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
Europe Ukraine Ukraine and Russia launched a wave of air attacks along the Black Sea coastline a few hours after direct peace talks between the two nations ended without any breakthrough on a ceasefire
Europe Denmark New tunnel rail linking Denmark to Germany, currently being constructed across the Fehmarn Belt, will see its completion delayed by several years according to expert on both sides
Europe Italy TIME magazine cover is portraying Giorgia Meloni, the first female leader of Italy, citing she 'has emerged as one of Europe’s most interesting figures' as she opposes what she calls “homogenizing" globalism, yet champions European integration
Africa eSwatini Five emaSwati have been chosen as cast members for the South African telenovela ‘Isitha’ and were introduced to the Minister Bongani Nzima before their departure and are sure to boost viewers attention in the country
Europe France Despite weather closures, over 50.000 people have been swimming in the River Seine's three pools in Paris since their opening on 5 July for the first time after 1923; following a years-long cleanup, the opening is a legacy of the 2024 Olympics
Asia Kyrgyzstan Health Ministry suspended activities of 78 clinics following large-scale inspections of private medical organizations in Bishkek and Osh; 31% were operating without a valid license and in 68,4% violations of licensing requirements were uncovered
Europe Russia Ukraine and Russia launched a wave of air attacks along the Black Sea coastline a few hours after direct peace talks between the two nations ended without any breakthrough on a ceasefire
Asia Malaysia Around mid-July, tens of protesters rallied outside the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur opposing Nick Adams' appointment as U.S. ambassador: his controversial statements on Islam prompted calls for rejection
Asia Armenia Gazprom Armenia, subsidiary of Russian Gazprom, announced a two-days suspension of natural gas supply for maintenance work on its pipeline in Georgia, right as Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is in Altai, Russia for a two-day working visit
America Grenada Opposition in the Lower House will not be supporting the Government’s decision to reduce the Age of Civil Responsibility from 18 to 16 years, to allow for minors to seek sexual and reproductive health treatment without permission from parents or guardians
Asia Kazakhstan Foreign nationals from neighboring and distant countries have increasingly chosen Kazakhstan as a destination for medical care; key areas of medical tourism include high-tech treatments in neurosurgery, reproductive services, dental care and cosmetology
Africa Burkina Faso A written message from Egypt's President El Sisi to President Traoré has been delivered by Foreign Minister Abdelatty, on a visit with 60 business leaders, reaffirming Egypt’s commitment to broadening cooperation in security, stability, clean development
Asia Georgia The Georgian Patriarchate released a statement on latest European Council recommendations, concerned that they place Georgia’s aspirations for integration in direct contrast to traditional family values and laws protecting minors from LGBT propaganda