Asia Brunei The Basic Haj and Umrah Course 1448H/2026M has began at selected mosques nationwide to equip prospective haj and umrah pilgrims with essential knowledge on the rites and provide physical, spiritual and mental guidance
America Paraguay A bill to organize and systematize the Legislative Digest is now at the Senate; over 7.600 overlapping laws weigh on the national legal framework which now pends on interpretation and changes should streamline laws and facilitate access to regulations
Africa Cameroon Historically dependent on its crude oil exports, Cameroon forecasts a major shift with mining becoming the main of its national resources; government expects mining revenues to soon surpass those from oil, with ambitious projections reaching $1,75 billion
Asia Kyrgyzstan A massive traffic jam formed in Boom Gorge on the road toward Bishkek at around 2 a.m. of Sunday for tourists returning from Issyk-Kul Lake: the extreme heat forced many people to leave late in the evening or during the night
Africa Namibia Table grape growers say new phytosanitary agreement with China opens export opportunities, but the strict import requirements could delay shipments: some regulations may delay the arrival of grapes to Europe while China market may not be open this season
America Saint Kitts and Nevis Nevis Road Naming and Village & Locality Boundaries Project has been implemented to formally name roads and define locality limits to improve emergency response times, mail delivery, utility operations, and navigation across the island
Oceania Samoa Poor parking habits in Apia are a key cause of congestion during drop-off/pick-up and rush hours: motorists called for enhancing awareness of responsible parking, better parking management and enforcement of regulations to ease traffic and improve safety
Europe Luxembourg A number of professors at the University of Luxembourg made known that they would like to see the university community more closely involved in the process of finding the rector that will replace Jens Kreisel when he will leave at the end of the year
Africa Equatorial Guinea SICOLO, the first digital portal for the educational ecosystem in Equatorial Guinea has been launched; the platform will be the main access point for education information, targeting students, educational institutions, businesses, and other organizations
America Suriname The investigation into the mass fish deaths in the Saramacca River is reportedly following a trail which apparently suggests that these deaths were caused by pollution from the gold mining sector
Europe Czech Republic Lieutenant General Miroslav Hlaváč has been appointed the new Chief of the General Staff of the Czech Armed Forces; experts expect continuity in priorities, closer NATO readiness, stronger army and enhanced relations with political leadership
America Nicaragua While authorities present Nicaragua as a country of peace and harmony, an international report denounces deterioration in religious freedom; in the worsening persecution of Christians a priest returning from Spain after his graduation was denied entry
Europe Spain The Spanish soccer national team has become the FIFA World Cup 2026 by beating 2022 champions Argentina 1-0 in the final; The goal at the end of the extra time was the 22nd shot in goal, against just 2 tries of the opponents
Asia Lebanon UNESCO is expected to declare Beaufort Castle a heritage site in danger; the vote this week would expedited protection for the Crusader fortress in southern Lebanon after the IDF retook the strategic site