Asia North Korea Experience gained by North Korean forces on the battlefields of the Russia-Ukraine war imposes changes in the security calculus on the Korean Peninsula, as NK troops have been exposed to the technology and tactics of modern warfare, UN Commander reveals
America Panama The rice growers' association maintains that there is no immediate risk of produce shortages and that decisions regarding future imports will depend on the harvest results, forecasting a sufficient crop despite El Niño
Africa Liberia Poor communication along the railroad is presumed the cause of latest accident of ArcelorMittal Liberia trains, a collision that at the end of May has left several of the wagons derailed in different locations along the Yekepa-Buchanan rail corridor
Europe Norway A major fire spread from a townhouse Drammen, 34km from Oslo, destroying over 100 homes and forcing thousands into evacuation centers as flames spread through the area and into nearby forests
Africa Algeria The fire that broke out at the Assisted Childhood Institution in Mohammadia, claiming 11 lives and injuring 19 others, was caused by an electrical spark from an air conditioning unit according to statement by General Directorate of National Security
Africa Morocco National Tourism Office has expanded its promotional campaign in Hong Kong as part of a broader strategy to attract more Chinese visitors; key highlights are Morocco’s cultural heritage, premium travel experiences, growing air connectivity with China
Europe Latvia Excitement in the fuel pellet market in recent weeks has led stores to set limits on the purchase of pellets per person, said Latvian Radio; the association representing the industry says the market is calming down and will stabilize in a month
Africa Burkina Faso An open day of physical activity to promote regular exercise was organized in Ouagadougou under the theme "One step today, fewer non-communicable diseases tomorrow": the initiative was welcomed and participated by citizens, experts and professionals
Europe Kosovo Almost four years after Serbs collectively mass-resigned from Kosovo’s institutions, some Serb judges and prosecutors have filed requests to return to their posts in the Serb-majority north of the country, according to Kosovo’s judicial authorities
Europe Bulgaria Two Bulgarian police are among those arrested by Serbian authorities following an investigation aimed at dismantling a criminal network that allegedly smuggled a large number of migrants between January and July 2026 across the Balkan route
Europe Austria Foodwatch Austria sparked discussions about the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to minors; according to the NGO, test buyers aged 8, 11, and 14 years received the new “Tropical Energy Refresher” at McDonald's without any age check or verbal warning
Africa Cape Verde The World Cup's second-smallest nation, Cape Verde made a big impact in 2026 edition; though they lost 3-2 to Argentina, they have named the story of this tournament, showing courage, togetherness, unity and unwavering belief in what they are and can do
Africa Benin 280 kilograms of counterfeit pharmaceutical products were seized in a house in Kandévié Amoussa, in the 4th arrondissement of Porto-Novo; the police operation took place following information indicating illegal drug sales activity
Africa Eritrea The document produced in 3rd Congress of the Eritrean Afar National Congress is deemed a most ambitious resolutions for Eritrean nationality movements; despite its vision, impeccable structure and clarity, experts fear it won't be enough for durable peace