Africa Seychelles Parents whose autistic children didn't meet medical assessment criteria for support in November 2024 - June 2026 will now be eligible for assistance under the Children Neurodivergent Disorder Needs Scheme CNDNS, introduced by government in July 2026
Africa Mauritania The Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie awarded the President of Mauritania the “Thuraya” Medal, its highest distinction; ceremony took place at the Presidential Palace in Nouakchott
Europe Romania A month after the fall of a coalition government, President Dan designated independent candidate Eugen Tomac to form a government; he has ten days to try and get parliament's approval, taking Romania out of its political limbo
Asia North Korea North Korea will welcome Chinese leader Xi Jinping next week, traveling to the country in first State visit since 2019
Europe Luxembourg Affordable housing is under attention, as Europe is intensifying controls in skyrocketing rent prices, and new bedroom rules in Luxembourg but out large families from access to social housing
Oceania Fiji NF Party leader, former Finance Minister Professor Prasad called on Sugar Minister for an immediate government top-up to the recently announced forecast cane price, warning that the current rate could create instability in the sugar industry
Oceania Tuvalu At the Island States Ocean Summit held in Tokyo, Japan, Tuvalu's President underlined that climate action and ocean management should merge into one single global agenda, warning that low-lying states can no longer afford to plan for the two separately
Asia Oman In what has already been dubbed 'summer of scorching taps', households face difficulties as water from the taps runs at around 47°C, making it necessary to mix it with water from the fridge for basic activities like brushing teeth or washing a baby
Asia Cyprus The radio and television authority urged broadcasters to avoid using children in advertisements for mobile phone providers, following a public complaint about a campaign in which children’s voices were heard singing and asking for mobile phones
Oceania Australia Parody comedian L.J. Spencer posted a video of a white woman transitioning to Aboriginal, dancing barefoot, clapping sticks, and simulating petrol sniffing; following widespread backlash, refused to apologize for the video and has been fired from her job
Europe Andorra A 50 pages guide will help new residents navigate through rules and services, part of a comprehensive integration initiative for permit holders, featuring tailored support to promote social cohesion, amid housing debates
Asia Kyrgyzstan Over 245.000 applications have been submitted under Kyrgyzstan's land amnesty program as of end of May 2026, of which 100.000 are still pending; figures have been disclosed by the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadaster, Geodesy and Cartography
Asia Laos Nearly 10 million trees will be planted under a nationwide reforestation plan designed to restore degraded forests, improve biodiversity and support climate resilience; The initiative also seeks to strengthen long-term environmental sustainability
Europe Sweden To lower the minimum age to 18 for purchasing beer, wine and alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content under 22% from Systembolaget has been proposed by Moderates, who would leave 20 as age limit for all other drinks sold at Systembolaget