Europe Sweden A new species has been discovered in Swedish forests, a fungus that parasitizes lichens; it has been recognized by researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Oceania Kiribati NEC's East Micronesia Cable System EMCS now connects Kiribati with FSM and Nauru; the submarine fiber-optic cable has been handed out to state-owned telecommunications company Bwebweriki Net Limited BNL for local operations
Africa Liberia 16 individuals arriving from Ebola-affected African countries are currently under surveillance; the news triggered public anxiety and the reviving painful memories of the devastating 2014–2015 Ebola epidemic, Liberia's deadliest public health catastrophe
Asia Saudi Arabia Ministry of Health advised pilgrims to pay attention to foot care during Hajj rituals: regular checks of the feet, comfortable footwear, no barefoot walking, washing and drying thoroughly, especially between the toes, are necessaries to prevent injuries
Europe Malta Gozo's route bus service has become fully electric following an €11 million investment by Malta Public Transport and the government; the buses were handed over this week with a ceremony at the charging station on Gozo's island
Asia Kuwait Fake travel websites and attractive offers are increasingly being used for online fraud; Kuwait National Cybersecurity Center has warned travelers to plan their trips only through official and trusted platforms
Africa Burundi Tensions with Rwanda escalated as controversial comments by Burundi's ambassador to Belgium prompted a sharp reaction from Kigali and defense from Burundi officials; the whole issue has generated and is being mainly handled on social media
America Nicaragua Nicaragua is ranked worst of the Latin American states in terms of freedom of press for the second consecutive year: according to Reporters sans frontièrs, it sit in 168th place out of 180
Asia Thailand An “AI passport” program has been proposed, aiming to certify citizens’ AI skills through training, assessments and broader access to AI tools; The initiative aims to improve workforce readiness, reduce digital inequality and support adoption of AI
Europe Greece On 28 May 1952, Greek women won the right to stand for election to Parliament after many decades of fierce struggle; Yet, it took over two decades for the principle of gender equality to be explicitly codified
Africa Republic of the Congo Brazzaville, with Kinshasa, is preparing to launch a call for proposals for the construction of a rail-road bridge financed with support from Africa50; The project is reportedly triggering the attention of Chinese contractors
Oceania Micronesia NEC's East Micronesia Cable System EMCS is now completed; the submarine cable connects three Pacific island nations and in the Federated States of Micronesia has been handed over to FSM Telecommunications Cable Corporation FSMTCC
Africa Gambia At the Gambia Revenue Authority Annual Taxpayers’ Award Ceremony, Jah Multi Industries has been named importer of the Year at the 2026, earning recognition for its consistent compliance and contribution to The Gambia’s domestic revenue base
America Canada Canada has entered into negotiations with Swedish-made Saab early-warning aircraft technology, thus reducing spending on US military gear; the announcement was made at the annual CANSEC defence trade show in Ottawa