America Barbados A defence attorney is questioning whether Barbados needs a dedicated firearms court, arguing that strengthening existing courts and support services could deliver faster results in tackling case backlogs and gun crime
Africa Lesotho The tragic disappearance of yet another man in the Mohokare River is a reminder of the dangers of the illegal Lesotho–South Africa crossing, a path chosen by people who don't have proper documentation and join families especially for holidays
Asia Kuwait Intellectual property services in Kuwait are growing, reflecting the government's commitment to the protection of commercial and industrial rights to support knowledge-based economy; 68.632 transactions generating around $21,7 million in 2025
Asia North Korea North Korean soldiers marched through Moscow’s Red Square for the first time; the Victory Day parade honored Pyongyang’s deployment to Russia’s Kursk region; their involvement in Ukraine war is unclear and leader Kim Jong Un was not present at the event
Europe North Macedonia Controversy is surrounding the appointment of new members to North Macedonia’s Anti-Discrimination Commission; a key human rights body, in the past it derived towards political interests and fears over its credibility are mounting
Europe Monaco New exhibition at the Museum of Stamps and Coins is tracing the history of human movement from foot messengers to horses to technologies reshaping travel today; it counts on exceptional loans from the Palace dating back to 1870 and will be open until 27/9
Asia Syria Court of Cassation formally elevated electronic communication - including social media, email, and SMS - to the status of legally valid judicial notification; the ruling establishes that digital service now carries the same legal force as the traditional
Asia Indonesia The House of Representatives is pushing to lead revisions to election laws in Indonesia, amid stalled talks with the government; The dispute could affect oversight, candidate requirements and institutional balance
Africa Libya A 'large-scale' crackdown was launched on crime in Zawiya, a major oil city: authorities in western Libya, an area that houses a key oil terminal and a large refinery, said they started a targeted operation on oil-related crime
Europe France Villetaneuse campus in Paris is testing the new €1 meal, offered to all students including those without a scholarship; students are enthusiastic, staff are worried of a surge in autumn, calling for additional resources to match the potential demand
Oceania Tuvalu With a total score of 93/100 in the Freedom in the World 2026 report by Freedom House, Tuvalu is recognized as one of the freest nations in the Pacific, displaying strong democratic stability with Political Rights scored at 37/40, Civil Liberties 56/60
Europe Hungary A festive atmosphere celebrated the inauguration of prime minister Péter Magyar, who said "You are showing the world there is no need to be afraid" to the tens of thousands present; the symbolic day formally ended Viktor Orban's 16-year rule
Africa Ghana The Mmratehene, or Youth Chief, of the Ayanfuri died after incidentally shooting himself during funeral rights; footage of the accident has been largely shared on social media, police launched an investigation
Asia Bhutan National Statistics Bureau Bhutan is pushing to centralize data systems by integrating fragmented databases across ministries into a single platform, aiming to improve data sharing and support evidence-based policymaking and digital governance