Europe Sweden Researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences have discovered a new species in Swedish forests: it is a fungus that parasitizes lichens
Africa Rwanda Increase in the prices of oil and marine diesel, used by fishermen for their boats, has immediately reflected in an increase of fish and shellfish price sold in markets
Oceania Tuvalu At the Island States Ocean Summit held in Tokyo, Japan, Tuvalu's President underlined that climate action and ocean management should merge into one single global agenda, warning that low-lying states can no longer afford to plan for the two separately
Africa Mauritania The Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie awarded the President of Mauritania the “Thuraya” Medal, its highest distinction; ceremony took place at the Presidential Palace in Nouakchott
Africa Lesotho Chief Justice condemned the Lesotho Defence Force's conduct in one of the Kingdom’s most turbulent periods of 2014/15, describing former army commander Lieutenant General Tlali Kamoli’s controversial “red alert” order as an unlawful licence to kill
Oceania Fiji NF Party leader, former Finance Minister Professor Prasad called on Sugar Minister for an immediate government top-up to the recently announced forecast cane price, warning that the current rate could create instability in the sugar industry
Europe Romania A month after the fall of a coalition government, President Dan designated independent candidate Eugen Tomac to form a government; he has ten days to try and get parliament's approval, taking Romania out of its political limbo
Asia North Korea North Korea will welcome Chinese leader Xi Jinping next week, traveling to the country in first State visit since 2019
Asia Oman In what has already been dubbed 'summer of scorching taps', households face difficulties as water from the taps runs at around 47°C, making it necessary to mix it with water from the fridge for basic activities like brushing teeth or washing a baby
Asia Kuwait Kuwait "stands firm" after the Iranian attack on its International Airport earlier this week, which resulted in one casualty, serious injuries and extensive material damage
Africa Eritrea President Isaias Afwerki in his speech marking Eritrea’s 35th Independence Day questioned the global policies of U.S. President Trump, despite recent reports that Washington is considering sanctions relief and a diplomatic reset with Asmara
Asia Laos Nearly 10 million trees will be planted under a nationwide reforestation plan designed to restore degraded forests, improve biodiversity and support climate resilience; The initiative also seeks to strengthen long-term environmental sustainability
Africa Equatorial Guinea Ebola prevention plan was approved by National Health Emergency Committee, with urgent mobilization of funds for medical supplies and the implementation of enhanced controls and quarantines for travelers from countries with active outbreaks
Asia Afghanistan Ghazni Residents are building a 31km stretch of a road with personal funds: to solve a longstanding problem, the entire cost is being covered through contributions from local residents and support from a community charity fund