Asia Bahrain A new, flexible student assessment system for private and government schools came into effect ensuring smooth learning process amid current circumstances and the challenges faced by students and families during the past month of distance learning
America Suriname Suriname’s general elections on May 25 have resulted in a divided parliament, setting the stage for a coalition-led government that will take office as the country prepares for a major transition in its oil and gas industry
Oceania Australia Lifeblood, national blood, milk, microbiota donation and manufacturing service will gradually scrap restrictions for gay and bisexual men and trans women; the pioneer move will start with removing sexual activity wait times for plasma donations on 14 July
Asia Myanmar A major investment deal was signed with Russia, focused on offshore oil and gas development, including those in the Dawei Special Economic Zone, signaling expanding economic ties despite political turmoil
Africa Burkina Faso The World Meteorological Organization held a workshop to co-develope draft Standard Operating Procedures for hydrometeorological forecasting and warning systems for Burkina Faso, crucial for effective alert dissemination
Asia East Timor The victory of soccer national team in an Asian Cup qualifier match, played agains the Maldives in Darwin, Australia, was especially important because was an opportunity to show talents and culture where many Timorese had sought refuge after fleeing war.
Europe Croatia Krunoslav Fehir, a teenager when he served under warlord Branimir Glavas, revealed Glavas’s crimes twenty years ago; now he is in custody in Serbia accused of those same crimes and many in Croatia feel it is the country's moral obligation to get him back
Africa Chad Fire at military weapons depot in Goudji area in N'Djamena, has killed at least 9 people, injuring 46 others that reportedly lay in an extremely serious condition; the explosions at Chad's main arsenal lasted for half an hour and could be heard miles away
Europe Czech Republic 150 years since the introduction of trams and 100 of continuous bus service have been celebrated in Prague with a ceremonial parade of buses from various eras will roll through the city; more events are scheduled for the double jubilee of local transport
Africa Cape Verde The Cabeólica Phase II wind energy expansion will add 13,5MW of wind capacity and 26MWh of battery storage, producing over 60GWh of clean energy annually; the project will receive €19,6 million financing approved by the African Development Bank
America Ecuador After sparking a violent crime wave with his 2024 prison escape, Ecuador's most wanted drug lord 'Fito' has been recaptured while facing extradition to the US for trafficking and homicide charges
America Dominican Republic The Dominican Confederation of Micro- Small and Medium Construction Companies emphasized that the construction industry relies heavily on Haitian labor, praising efforts to regularize their statusl to prevent economic setbacks
Asia Oman A total of 2.013 people, including Omani citizens and other nationals, were evacuated from Iran given the exceptional events taking place to ensure the safety and security of Omani citizens, foreigners and all those involved in the operation
Europe San Marino The bombing of 26 June 1944 will be remembered in the castle of Borgo Maggiore with the movie “In zir per la Rumagna”; filmed in 1984 and dedicated to the San Marino–Rimini railway it tells the stories of those who survived living in the tunnels