Asia Philippines An Air Quality Index has been issued amid temporary haze from Indonesian forest fires; The Health Department advised residents to wear masks, limit outdoor activities, and remain indoor if possible
Europe Slovakia Slovak scientists are playing a key role in an international project for a new European solar telescope to unlock the Sun's secrets using what has been described as the "most powerful instrument ever conceived to observe it"
Asia Kazakhstan The country has discussed with TotalEnergies the construction of a 1GW wind farm near Lake Balkhash; the wind farm - with an electricity storage system - is expected to attract around US$ 1,6 billion to the national economy
Europe Estonia An auction to issue frequency licences in the second 5G frequency band is about to begin with invitations to participate sent to three communications companies
Africa Egypt A programme for the economic and social empowerment of women, worth US$ 39 million over five years, has been launched in seven governorates with US support; it's implemented by the Pathfinder International Foundation
Africa South Sudan NileBoda Inc, a South Sudanese motorbike taxi company that bases its services on an App, won first place over a thousand competitors in the competition 2022 Digital Innovation for Business Resilience in East Africa
Asia Lebanon The return of live performances at the Baalbeck International Festival in July raises the country's hopes for an influx of 1 million people, which would boost the country's revival given the power of word of mouth among tourists
Asia Turkey Media and Law Studies Association stated that Internet censorship and surveillance are set to increase further; the annual Free Web Turkey 2021 report, funded by the Netherlands, shows that at least 11.050 URLs were blocked in Turkey in 2021
Asia Azerbaijan The first half of 2022 was full of memorable events in the field of Azerbaijan's youth and sports policies, given the numerous reforms and successes of athletes, as stated by the head of the Sports Department of the country's Ministry of Youth and Sports
Africa Nigeria Former captain of national football team Odegbami has launched a new radio station, Eagles 7 Sports Radio 103,7 FM, which will promote "Afrocentrism, reflecting the dreams and expectations of all Africans and people of African descent around the world"
Africa Togo The Shea Conference 2022 took place under the theme 'Cultivating the Future: Strengthening Resilience and Restoration', during which Elisabeth Pali-Tchalla, who oversees shea industry, emphasised the importance of supporting the sector to empower women
Africa Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea's Vice President, Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, has threatened to expel the French ambassador over a corruption case in Paris
Europe Switzerland The National Gotthard Museum at the top of the Gotthard Pass in a building dating from 1843 reopens today, totally renovated, after two years of work, with themed rooms and interactive stations
Asia United Arab Emirates The midday break for workers during the summer months has been announced, with some jobs exempted for technical reasons; fines are expected for establishments that violate the break