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 Burundi Burundi will benefit from a new US funding aimed to finance readiness in response to the ongoing Ebola outbreaks; the $20 million budget will be shared with Kenya, Rwanda and South Sudan
Europe Denmark A list of the highest- and lowest-paying degrees in Denmark has been published by a Danish think tank on the basis of official figures; the analysis shows how much graduates from 242 different degree programs earn a few years after leaving university
America Paraguay Before Paraguay's FIFA 2026 opening match against the US, Katy Perry and 10-year-old Norwegian Tius Luka performed her song "Wonder"; the first of the US-hosted matches in Los Angeles saw a big line up of performers and ended 4-1 for USA
Africa Zambia The UPND 2026 Manifesto was launched: President Hichilema's plan is a development agenda anchored on economic expansion, lower living costs, increased production and improved public service delivery
America Bolivia A new emergency legislation has been enacted: it expands the police and army’s range of action in regulating protests; President Paz responded to the demonstrations of the past month, that he described as led by “drug trafficking interests”
Africa Gambia Namibia will open a diplomatic representation in The Gambia the first time; according to both countries, the honorary consulate will be a step towards strengthening diplomatic, economic and people-to-people relations
Africa Comoros Editor and managing editor of La Gazette des Comores were released after being questioned at Moroni prosecutor's office; now under judicial supervision, they must appear twice a week before judge investigating alleged spread of dangerous misinformation
Africa Mauritania Two financing conventions have been signed with the EU for a total €40 million; one concerns the “Southern Borders” project for stability and improved living conditions, the other will improve access to health services, with focus on women and girls
Oceania Marshall Islands An additional $9 million in financing from the World Bank will help the Marshall Islands respond to sharply higher energy costs that are placing pressure on families, businesses, public services, and the national budget
America Grenada Ministry of Education emphasized that teachers are a priority for the government and central to national development in response to payment concerns raised by the Union of Teachers claiming long-standing salary delays weren't adequately addressed
Europe Lithuania Lithuania signed with Cyprus a memorandum under the EU's solidarity mechanism, under which 58 migrants will be relocated from Cyprus to Lithuania, with Lithuania's remaining obligations to be met through a financial contribution of 1,14 million euros
Asia Thailand Thousands reached Bangkok’s Siriraj Hospital to pay tribute to Princess Chulabhorn, who died on 11 June, reflecting the people's recognition of the princess’s contributions to medical research, education, public service and justice reform projects
Asia Azerbaijan Large-scale festival “Karabakh Culture Map – Voice of Each District” has opened in Icherisheher, aiming to promote the rich cultural heritage of Karabakh, advocate for national and spiritual values, present the cultural potential of the region