Europe Switzerland Supermarket chains Coop and Migros are recalling cheese products due to a possible risk of salmonella; contaminated Kräuterbrie soft cheese found at Landbrügg dairy triggered the measure and the dairy's decision to recall its entire product range
Europe Ukraine Drone attacks were launched in several regions of Russia, with targets including a munitions factory, while the Ukrainian port city of Odesa suffered widespread damage from Russian attacks
Oceania Vanuatu The final training block of the leadership and management programme for school leaders in the province of Torba has been completed
America Paraguay Paraguay has joined the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, an initiative led by Brazil, committing to collaborate on sustainable solutions to poverty and hunger through programs like school feeding and agricultural support
Africa Tunisia National citrus fruit production is expected to increase by 5,2% to 365.000 tonnes for the 2024/2025 season, according to the Directorate-General for Agricultural Production
Asia Turkmenistan The President instructed the Mejlis deputies to discuss with the citizens the issue of the motto and emblem for 2025, which, at the initiative of Turkmenistan, has been declared by the United Nations as the International Year of Peace and Trust
Asia Uzbekistan The European Economic Days forum in Uzbekistan concluded in Tashkent, bringing together over 400 delegates, including representatives of the business community, international financial institutions and government bodies from the EU and Uzbekistan
Africa Uganda The second round of polio vaccination has been launched: targeting 2,7 million children under five in the east of Uganda, it answers to the outbreak reported in May
Oceania Tonga The new water laboratory of the Tonga Water Board's was inaugurated in Mata-ki-Eua, Tongatapu, which will help the authority provide cleaner and safer water to the community
Africa Lesotho Standard Lesotho Bank donated 300 laying hens and 100 bags of 50kg of feed to St. Cecilia's Orphanage in Ha Buasono, Berea, showing its support to local communities
Asia Pakistan Reforming an inequitable and distortive tax system, reducing inefficient expenditures and untargeted subsidies are measure that must be implemented, say latest WB report, to sustain the positive momentum of a stabilizing economy on its path of recovery
Africa Sudan NGOs operating in Sudan have warned of the increased use of explosive weapons that have caused the deaths of dozens of civilians recently
America Honduras Honduras predicts its largest-ever shrimp export decline this year, with exports to Taiwan dropping over 50% due to the end of diplomatic ties and preferential trade agreements, potentially costing US$45 million in revenue as a 20% tariff now applies
Oceania Fiji The Australian Defence Force has completed its support for Operation Kuru Kuru, assisting Fiji in the fight against illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing activities