America Brazil The federal import tax on international purchases of up to US$ 50 made through e-commerce platforms like Temu, Shein, and AliExpress has been erased; experts say it is a strategic move in view of October's upcoming general elections
America Venezuela A vital economic lifeline has been regained as the US allowed Chevron to resume oil operations, reviving hopes for growth in a country whose economy has collapsed under years of sanctions and dependence on petroleum exports
Asia South Korea Police raided HYBE, the agency behind BTS, the globally famous K-pop group, as part of a probe into alleged unfair share trading by chairman Bang Si-hyuk; He’s accused of misleading investors before HYBE’s 2020 IPO, the initial public offering of stock
America Suriname The Vonzell Foundation and Lisibeti Music Performing Arts launched a creative financial education program for orphans with music, dance, and theater to teach entrepreneurship and money management, inspired by the legacy of slavery and aimed at empowerment
Europe Andorra Youngs from the dioceses of Urgell, including those from Andorra, are participating in the Jubilee of Youth in Rome in a pilgrimage led by Co-Prince, Bishop Josep-Lluís Serrano Pentinat; Pope Leo will celebrate the Holy Mass in Tor Vergata university area
America Peru Amid protests by families of victims killed during unrest, Peru’s President Dina Boluarte has delivered her final address defending her mandate, which began after Pedro Castillo’s ousting and has been marked by sustained dissent and violent crackdowns
Asia Myanmar New restrictions on fuel distribution have been announced, citing shortages and security concerns; Analysts said the move would further hurt the economy, disrupt transport and increase pressure on civilians already struggling with inflation and conflict
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
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
Africa Angola Violent protests against a fuel price hike has resulted in at least 22 casualties; the unrest broke out when minibus taxi associations launched a three-day strike against a government decision to increase the price of diesel by one-third
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
Africa Algeria Algeria assumed the presidency of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union for August during which it intends to work, in concert with other member states, for the promotion of the peace and security agenda of the pan-African organization.
America Canada 70% of Canada Post workers have voted to reject their employer’s final offer for a new collective agreement; this brings back to the bargaining table and extends a labour dispute that has been ongoing for almost 2 years with extensive strike disruptions