Asia Taiwan Rising memory chip prices have pushed Taiwanese industry players’ 6-months revenue beyond 2025 full-year totals; Analysts said prices are expected to continue rising in Q3 as supply remains tight, forecasting further growth for memory-related companies
America Venezuela Venezuelan opposition party Voluntad Popular has accused state security forces of the abduction and murder of Edwin Santos, a founding member and leader; the party holds the Maduro regime and intelligence agencies responsible
Europe Serbia EU criticised the decision to adopt a law declaring Kosovo a 'special protection area' where citizens will receive special social benefits from the Serbian authorities, as it would violate the obligations of the dialogue, calling for reconsideration
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines SVG has seen a 11,44% population decline since year 2000; individuals aged 65 and older represent 11,9% of the total population, a 4,9% increase in 24 years, while individuals aged 15-64 - considered potential labour force - are 66,8% of the population
Asia Iraq Weekly oil exports to the US increased last week to 237.000 barrels, announced the Iraqi Energy Information Administration
America Haiti Haitian authorities and NGOs are struggling to provide support to migrants expelled at the Ouanaminthe-Dajabon border who are in precarious conditions and face a shortage of resources and insufficient funds
America Dominican Republic Fast fashion retailer H&M is expected to open its first shop in the Dominican Republic in November 2024 in the Ágora shopping centre in Santo Domingo on an area of 1.900 square metres
America Suriname Starting 2025, Surinamese who lost Dutch citizenship but have resided in the Netherlands in the past ten years can apply for a residence permit under a new temporary arrangement aimed at rectifying a “historic mistake” from Suriname’s 1975 independence
Asia Iran The ban on importing Apple's latest products has been lifted; the ban on importing iPhones had been in place since 2023 and now the models 14, 15 and 16 will be also registered in Iran
America Guatemala National Geographic has included La Antigua Guatemala in its 2025 Best of the World list, highlighting it as one of the 25 most incredible destinations for travelers to explore thanks to its cultural heritage, colonial architecture, and nature
Africa Malawi The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority has blamed black market operators for exacerbating the country's ongoing fuel shortage, accusing them of worsening the crisis through illegal activities
Asia Lebanon An evacuation order issued by the Israeli army has affected Baalbek, one of Lebanon's largest cities, known for its ancient temples and other ruins dating back to Roman times, which have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984
Oceania Tuvalu The inauguration ceremony of the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project Phase 2 (TCAP-II) was celebrated on the island of Fongafale by the Government of Tuvalu and the Pacific Office of the UNDP, together with development partners
Europe Ukraine A military team could be sent to Ukraine from South Korea to monitor Russia's planned deployment of North Korean frontline troops