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
Europe San Marino The bombing of 26 June 1944 will be remembered in the castle of Borgo Maggiore with the movie “In zir per la Rumagna”; filmed in 1984 and dedicated to the San Marino–Rimini railway it tells the stories of those who survived living in the tunnels
America Argentina Argentina has granted former president Cristina Fernández house arrest to serve her six-year corruption sentence, citing security concerns following a past assassination attempt and her advanced age
Asia Oman A total of 2.013 people, including Omani citizens and other nationals, were evacuated from Iran given the exceptional events taking place to ensure the safety and security of Omani citizens, foreigners and all those involved in the operation
America United States $30-million have been allocated to controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, delivering aid at 'secure' food distribution sites in Gaza where hundreds are actually being killed; it is the first known US government financial contribution to the GHF
Europe Denmark Danes celebrated Sankt Hans and the summer solstice with traditional bonfires, singing and gatherings across Copenhagen in parks, on beaches, and in local neighborhoods
Africa Republic of the Congo Gabriel Valère Eteka Yemet has been appointed mediator of the Republic by President Denis Sassou-Nguesso
America Brazil 30 million hectares have been scorched in forest fire burn this past year in Brazil, marking a 62% increase; the episodes impacted mainly the Amazon and were mostly due to drought and illegal land clearing
Europe Liechtenstein Professional driver Fabienne Wohlwend was the first ever Liechtenstein-born to take part in the Nürburgring 24 Hours, an annual endurance race held at the Nürburgring circuit in Germany
Europe Hungary The Black Madonna Pilgrimage Train has departed Budapest station for Częstochowa, Poland, with around 600 pilgrims on board, including students and children in state care; special importance was given to the initiative in light of global events
Africa eSwatini Zweli Martin Dlamini, editor of Swaziland News, has collected over R40.000.00 from eSwatini businesspeople and senior Government officials to purchase shoes for orphans and vulnerable children in the LaMgabhi eTiyeni Primary School of his home area
America Saint Lucia Eddie Bellas, a Saint Lucian musician has returned to his homeland deported from the US after 25 years there; to rebuild his life and reunite with his four children he launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise US$47 000 to for his legal battles
Asia Thailand Paleontologists uncovered massive sauropod fossils in Phu Wiang Valley, likely a new species even larger than Phuwiangosaurus sirindhornae; The long-necked herbivore, with bird-like porous bones and ribs, may have reached nearly 20 m in length
Africa Gabon French mining group Eramet has pledged to safeguard over 10.000 jobs in Gabon as the country brings on its plan to ban raw manganese exports from 2029 in a bid to protect local economy