Asia Sri Lanka Unprecedented visitors' arrivals have been registered in 2026, marking a strong recovery in numbers; However, the tourism boom has not translated into higher earnings, as shorter stays and lower spending per visitor have led to declining dollar revenues
Africa eSwatini Recently opened Magomba Coal Mine is allegedly failing to pay suppliers and sub-contractors; local media report that sub-contractors could halt operations if they are not paid within newly set dates
Africa Mauritania Latest UNHCR report counts a total of 169.730 refugees in Mauritania, of which 16.137 with special needs, and 6.422 asylum seekers; most refugees come from Timbouctou, with elders at risk while among asylum seekers women are more at risk
Asia Afghanistan Around 100 tons of Panjshir cherries, a valuable crop, will this year be exported to central Asian countries and Russia; India and Pakistan used to be biggest importers of products from Panjshir and other provinces before relations deteriorated
Africa Ghana The Ghanaian cedi has outperformed all other global currencies in 2025, rising nearly 50% against the US dollar: investors are encouraged by the cedi’s rapid appreciation as the leading gold producer works to recover from its crisis and debt default
Europe Belarus Belarus' gold and foreign exchange reserves were estimated at $11.158 billion on 1 June, and half of the value is monetary gold; figures ground on preliminary data published on the National Bank's website
Europe Andorra Over 250 volunteers have collected 1.260 kg of garbage and materials in Grandvalira Resorts i Ski Andorra during 'Jornada de Muntanyes Netes', the Day of Clean Mountains, coinciding with World Environment Day
Oceania Australia Third largest pet store announced it would ban the sale of live animals across its 58 shops nationwide; Animals Australia figures show that about 15% of cats and dogs are purchased from pet shops nationwide, while the majority of pet sales are online
America Dominican Republic A daily ferry route connecting San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic, to Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, is coming closer to feasibility: Dominican authorities report that all preparations, including port upgrades, are complete
Asia Turkmenistan The closing ceremony of the International Dance and Folklore Festival "Avaza - land of friendship" will take place today in the water park of the Avaza NTZ with the presentation of diplomas to participants and a final concert of groups from five countries
Africa Egypt Authorities have called on foreigners to full compliance with travel, immigration and residence laws for their entry and stay and they are urged to abide by the duration of the visa; all Egyptians abroad will see their interests and legal rights protected
Asia Cyprus The Aids Solidarity Movement announced the launch of Cyprus’ first information and empowerment centre for PrEP - pre-exposure prophylaxis -, a medication that significantly reduces the risk of HIV infection
Africa Algeria Algeria is reportedly being targeted by a hate and aggressive campaign led by “orphans of the word, sell-out journalists serving their country’s enemies,” according to an article published on the website Patriotic Algeriaa
America Bahamas The Commonwealth of the Bahamas joined the Escazú Agreement, a Regional Agreement on Access to Information, Public Participation and Justice in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean; it's the 9th CARICOM Member State, 18th in the region