America Panama Recent incidents of African bees stinging occurred during Good Friday at a Stations of the Cross procession in Penonomé, were at least 50 required medical attention and one person died; scientists are investigating their habits and why they attack
Africa Uganda Uganda has reopened its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo after six months; the shutdown of crossings at Bunagana and Ishasha in North Kivu province came as a consequence of the seizure of Goma by the M23 rebel group
America Venezuela The European Parliament has included Venezuela on the EU’s high-risk list for money laundering and terrorism financing, as it has faced increased scrutiny over financial transactions; the country rejected the measure as politically motivated
Asia Myanmar An armed attack on a Buddhist monastery in Sagaing region on 11 July left at least 23 civilians dead, including four children; The massacre reflects the deepening vulnerability of civilians amid the country’s ongoing civil conflict
Europe Montenegro Statements by Serbian Orthodox Church clerics over weekend, who praised WWII criminals, remarks are deemed by many as historical revisionism and hate speech, are causing concern and drawing criticism from local and international institutions
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 Panama Panamá has intensified diplomatic and regulatory efforts to improve its international standing, as it has exited the EU's money laundering grey list but still seeks removal from tax and fisheries-related discriminatory lists
Africa Nigeria Today has been declared a public holiday in Nigeria to honour former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died aged 82 in a London clinic on Sunday after battling ill health for years
Oceania Kiribati First National Employment Policy and Action Plan has been validated by the Government to transform local employment landscape; developed with the International Labour Organization support, it outlines a roadmap for inclusive and sustainable employment
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 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 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
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
America Mexico 30% tariffs on Mexican imports to US have been announced starting 1 August, as the US has intensified trade pressure despite Mexico’s efforts to negotiate and avoid measures that could severely impact its export-dependent economy