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 Somalia Teedan, in Hiram region, was recaptured by Al-Shabaab fighters; the position was serving as a key line of defense and the clashes have left dozens of civilians deaths
Europe Denmark The majority of Danish technical companies would hire the right candidate despite a criminal record; a survey found that most companies consider a candidate’s skills and motivation more important than whether they have a criminal record
Europe United Kingdom Though over 2.000 migrants arrived via small boats since Burnham assumed office as Prime Minister on 20July, total crossings for 2026 remain down roughly 43% to 50% compared to the same period in 2025; Navy intervention is being discussed
Asia Saudi Arabia A deal was signed with the U.S. for the development of a civilian nuclear in Saudi Arabia; nonproliferation experts say it still creates a risk of diversion to a bomb project, and warn it can be a further complication of regional balance
Africa Senegal To regulate the circulation of motor vehicles and horse-drawn carriages for the entire duration of the Grand Magal in Touba a detailed traffic plan has been presented; it also provides for the smooth return home of the millions of pilgrims
Africa Comoros Six medinas, some dating back to the 12th century, have been aged to UNESCO World Heritage List, raising hopes for their preservation; the ancient cities of palaces, mosques, squares and narrow streets, showcase the style of Comoro’s sultanate era
Oceania Solomon Islands The Solomon Islands National Broadband Infrastructure Project SINBIP, comprising 161 telecommunications towers across the country, has been officially handed over to the Government, closing digital divide and improving connectivity nationwide
America Brazil President Lula launched his 4th-term bid focusing on national sovereignty, framing October 2026 elections as a choice between national independence and submission to foreign interests given the Bolsonaro family’s close relationship with Trump
Africa Guinea The collective of the Living Forces of Guinea, that brings together opposition parties and civil society organizations, declared that it "rejected" the institutions in place and called on "Guinean patriots" to "put an end to the dictatorship"
Europe Ukraine Infighting that led to the firing of the defense minister - and to streets protests - and days later of top general Syrskyi, also cracked the all-important sense of wartime unity and overshadowed the narrative that Ukraine is riding high in the war
Asia Brunei 15.000 active job seekers have been recorded as of June 2026, most of them aged 21-35; authorities called for a more coordinated and comprehensive plan, with reforms impacting human capital development
Asia Maldives 78,2% of the state budget allocated for the operation of government-owned companies has been spent in the first seven months of the year, government is planning major downsizing, though expect in dividends MVR 552 million (€31 million)
Africa eSwatini Indigenous ingredients growing in homesteads across Eswatini, often dismissed as weeds, were transformed into gourmet Nguni desserts by Chef Sive Bhembe at the Standard Bank Luju Food and Lifestyle Festival, transformed into fine-dining bites