Asia Thailand Rubella has been eliminated in Thailand as a public health threat, achieving the WHO criteria for interruption of endemic transmission; imported cases is now the key concern, especially for infections during pregnancy
Oceania Micronesia Dr. Rufino Mauricio, the late former Director of the FSM Office of National Archives, Culture & Historic Preservation has passed away - he played an key role in protecting and promoting Nan Madol, UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2016
Africa Gambia To minimise the impact of the pandemic on the hotel and tourism sector, the government took decisive and practical steps towards workers and businesses in both the formal and informal sector
America Trinidad and Tobago A tropical storm warning issued for the night has brought about a peak in preventive activities: sandbags preparation and delivery, reduced business hours, securing domestic animals the most widespread
America Nicaragua The San Cristóbal Volcano, the highest in the country, has recently erupted; the government has advised to wear masks due to the high concentration of ash in the air and store drinking water since reserves are currently contaminated
Africa Mauritania President El Ghazouani met with Werner Hoyer, President of the European Investment Bank, to commit to increasing investment in wind, solar and green hydrogen energy in the country
Europe Slovakia Slovaks agree that climate change is happening, but are not willing to pay higher taxes or prices nor change their life habits to protect the Earth, according to a survey conducted by Environmental Studies at Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic
Europe North Macedonia North Macedonia has the worst urban air quality in Europe, according to the European Environment Agency's latest report on air pollution in Europe
Asia Iraq The Iraqi Ministry of Electricity has announced that, following the settlement of the country's energy debts to Iran, Baghdad is considering increasing gas imports from the Islamic Republic
Africa Algeria The President has ordered the teaching of English to begin at primary school level, for the first time in the country's history
America Venezuela Newly elect Colombian president Gustavo Petro has opened the binational border with Venezuela; the Venezuelan state has announced that this will bring tremendous economic benefits to the region and marks the beginning of a renewed relationship
Asia Laos The country is particularly vulnerable to the consequences of resistance to antimicrobial drugs such as antibiotic - in health, agriculture and the environment - and is intensifying health education and awareness-raising to mitigate the problem
Europe Iceland The Icelandic road administration has opened the road to Landmannalaugar via the Sigalda power station, marking a late start to the summer season in this part of the Highlands
Asia Kazakhstan The level of investment in fixed assets is expected to reach 25,1% of GDP, while the inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) is expected to account for $25,5bn in 2026