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 Uganda Three days of free entry into all Uganda national parks have been announced for September this year for Ugandans and foreign visitors alike; entry fees can vary from below $20 to $800 for foreign non-residents gorilla trekking permits
Europe North Macedonia Legal experts and transparency advocates criticised the Agency for the Protection of the Right to Free Access to Public Information for requiring electronic signatures on email appeals, arguing that it is in contrast with NM's freedom of information law
Europe Bulgaria Parliament is likely to approve US military aircraft using Bezmer airfield in central Bulgaria for refuelling purposes and as a long-term hub, despite previous criticism on the presence of US planes at Sofia’s main airport
Asia Azerbaijan Azerbaijan and Georgia have officially launched an electronic permit (E-Permit) system for international road freight transport, marking a significant step toward the digitalization of cross-border logistics and trade
Europe Romania Cluj-Napoca will hold the first edition of 'The Night of the Churches' on 25 July: the event will bring together religious communities from different denominations in an unprecedented partnership to open the city's ecclesiastical heritage to the public
Asia Thailand The first recognised conscientious objector was sentenced to prison as he refused compulsory military service on ethical grounds, drawing attention to Thailand’s military conscription system and the absence of legal provisions for conscientious objection
Africa Tunisia The Bizerte bridge project is in progress and reached a 75% of its technical completion rate for section I and II, carried out by Tunisian companies; The first metal components of the Bizerte bridge are expected to arrive in December
Europe Belarus “As of 22 July grain and leguminous crops (excluding corn, buckwheat and millet) have been harvested from 16% of the areas, or 323.000 hectares” official press release said, for a total of 1.330.000 tonnes of grain with average yield 41,2 centners/hectare
America Antigua and Barbuda Activists and civil organizations are calling on Antigua and Barbuda’s tourism industry to fund new waste management equipment rather than wait on government support, identifying in the sector the country’s biggest contributor to waste
America Cuba The Organizing Committee of the Habanos Festival announced the cancellation of the XXVI edition of the event, citing the need to preserve "the standards of excellence" of the meeting in the face of the deteriorated "current context" of Cuba
Asia Mongolia Mandatory preventive health screenings will be mandatory for all kindergarten and school students from the 2026–27 academic year, nationwide; Children identified as at risk will be referred for diagnostic tests and follow-up treatment
Europe Albania The "Flamingo Revolution", a Gen Z-led protest movement originally targeting the investment project on unspoiled and protected Sazan Island, is now turning into a call against autocrats, corruption and global oligarchy and drawing international support
Europe Finland Only 123 Thai wild berry pickers have had their visas approved this year, while over 2.000 applications have been rejected: the decision is expected to deepen labour shortages during Finland's berry harvest