Asia North Korea Experience gained by North Korean forces on the battlefields of the Russia-Ukraine war imposes changes in the security calculus on the Korean Peninsula, as NK troops have been exposed to the technology and tactics of modern warfare, UN Commander reveals
Africa Liberia An investigation on a 233-kg cocaine seizure at Roberts International Airport, valued approximately $19,2 million, triggered scrutiny on air cargo security system: the shipment allegedly moved through multiple layers of clearance before being intercepted
Asia Kyrgyzstan First comprehensive update of the national Red Book in two decades has been launched; under new cooperation agreement the National Academy of Sciences will collect data on rare species of flora and fauna to describe population sizes, habitat ranges, risks
Oceania Nauru Latest update on the operations and performance of the Nauru Police Force for March to May 2026 reports an overall crime incidence of 355 episodes, 298 involving adults and 57 juvenile offenders
Europe Luxembourg Funding is now available for anti-racism initiatives; the government issued a call for projects that raise awareness of racial discrimination, micro-aggressions and everyday racism starting from a budget of €10.000
Asia Lebanon Details of the peace agreement with Israel are emerging, among them the army's commitment to the disarmament of Hezbollah in exchange for a 'gradual' withdrawal of Israeli forces; in the meantime 40% of recently displaced citizens are returning home
Africa Niger Of the 2000 agricultural villages in the Tahoua region, 1807 (or90,35%) carried out partial sowing of millet in late June 2026, compared to 1442 villages in 2025, or 72,38%, according to a report from the Regional Directorate of Agriculture
Africa Somalia New EU VISA restrictions make it more difficult for Somalis to travel to the bloc; the recently approved measures intensify an ongoing dispute with Mogadishu over the return of Somalis living irregularly in the EU
Asia Sri Lanka The 2026 dengue outbreak has reached epidemic level with over 50.000 confirmed cases, growing by 6-700 daily; aerial drones scan and detect stagnant water, favorable mosquito breeding grounds, but favorable weather and scarce prevention drive the surge
Africa Djibouti In 3rd edition of Maritime Security Symposium, organized with EU and Japan, focusing on regional cooperation amid growing threats in Bab el-Mandeb Strait, Djibouti reaffirmed commitment to maritime security based on cooperation and shared responsibility
Africa Senegal Today's plenary session at the National Assembly will be examining Bill No. 17/2026 of Senegal concerning the revision of its Constitution and will be transmitted live FTA
America Paraguay To ensure the public can follow tonight's match live in downtown Asunción, police are implementing a large-scale security operation for Paraguay-Germany, playing in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup
Oceania Solomon Islands Bamboo could be a major economic opportunity, a recent training in China shows; forests cover 90% of the Solomon Islands, but current timbering is decimating the resource, and bamboo growing could ensure sustainable alternative income to rural communities
Africa Mali Mali has regained majority ownership of telecom operator Sotelma increasing the state's stake to over 50%; The move is part of the government's strategy to tighten public control on strategic sectors and expand national oversight of digital infrastructure