Asia Vietnam Technology will help authorities locate and repatriate the remains of war martyrs, the soldiers who died in the Vietnam War; Deputy PM ordered the use of DNA testing, digital archives and mapping to identify remains and return them to families
America Antigua and Barbuda With Carnival festivities at their peak across Antigua and Barbuda, health officials are urging vendors to employ food safety measures and are intensifying their control operations on local food stalls, reminding that proper food handling is critical
Oceania Micronesia On 31 July FSM celebrated its National Day at the Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, with a cultural showcase that introduced KAMORALE to the world, national expression of greetings and unity formally adopted through Executive Order by President Simina last year
America Saint Kitts and Nevis Nevis held a solemn ceremony to mark the 55th anniversary of the MV Christena disaster that took over 250 lifes on 1 August 1970, one of the most tragic maritime events in the English-speaking Caribbean, still deeply etched in the collective memory
Europe Greece Asylum applications from migrants arriving by sea from Africa have been suspended for three months: rights advocates call it flagrant violation of human rights; Greece is a major entry point: UN figures recorded over 60.000 arrivals last year, most by sea
Europe Italy Dockworkers in Genoa, long opposed to arms exports, protested and joined European port workers calling on EU to halt arms shipments to Israel, as international treaties state that weapons shouldn't be exported to war zones where human rights are violated
Asia Uzbekistan High spending and shady contracts for national and international artists led the Anti-Corruption Agency to launch a probe into Khanabad “Echoes of the World” music festival, at its 3rd edition later this month in Andijan
Europe Moldova Oligarch and influential politician Vladimir Plahotniuc, sanctioned internationally and fugitive since 2019, allegedly living in Turkey, has been detained in Athens by Greek authorities, Moldova’s police confirmed
Asia Laos In the village of Ban Nam Deua, a Swiss-backed initiative is helping residents secure legal land rights; Through training, mapping and community engagement, the project empowers villagers to manage their land sustainably and avoid disputes or exploitation
America Costa Rica A 41% funding cut has severely affected Costa Rica’s ability to support over 222.000 asylum seekers, mainly Nicaraguan, delaying essential services and putting its longstanding refugee protection system at serious risk
Europe Russia Despite its 8,8 magnitude, damage caused by the earthquake that struck the Kamchatka peninsula on 30 July was relatively minor; lack of devastation and fatalities was attributed by Kremlin spokesperson to high-quality construction and local preparedness
America Ecuador Professionals and startups in Ecuador have embraced 3D printing to produce custom goods, medical tools, and industrial parts, promoting accessible manufacturing despite high costs of fiber and limited national adoption data
Africa Benin American filmmaker Spike Lee and wife, producer and author Tonya Lewis Lee, have been appointed ambassadors for African-Americans in the US; their role aims to strengthen ties, promote cultural tourism and support reconnection of diaspora to their roots
Africa Sierra Leone Dr. Kadi Sesay was laid to rest in her home country with authorities, institution leaders and citizens paying tribute for her unparalleled public service and her work's impact on youth empowerment, civic education, and women’s political participation