Europe Spain A full majority of Spaniards approve the position of Pedro Sánchez, the President of the Government, who at the NATO summit refused to pledge for 5% GDP for military expenditure; the under 28 are one of the clusters not approving
Africa Chad Amid rising diphtheria cases, MSF worked along Public Health authorities to run a mass two-doses full vaccination campaign targeting 500.000 people in Batha and Barh-El-Gazel region, reaching remote communities and nomadic people
America Belize At the 113th International Labour Conference, Belize has highlighted its labour progress reporting record-low unemployment, a higher minimum wage, and new social justice initiatives under its Decent Work Country Programme
Asia Pakistan Indus fishing cat, the delta’s last major predator, is disappearing, with populations halved in two decades: wetland loss, pollution, low water and pesticides drive its decline; conservation groups are launching community outreach and habitat protection
Asia Mongolia The Gashuunsukhait–Gantsmod cross-border railway, a 32,6 km dual-gauge line connecting with China to serve coal exports activities, will be in operation in 24 months and on 15 June both sides will drill the first pier foundation of the cross-border bridge
Asia Cambodia A deadly clash on the disputed border with Thailand triggered troop buildups, trench digs, and bunkers; both countries agreed to pull back as civilians are anxious, schools drilling, farmers delaying planting; Cambodia seeks ICJ, Thailand opts for talks
Asia Singapore Music therapy is widely adopted across hospitals, schools and elder-care facilities, with certified clinicians using clinically tested music interventions to enhance patients’ physical, emotional, cognitive, social well-being
Asia Vietnam Nguyen Nhu Kon Tum Primary School for Pedagogical Practice became a model of excellence, piloting new Vietnam’s Grade 5 innovative education curriculum focused on teaching quality, digital learning, and student well-being; All pupils met learning goals
Africa Benin The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has honoured notable citizens with chieftaincy titles to strengthen traditional governance, encourage dedication, commitment, service to the community - stated Osaigbovo Iguobaro, Chief Press Secretary to the Oba of Benin
America Colombia A 6,3 magnitude earthquake has hit Colombia on 8 June, causing severe destruction in Santa Cecilia, where landslides have blocked roads and emergency teams have begun rescue operations
Africa Nigeria A bus crash in Nigeria’s northern state of Kano killed 22 athletes returning home from a national sports event, according to local governor; the bus, reportedly carrying over 30 passengers, plunged off the Chiromawa Bridge on the Kano-Zaria expressway
Asia Armenia Anna Hakobyan, Executive Director of My Step Foundation and wife of the Prime Minister, will start a two-year master's program in Chinese philosophy at the Beijing Pedagogical University; the decision follows her on-site observations on Chinese attitude
Oceania Palau Over 82 tons of unexploded bombs have been removed from a sunken ship in Malakal Harbor, ending a seven-year operation of the Japan Mine Action Service: the Japanese merchant vessel converted for wartime use during WWII had sunk with 469 depth charges
America Cuba As Cuban Telecommunications Company announced a rise in rates, plans and mobile packages to prices unaffordable for most Cubans, the pro-government University Student Federation openly rejected the new rates, stating they limit the right to education