America Brazil 180,1 million tonnes of soybeans are expected to be harvested in the 2026/27 season, with exports forecast to reach a record 110 million tonnes; Domestic crushing is expected to rise to 63,5 million tonnes, also driven by stronger biodiesel demand
Asia South Korea New liberal President Lee Jae‑myung won a snap election, pledging to revive democracy and restart the economy, tackle cost‑of‑living pressures, deregulate markets, and pursue pragmatic diplomacy, strengthening U.S. ties engaging North Korea and China
Oceania Papua New Guinea 60 young persons on a small island n East Sepik received the Sacrament of Confirmation from Catholic Bishop Roszynski in what was the first confirmation ceremony on Ruprup Island in over 15 years
Europe Italy Italy's contracts with Israeli spyware company Paragon have been terminated; revelations that the surveillance technology was used against critics of the government, journalists and migrant rescue workers, prompted uproar and calls for full investigation
America Brazil Brazil has launched the Tropical Forests Forever Facility to financially reward forest protection and curb deforestation, aiming to raise $25 billion ahead of COP30 and shift global incentives toward preserving ecosystems like the Amazon
America Cuba As Cuban Telecommunications Company announced a rise in rates, plans and mobile packages to prices unaffordable for most Cubans, the pro-government University Student Federation openly rejected the new rates, stating they limit the right to education
Asia Georgia Parliament is approving legislative reforms that will alter political parties' financial contributions repost: they will submit information about donations and membership fees to the Anti-Corruption Bureau within 15th of the month after reporting month
Africa Benin The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has honoured notable citizens with chieftaincy titles to strengthen traditional governance, encourage dedication, commitment, service to the community - stated Osaigbovo Iguobaro, Chief Press Secretary to the Oba of Benin
Africa Nigeria A bus crash in Nigeria’s northern state of Kano killed 22 athletes returning home from a national sports event, according to local governor; the bus, reportedly carrying over 30 passengers, plunged off the Chiromawa Bridge on the Kano-Zaria expressway
Europe Poland National election body is investigating potential vote counting irregularities following this month’s presidential runoff that gave a razor-thin victory to the conservative Law and Justice party for less than 400.000 votes in nearly 21 million votes cast
America Costa Rica A constitutional reform has allowed Costa Rica to extradite its nationals for drug trafficking and terrorism, aligning with regional norms to combat organized crime amid rising judicial corruption and drug-related violence
Asia Palestine Mahmoud Abbas, President of Palestinian Authority, said Hamas must lay down weapons, free the remaining hostages and cease its rule of the territory; the call comes amid controversy on Israel managing aid distribution and more deadly attacks on civilians
Oceania Palau Over 82 tons of unexploded bombs have been removed from a sunken ship in Malakal Harbor, ending a seven-year operation of the Japan Mine Action Service: the Japanese merchant vessel converted for wartime use during WWII had sunk with 469 depth charges
Asia Armenia Anna Hakobyan, Executive Director of My Step Foundation and wife of the Prime Minister, will start a two-year master's program in Chinese philosophy at the Beijing Pedagogical University; the decision follows her on-site observations on Chinese attitude