Asia South Korea After a 17-month boycott over the government’s plan to boost med school admissions, medical students announced their return to classes; They urged academic support and reforms in training, while trusting Parliament and the government to guide improvements
Africa Tanzania Sardine traders of the Fungo Refu drying site, around 3.000 small entrepreneurs, have asked the government intervention for a modernization of their equipment, to make their work more productive and enhance produce quality
America Argentina The International Monetary Fund has maintained Argentina’s 5,5% growth forecast for 2025, expressing confidence in Milei’s reforms despite global uncertainty and urging the country to stay the course on its austerity program
Europe Slovenia The Ingeborg Bachmann Dome, an installation dedicated to the Austrian writer and poet, has been inaugurated in Nova Gorica as part of the first cross-border European Capital of Culture program until the end of autumn
Africa Comoros The extension and modernisation of Moroni International Airport, that will be carried out by Emirati company Terminals Holding, has been presented with a joint press conference; concern rose at the announcement that 800 jobs will be cut in the next months
Africa Togo S&P Global Ratings raised Togo’s sovereign credit rating from 'B' to 'B+', citing steady economic growth and stronger fiscal management; The outlook of the country, one of West Africa’s fastest-growing economies, remains stable
America Belize A digital firearms management system has been donated by the US to Belize to enhance gun tracking and combat illicit arms trafficking, strengthening national security and law enforcement oversight
America Costa Rica A red alert has been declared for increased eruptions at Poás Volcano, ash and toxic gases are threatening nearby communities and forcing tourist closures
Europe Bulgaria Illegally-built Roma homes in Sofia have been flattened despite European Court of Human Rights ruled demolition shouldn't proceed until a legal challenge is resolved; The 2016 decision to demolish follows Spatial Planning Act and locals were notified
America Colombia A potential loss of 15.000 jobs and an 8% drop in exports could affect Colombia if the US maintains a 10% tariff, according to a study warning of significant impacts on investment and key industries
America Bolivia Teachers in Bolivia have marched and clashed with police while demanding increased education funding, better wages, and more job positions, protesting deteriorating school conditions and economic hardship
America Antigua and Barbuda Antigua Sailing Week 2025 will officially start tomorrow with the Round Antigua Race and the official opening party; the international sailing event, at its 56th edition, counts over 50 boats in its entry list
Asia Turkmenistan Turkmenistan proposed that Kazakhstan consider to increase comprehensive cooperation between the ports of Turkmenbashy, Aktau and Kuryk on the Caspian Sea, and create a joint transport and logistics company to develop cooperation in the transport sector
Europe Sweden Police is seek power to force social media giants, especially TikTok, to remove assignments about gang murders; police chief Petra Lundh thinks the ads on the digital platforms are a sign of an insufficient response to the problem