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 Mozambique Five citizens were killed in ‘xenophobic attacks’ in South Africa, and about 800 Mozambicans have been caught up in violence in Mossel Bay, as anti-immigration protests have been sweeping South Africa over the weekend
America Dominica As Hurricane Season officially opened on 2 June, Dominica Red Cross Society urged all citizens, residents, and communities across the island to prioritize early preparation and safety
Europe Belarus Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the Belarusian opposition leader in exile, has opened the Mission of Democratic Forces of Belarus in Kyiv during her visit to Ukraine
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo The 2026 edition of the Katanga Business Meeting has been held in Kolwezi; the event was dedicated to the challenges of industrialization, investment and local processing of mineral resources in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Oceania New Zealand The New Zealand fashion industry has seen a wave of business closures; in a shrinking manufacturing sector, it is harder to find people to make the 'Made in New Zealand' and for businesses to absorb rising costs
Europe Germany Alevis make up around 13% of Muslims living in Germany today; this religious community, now the fourth largest in the country, once predominantly lived in rural Turkey, passing on their spiritual beliefs and rites orally
Asia Turkey 47 Turkish universities have been included in this year’s “world’s best universities” ranking by the Center for World University, which evaluated 21.291 universities from 95 countries identifying the top 2.000 institutions worldwide
Africa South Africa South African Revenue Service activated mandatory digital border declaration system for foreign-registered vehicles: all owners, tourists, traders must declare vehicles through the SARS Traveller Management System before entering or leaving the country
Africa Senegal Inter-Union of Civil Aviation and Air Transport Workers, comprising 13 unions and SUTAAS, fully supported the 24 hours strike announced for Monday, part of a wider agitation that followed as eight unions' demands remained unanswered
Asia South Korea Unionized workers at Samsung Electronics approved a new wage deal, averting an 18-day strike; The agreement includes uncapped long-term stock bonuses tied to semiconductor profits, potentially worth up to $440.000 per employee
Africa Central African Republic 3-colors traffic light have been reintroduced to Bangui after 20 years, welcomed by the public as both a sign of civilization and of return to 'normality' after politica and civil disruption
Asia Nepal Recurring barriers from India are hurting exports of Nepali tea, experts claim, as disputes persist over branding and competition with the Darjeeling label; Producers argue certification issues limit market access and weaken Nepal’s premium tea industry
Africa Tunisia Tunisian Television celebrated its 60th anniversary; the first official broadcast on 31 May 1966 was a 2-hour black-and-white program, establishing an identity for the country by showcasing local faces, languages and culture that are now a key document