Asia Georgia In Sukhumi, the capital of the region of Abkhazia, hundreds of people stormed the complex where the local parliament is located, protesting against an agreement with Russia to facilitate investment in local real estate
America Jamaica Jamaica's fire brigade will install smoke detectors in several homes on the island, as part of efforts to use technology to prevent and minimise fire-related deaths and injuries
Asia Uzbekistan A draft decree to conduct a population census of Uzbekistan from 15 July to 21 August 2026 has been published by the Statistics Agency; the draft proposes the creation of republican and territorial commissions to facilitate it
America Chile Hundreds gathered in Santiago's Plaza Baquedano to mark the fifth anniversary of Chile's "Estallido Social," the massive 2019 protests demanding social reforms
Africa Algeria The country is gradually moving towards a digital payments system, with a 71% increase in digital financial transactions in the first quarter of 2024
America Dominica Dominica State College has initiated a project focused on online education in collaboration with the Commonwealth of Learning and the Virtual University for the Small Commonwealth States to develop a minimum of 15 online courses by the conclusion
Oceania Vanuatu In June and July 2024, the Vanuatu Family Health Association registered 120 pregnant girls between the ages of 15 and 20; this is one of the highest figures recorded according to data manager Serah Nango
Africa Madagascar A significant revision of electricity prices charged by the Madagascan water and electricity company has passed at Government level, resulting in a 20% price increase for the first year, raising concerns among operators of the sector
Africa Lesotho For the first time, the government of Lesotho, in collaboration with Melodious Awards and LESCOSA, hosts the National Music Awards at the Manthabiseng Convention Centre to support and recognise local artists
Asia Jordan The 16th Irbid Pomegranate Festival, a marketing event for pomegranate farmers, cooperatives, and family businesses, closes today; the 2024 edition celebrated the role of women in traditional agriculture and saw outstanding female participation
Africa Libya The United Nations Support Mission in Libya welcomed the appointment of the Libyan Central Bank's Board of Directors, which is essential to ensure that the CBL operates with independence, integrity, transparency and accountability
America Belize The North American Taiwanese Medical Association NATMA, conducted a five-day medical mission in Belize, treating nearly 1.800 patients and performing 56 surgeries to support underprivileged communities
Oceania Nauru Nauru Airlines has become a member of the International Air Transport Association IATA, thus gaining potential access to most airports in the world
America Argentina Hundreds of One Direction fans in Buenos Aires gathered outside the Casa Sur hotel in the Palermo district, where former band member Liam Payne was found dead after falling from the third floor