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
Africa Niger The US embassy in Niamey is suspending all routine visa services until further notice; the pause covers all immigrant and non-immigrant visa categories, citing "concerns with the Government of Niger"
Africa Mali Endeavour Mining and two other gold producers agreed to transition to Mali’s new mining code, which increases taxes and aims to transfer ownership of mining assets to the state; conflicts with mining companies broke at its implementation in 2023
America Bolivia Pro-Morales leader Ruth Nina has been detained over incitement, amid rising tensions, as supporters protest the exclusion of Evo Morales, the country’s first Indigenous president and a key leftist figure, from the upcoming August 17 elections
Africa Nigeria The Yelwata axis of the Benue–Nasarawa highway was blocked as Internally Displaced Persons staged a protest demanding immediate return to their ancestral homes; protesters, victims of attacks by suspected herdsmen, were chanting “We want to go back home”.
Europe Netherlands Dozens of neglected pets, including cats and dogs, carcasses and bones have been found at Friesland veterinarian and an investigation is ongoing: though "necessary care" was not given, it's still unclear whether it will lead to a possible professional ban
Africa Somalia The National Health Professionals Association has officially joined the Association of Medical Councils of Africa AMCOA as 24th member to enhance medical regulation, promote quality healthcare, strengthen collaboration with continental health institutions
Africa Ghana Cocoa export earnings have grown in the first half of 2025, nearly tripling compared to the same period in 2024 and exceeding total cocoa export earnings in the whole of 2024 reaching $2,17 billion according to official data from the Bank of Ghana
America Chile A high-level summit has been hosted in Chile, where leftist leaders from Latin America and Spain launched a joint strategy to counter authoritarianism, disinformation and far-right extremism, calling for UN reforms and stronger multilateral cooperation
America Belize A new banknote series has been unveiled: with enhanced security features and culturally updated designs, it maintains the fixed exchange rate and encourages a smooth transition through local financial institutions
Asia Palestine Hamas must "lay down its arms," "release the hostages," and relinquish control of Gaza: Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa said this while speaking at the UN conference on the two-state solution, the Times of Israel reports
Africa Guinea Media outlets and protests have been banned and opponents of President Doumbouya are denouncing the general's stranglehold on Guinea; his supporters, on the other hand, praise the enthusiasm he is reportedly generating as crucial elections draw near
Africa Mauritania Road safety provisions were decided to foster respect for express bus lanes; for the autumn holiday season, with heavier traffic and more accidents, president required 'awareness campaign clear and accessible' to make every driver and road user aware
Asia Sri Lanka The first Kumbal Perahera of the historic Senkadagala Esala Perahera began its journey in the streets at auspicious time 7:05 PM; the honour of carrying the casket in the first Kumbal Perahera was given to Indijata, the elephant of the Sri Dalada Maligawa