Asia Brunei The Basic Haj and Umrah Course 1448H/2026M has began at selected mosques nationwide to equip prospective haj and umrah pilgrims with essential knowledge on the rites and provide physical, spiritual and mental guidance
Africa Sudan Democratic Bloc coalition presented a political roadmap centred on intra-Sudanese dialogue alongside a proposed U.S.-mediated ceasefire to end Sudan’s civil war; the plan address root causes of the conflict and establish a framework for sustainable peace
Asia Yemen A fuel shortage has disrupted vital sectors and services, paralyzed transport and power generation, with aviation and public electricity among the hardest hit; the crisis has forced reliance on emergency support from Saudi Arabia
Europe Monaco Seven years after its launch, Monte-Carlo Beer, well established in the Principality, is accelerating its growth in foreign markets and evolving to meet new habits of beer lovers aiming to become the benchmark beer on the French Riviera
Asia Malaysia Efforts against sophisticated poaching syndicates, which operates using advanced technology and cross-border trafficking routes, are intensifying; The crackdown targets illegal hunting of endangered species such as tigers, elephants and pangolins
America Saint Kitts and Nevis 30 years after entering St. Kitts and Nevis Demerara Distillers is moving ahead with a US 14 million expansion of its Bird Rock plant; during the sod-turning ceremony, Prime Minister welcomed the investment as a sign of continued confidence in the country
America Argentina Government is “getting closer every day” to recovering sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, President Milei said, escalating a diplomatic row stemming from Argentina’s politically charged World Cup victory over England weeks ago
America Costa Rica Thousands of Costa Ricans responded to the call to defend the Judiciary, overflowing San José in a demonstration under the slogan ‘democracy is not negotiable’; a budget cut for the Judiciary is among the elements that sparked protests
America Cuba The wooden planks of the iconic benches in Plaza de Marte, Santiago de Cuba's most emblematic public space, were ripped out most probably to be used as firewood for cooking; images in a local newspaper are yet another sign of the dramatic crisis
Asia Uzbekistan Six residential blocks at Newport housing complex in Tashkent's Yakkasaray district were constructed without proper registration with the regional oversight body, while three blocks received required approvals from Architectural and Urban Planning Council
Europe Vatican City Pope Leo XIV visited Assisi for Go! 2026, the Franciscan Youth Meeting, on the 800th anniversary of death of Saint Francis, saying the faithful should oppose fundamentalism within societies tempted to place religion at the service of competing identities
Africa Tunisia Sidi Bou Saïd has become the 10th site in Tunisia inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List; developed around the 13th-century sanctuary and tomb of Sufi master and saint Abu Said al-Baji, the village has been a symbol of sufi spirituality for centuries
Oceania Tonga Middle East tensions are expected to cause a 4% GDP contraction and cost national budget between up to TOP50 million (€18million): higher fuel prices, possible supply disruptions put, temporary fuel management measures will affect activity in many sectors
Europe Moldova 330 kV Balti-Dnestrovsk Balti-Dnestrovsk transmission line was heavily damaged by heavy rain and strong winds: 10 high-voltage pylons were damaged or knocked down near the city of Balti and Moldelectrica said complete repairing could take over a week