Asia Mongolia A 40-metre replica of Japan’s historic Illustrated Account of the Mongol Invasions was donated to Mongolia by a Japanese collector; The replica, depicting the Yuan dynasty’s invasions of Japan in 1274 and 1281, will be housed at the Kharakhorum Museum
Africa Uganda Uganda has reopened its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo after six months; the shutdown of crossings at Bunagana and Ishasha in North Kivu province came as a consequence of the seizure of Goma by the M23 rebel group
Asia Japan For the first time since 2016, a typhoon made landfall on Hokkaido coast; Typhoon Nari crossed near Cape Erimo before weakening to a storm according to the Japan Meteorological Agency
Oceania Samoa The Samoa United Party, led by caretaker Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata‘afa, officially launched its election manifesto, confirming 26 candidates for the upcoming general election
America Uruguay Several countries have denied entry to Uruguayans with passports issued since April 2025, rejecting the new documents for not showing the place of birth, despite Uruguay's compliance with ICAO security recommendations
America Peru A 3.800-year-old citadel of the Caral civilization has opened to tourists for the first time, as Peru has completed years of restoration at Peñico, a key site for understanding early urban life and climate challenges in ancient South America
America Panama Panamá has intensified diplomatic and regulatory efforts to improve its international standing, as it has exited the EU's money laundering grey list but still seeks removal from tax and fisheries-related discriminatory lists
America Venezuela The European Parliament has included Venezuela on the EU’s high-risk list for money laundering and terrorism financing, as it has faced increased scrutiny over financial transactions; the country rejected the measure as politically motivated
Europe Ireland A full forensic excavation began on the site of the former mother and baby institution in Tuam, Co Galway to recover and analyze human remains; access to the entire site is closed off to the public and it is also concealed from view with 24/7 surveillance
Asia Myanmar An armed attack on a Buddhist monastery in Sagaing region on 11 July left at least 23 civilians dead, including four children; The massacre reflects the deepening vulnerability of civilians amid the country’s ongoing civil conflict
Europe Montenegro Statements by Serbian Orthodox Church clerics over weekend, who praised WWII criminals, remarks are deemed by many as historical revisionism and hate speech, are causing concern and drawing criticism from local and international institutions
Asia Philippines Security cooperation with Taiwan is discreetly deepening, citing growing Chinese maritime and cyber threats; Joint patrols, shared intelligence and military-planning links are advancing despite strong Chinese objections
Africa Nigeria Today has been declared a public holiday in Nigeria to honour former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died aged 82 in a London clinic on Sunday after battling ill health for years
Oceania Kiribati First National Employment Policy and Action Plan has been validated by the Government to transform local employment landscape; developed with the International Labour Organization support, it outlines a roadmap for inclusive and sustainable employment