Europe Albania Diaspora is remembering 35 years since the cargo ship Vlora docked in Bari, Italy, with 20.000 refugees fleeing the collapse of the communist regime; the disembarking of 8 August 1991 is the largest single-vessel mass migration landing in European history
America Bolivia Daniela Artemisa, a tattoo artist in Bolivia, has gained recognition as the “Cholita Tattoo Artist” by blending Aymara traditions with goth aesthetics to celebrate Indigenous women, despite initial backlash and evolving perceptions of tattoo culture
Africa eSwatini New passport stamps are in use to curb cross-border crime; they carry advanced security features and are traceable to individual immigration officers, making it significantly harder for criminal networks to manipulate entry and exit records
Asia Kazakhstan An 11.000-seat UEFA-standard stadium has opened in Kyzylorda; the Kaisar Arena, a new multifunctional complex, includes venues for boxing, wrestling, gymnastics, taekwondo, weightlifting and facilities for people with special needs
America Brazil Middle-class tax cuts and new levies on high earners and foreign dividends have been approved by government, who expressed confidence the Senate has backed the plan to promote fiscal justice before the 2026 election
Asia Maldives Legal action will be taken against individuals who intimidate or incite hatred toward police officers on social media; the warn came form the the Maldives Police Service after recent episode connected to the curbing of street protests
America Chile A record increase in wine exports to Brazil, its top market, has been registered in Chile; the fact helped offset declining US sales caused by newly imposed 10% tariffs
Asia Jordan The AI-powered educational assistant “Siraj” has been launched on a pilot basis as part of the National Council for Future Technology’s initiatives and aligns with directives to integrate artificial intelligence into education
Africa Eritrea Meskel, marking the Finding of the True Cross, was celebrated across Eritrea with a central ceremony at Bahti Meskerem Square in the capital Asmara, attended by officials, clergy and diplomats alongside nationwide religious services and gatherings
Europe France Samba, France’s last circus elephant, a 38-year-old African elephant, found a permanent home at Richter Safari Park in Hungary;
Asia Georgia After violent clashes erupted in Tbilisi, the city remains under mobilized security as cleanup operations continue; riot police units are stationed at Orbeliani Square where tensions rose multiple times during protest; opposition figures were arrested
Africa Zimbabwe In Harare’s overlooked spaces, globally acclaimed feminist photographer, filmmaker and researcher Chido Nyaruwata finds stories; through her lens, discarded materials are narratives of resilience and socially displaced women architects of sustainability
Asia Mongolia Cabinet endorsed a draft national strategy on Big Data and Artificial Intelligence to be integrated into the 2026–2030 development plan; it includes 66 measures on 4 objectives and aims to build an AI ecosystem in sectors like health and mining
America Costa Rica Costa Rica’s top court has ordered the government to urgently regulate a 2022 tuna fishing law aimed at reclaiming marine resources from foreign fleets, warning that further delays risk environmental harm and legal consequences for officials