Africa Burundi The launch of e-KORI, Burundi's new integrated tax filing and payment system, will modernize tax administration practices and strengthen revenue collection, seeking to progressively improve the quality of services offered to taxpayers
Asia Qatar The Qatar Skydive team of the Joint Special Forces claimed three medals at the Skydive World Cup Series held in Klatovy, Czech Republic, with 44 international teams participating
Asia Philippines Security cooperation with Taiwan is discreetly deepening, citing growing Chinese maritime and cyber threats; Joint patrols, shared intelligence and military-planning links are advancing despite strong Chinese objections
America Nicaragua A new Chinese embassy building has been inaugurated in Managua, as Nicaragua deepened diplomatic and economic ties with China through expanded cooperation in areas like infrastructure, trade, education and health since reestablishing relations in 2021
Asia Iraq The oil sector, vital for Iraq's economy, is facing both a potential export crisis, with difficult negotiations with the Kurdistan Regional Government and possible US sanctions, and an expansion of production in southern oil fields
America Uruguay Several countries have denied entry to Uruguayans with passports issued since April 2025, rejecting the new documents for not showing the place of birth, despite Uruguay's compliance with ICAO security recommendations
Europe Ireland A full forensic excavation began on the site of the former mother and baby institution in Tuam, Co Galway to recover and analyze human remains; access to the entire site is closed off to the public and it is also concealed from view with 24/7 surveillance
America Paraguay Declaring its ambition to become South America's tech, manufacturing, and energy hub, Paraguay has opened its doors to global investors and proposed key economic reforms to modernize outdated laws and attract international capital
Europe Italy Tennis player Jannik Sinner, number 1 in the world ranking - defeated Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to win his first Wimbledon title, an historic victory for Italy as he his the first Italian man to win a singles title in the tournament
America Guyana A national workshop has been held to advance disaster readiness, as Guyana has launched efforts to strengthen inclusive early warning systems against growing climate and hazard risks through international and regional collaboration
Africa Senegal A project for a film screening followed by a debate on LGBTQI themes, supported by the Embassy of the Netherlands in Dakar and the Regional Office of the UNHCHR, was categorically rejected by the Ministry of African Integration and Foreign Affairs
Europe Finland The mushroom season began early and shows strong potential in several regions, according to experts, with mushroom foragers confirming a satisfactory harvest has begun: the cool, wet start of summer is an ideal condition for fungi
America El Salvador After Mexican authorities claimed a drug-laden plane came from El Salvador, President Bukele has demanded a public correction stressing that no radar contact supports the claim and that all detained suspects have been identified as Mexican nationals
America Honduras The US has officially canceled TPS for Honduras, ending protections granted after Hurricane Mitch in 1999, as it has deemed conditions safe for return despite concerns from migrant advocates about family separation and long-term residents’ futures