Asia North Korea Experience gained by North Korean forces on the battlefields of the Russia-Ukraine war imposes changes in the security calculus on the Korean Peninsula, as NK troops have been exposed to the technology and tactics of modern warfare, UN Commander reveals
Europe Finland Finnish authorities have ordered the immediate closure of the last operating Nordicshape cosmetic clinic after inspectors found serious patient safety failures at its Helsinki premises
America Haiti Hundreds rallied in Miami, USA, urging Congress to Protect Haiti TPS; Immigrant advocates, faith leaders and community members called on Congress to pass S. 4814 as TPS recipients face the loss of legal protections and work authorization
Asia Bhutan Jigmeling Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre is undergoing a major expansion to improve treatment and rehabilitation of injured and rescued wild animals; The upgraded facility will strengthen veterinary services to support wildlife conservation
America Honduras Nearly 98% of homicide went unpunished in 2025 in Honduras, despite significant public spending on security and justice, according to the Association for a More Just Society ASJ, which also warned about persistent extortion and gender-based violence
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina The National Assembly of Republika Srpska, or parliament of Bosnia’s Serb-led entity, amended its criminal code and introduced prison terms for displaying flags and symbols of what was the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina of the 1992-95 war
Africa Tunisia The 16th edition of "Sea Week," organized by WWF North Africa, is about to be held in Mahdiaon 13-18 July; designed as a summer school, the event is tied to the "Tunisia towards 30×30" project and part of WWF North Africa such to heal the Mediterranean
Africa eSwatini The controversial E200 (€11) per-day penalty charged on companies for failing to submit tax returns will be reduced to E25; parliament said the E200 figure was never approved by either the House of Assembly or the Senate and was excessively punishing
Asia Georgia Graphic artist Lasha Inashvili has won the official poster competition of the 2027 Hahnenkamm Races in Kitzbühel, Austria; His winning design was selected among 286 submissions by 138 international artists and he is the first person to ever win twice
Asia United Arab Emirates Gold jewellery in the UAE is costing up to 13% less than in India, and many UAE residents travelling home for holidays wonder how much gold they can legally carry into India after changes to baggage rules in 2026 and revised duty-free allowances for gold
Africa Niger A large seizure of water birds hunted by poachers saw the arrival in Diffa of the Minister of the environment; at the Environment and Military Equipment Brigade he promised a firm stance against waterfowl poaching
America Bolivia Seven presidential decrees have introduced economic reforms covering fuel supply, imports, electricity tariffs, pensions and mining, as the government seeks to boost investment and stabilize the economy
America Bahamas 10 pounds of suspected hydroponic marijuana have been seized by the police during a special operation on the shoreline in western New Providence
Africa Republic of the Congo Athletes of the national karate team will not take part in the 16th Central African Karate Championships opening tomorrow in Bujumbura, Burundi, though the team was expected to join the competition