern end of the country where mountain gorillas live
Europe Albania With the Free Iran World Summit taking place this weekend near Durres, a massive cyber-attack synchronized from outside Albania and a potential threat alert issued by the US embassy have upset the country
America Haiti Gang violence, increased after the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in July 2021, is out of control; according to the UN between 8 and 12 July it killed or injured 234 people
America Panama Indigenous people have joined the ongoing protests in the country to demand the protection of their territories, as illegal deforestation, pollution, and lack of property rights are making locals forcefully have to leave their communities
Asia Indonesia The country, which has about 115 million motorbikes on its roads, has an ambitious plan to convert them to electric, as rising energy prices could push motorists to switch to electric vehicles
America Argentina The country experienced a 7,4% increase in economic growth in the last month due to the tourism policies implemented by the government that have led to a revival
Europe Slovenia A date has been set for presidential elections, 23 October, to choose its fifth president, with a potential runoff between two candidates that could be set for 13 November
Africa Guinea Only 9% of students have been admitted to this year's baccalaureate exams, a figure that represents a drastic drop from previous years amidst a general crisis in the Guinean education system
America United States The country is in the midst of its largest-ever monkeypox outbreak; in New York city, which accounts for over 25% of US cases, getting a vaccine appointment has proven difficult and long queues have been over the past few days
Europe Croatia Croatian air traffic controllers called off the strike that was to begin, saying they would resume negotiations with management; the strike would have reduced the number of flights over Croatian airspace to only 40% of standard capacity
Europe Netherlands The country will not extend residence permits to non-Ukrainians who had a temporary residence permit in Ukraine before leaving the country to "ease the burden on municipalities"
Africa eSwatini Employees within the country’s transport industry will get a salary increase of 15,6%
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines In spite of the increased demand for fish created by the opening of the Rainforest Seafood processing plant in Calliaqua, Agriculture Minister assures there will be no shortage of fish on the local market and sustainable fishing practices implemented