Asia Thailand Rubella has been eliminated in Thailand as a public health threat, achieving the WHO criteria for interruption of endemic transmission; imported cases is now the key concern, especially for infections during pregnancy
Africa Chad Chad announced its intent to withdraw from the International Criminal Court on 27 July, submitting a formal notification to the United Nations; The withdrawal process from the Rome Statute takes at least one year to officially take effect
Africa Cape Verde Vozhina, the hero goalkeeper of Cape Verde in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, at 40 is making a sensation for traveling to Chile under a new contract with local leader team Colo Colo
Africa Republic of the Congo 2nd Great Agricultural Fair of Congo GFAC has opened at the Bambou-Mingali Exhibition Center in the outskirts of Brazzaville; it will run to 20 August aiming to making agriculture a major driver of diversification for the national economy
Oceania Marshall Islands Using equipment donated by the non-profit organization Salad Days of Skateboarding, and the distribution company Tum Yeto, youth on Ebeye are learning the basics of the sport in an initiative in collaboration with local community leaders
Europe Slovakia Far-right politician and former MP is at the centre of debate over Black Sea luxury villa, which he defiantly said would show if elected; Marian Kotleba’s real estate portfolio has been debated as Bulgarian villa was purchased far below market listings
Africa South Sudan Boma-Badingilo Migratory Landscape has been inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, becoming the country’s first World Heritage Site and placing one of Africa’s largest wildlife migrations under international recognition
Africa Central African Republic During the current caterpillar season, families are venturing deeper into forest to fill their basket; known as makongo, they are rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals: foraging and selling in regional markets is an essential income
Oceania Palau A man has been charged with attempted importation and trafficking of methamphetamine after customs and narcotics officers intercepted a package from California containing over 100 grams of meth concealed inside silicone sealant tubes
Oceania Nauru Over 600 graduates have been honored totally for completing their vocational training under the Australian government-funded APP Alternative Pathways Programme that offers learning opportunities and upskilling in the trades
America Canada Northern Shield Energy Corridor has been unveiled, a 3.300-km crude oil pipeline project for 5-800.000 barrels/day and running entirely through Canada; Premiers of Alberta and Ontario said it's designed for energy security by bypassing US transit routes
Europe Slovenia A referendum on a controversial omnibus law that entails extensive tax cuts has been authorized by the Constitutional Court; with this decision, trade unions can start collecting 40.000 signatures required to call the vote
America Bolivia Alert is rising over organized crime as a new wave of violence is spreading around Santa Cruz; hitmen murdered seven people in two days, including a police sub-lieutenant investigating a quadruple homicide that occurred hours earlier
Africa Cameroon Two 100% electric vehicles, already available in the country, have been introduced by a new dealer, Electric Motor Cameroon ; the SUVs are imported from China and help pioneer the electric vehicle ecosystem in Cameroon