Asia Thailand Thousands reached Bangkok’s Siriraj Hospital to pay tribute to Princess Chulabhorn, who died on 11 June, reflecting the people's recognition of the princess’s contributions to medical research, education, public service and justice reform projects
Europe Ukraine Concerns mount in Ukraine, with fears that the country could be 'sold out', as US President Trump and Russian Putin prepare to meet face-to-face in Alaska for talks that could shape its future
Africa Seychelles Eleven potential candidates for the upcoming presidential elections set for September 2025 have made the security deposit required prior to nomination day 19 August
Africa Uganda Road maintenance works have begin countrywide following government program aimed at improving road safety and reducing vehicle breakdowns to ultimately enhance rural connectivity
Africa Burundi COMEBU, acronym that stands for Burundi Mining Exchange, will now hold exclusive rights to market extracted minerals in areas where landowners have been compensated: operators in Kabarore must now sell to Comptoires only
Asia Myanmar Government enacted a new electoral law imposing jail terms for disrupting planned elections while organizing dissent and destroying materials could bring life sentences; fatalities resulting from disruption may lead to execution
Asia Brunei Authorities are running a monthly enforcement drive to protect consumers by ensuring fair pricing and accuracy of weighing equipment used for trade; in recent days four offences under the Price Control Act and the Weights and Measures Act were reported
Africa Mali Dozens of soldiers have been arrested over suspects of plotting to overthrow the junta, which in its turn came to power in Mali in a coup; a Malian security force reports of 'arrests linked to an attempt to destabilise the institutions' in recent days
Europe Lithuania 8 Lithuanian defence and security firms and research institutions have signed a letter of intent with Brazil’s Embraer, one of the world’s largest aerospace manufacturers, in a first official attempt to apply industrial cooperation in defence procurement
Africa Libya The National Committee for Combating Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing has called for the swift adoption of anti-money laundering law, as international reports have flagged suspicious activities potentially passing through Libya’s financial system
Asia Kyrgyzstan A package of laws to enhance the use of the Kyrgyz language in public and professional life has been signed by President Japarov, in line with Parliament Committee that has been supporting the use of local language in schools with a series of measures
America Grenada Government and opposition agreed and removed the oath of allegiance to the British crown, replacing “His Majesty King Charles the Third, His Heirs and Successors” with simply “Grenada” in a shared commitment to national identity and constitutional reform
Africa eSwatini Seven senior employees at Eswatini Posts and Telecommunications Corporation are suspected to be implicated in a copper theft syndicate, facilitating the theft of cables from existing infrastructure and relating to businessman allegedly involved in supply
Europe Hungary A new bathing spot on the Danube opened in Budapest: the Duna-fürdő Árasztó-part free beach will welcome bathers 12-31 August, as the capital aims to make the Danube riverbank a natural part of everyday life for residents