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
Africa Ethiopia Over 4.000 participants gathered in Addis Ababa for the final conference of Ethiopia’s National Dialogue; The forum at the Addis International Convention Center is scheduled for several weeks, follows input collection by ND Commission since 2021
Asia India Indian Railways' first hydrogen-powered train made its maiden journey covering an 89-km route between Jind and Sonipat in Haryana state; the 10 coaches were powered by a 1.200 Kw hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system, the world's most powerful for a train
Europe Montenegro Lavish rewards have been established for crime whistleblowers; experts say the offer of up to one million euros for reporting wanted criminals won't be enough without changing current culture, sharing values and making those who act feel safe
Africa Mauritius Price pressures intensified in the second quarter of 2026, primarily due to rising energy, transport; Consumer Price Index rose by 2,4% increase over three months, Mauritius Statistics revealed
America Mexico Since may, relatives of the 135.000 and over missing people, known as desaparecidos, led protests in front of a number of Mexican stadiums to enhance awareness of the phenomenon
Oceania Kiribati 34 new nurses, including eight future outer island doctors, are ready to begin their service in clinics across Kiribati after graduating from the classrooms of Bikenibeu
Europe Lithuania The shortage of skilled workers in the agriculture sector has made job vacancies increasingly filled by foreigners; Employment Service reports that in the first half of 2026 658 employers registered in a total of 2.800 vacant jobs
Europe Romania The Danube reached the lowest historical flow in 20 years with 1750 cubic meters/s, with a downward trend for the next 4-5 days to 1700 according to National Waters Administration; lowest flow was recorded in 1985 at 1400 m3/sec at the entrance to Romania
Africa Senegal Finning, the practice of removing fins and casting the rest of the shark overboard, largely prohibited across regulatory zones, countries and international conventions, has found a hotspot in Dakar, according report by NGO Environmental Justice Foundation
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
Asia Palestine About 25.000 purebreds are registered today through the Israel Arab Horse Society, compared to around 20 in the 1970s: horse culture still works as an element of cohesion and spreads despite scarce land remaining in the West Bank
Europe Portugal Teachers, parents and students held protests over Portugal national exam system; 50.000 teachers had been rallying in May asking for just pay and Minister's resignation, now students and parents joined to change the allegedly unfair examination system
Africa Burundi Olivia University Cultural Week stood out for health-centered initiatives that had a direct impact on the local population: a blood drive and free screening organized with a number of partners including Burundi Red Cross and Kira and Tanganyika hospitals