Asia Sri Lanka Unprecedented visitors' arrivals have been registered in 2026, marking a strong recovery in numbers; However, the tourism boom has not translated into higher earnings, as shorter stays and lower spending per visitor have led to declining dollar revenues
Africa Seychelles ‘Status and Trend of Seychelles’ Coral Reefs 2026 Report’, one of the most comprehensive assessments of coral reef health ever conducted in the country, has been presented upon initiative of Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust SeyCCAT
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 North Korea North Korea will welcome Chinese leader Xi Jinping next week, traveling to the country in first State visit since 2019
Africa Rwanda Increase in the prices of oil and marine diesel, used by fishermen for their boats, has immediately reflected in an increase of fish and shellfish price sold in markets
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
Africa Lesotho Chief Justice condemned the Lesotho Defence Force's conduct in one of the Kingdom’s most turbulent periods of 2014/15, describing former army commander Lieutenant General Tlali Kamoli’s controversial “red alert” order as an unlawful licence to kill
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
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
Asia Kuwait Kuwait "stands firm" after the Iranian attack on its International Airport earlier this week, which resulted in one casualty, serious injuries and extensive material damage
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
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
Africa Eritrea President Isaias Afwerki in his speech marking Eritrea’s 35th Independence Day questioned the global policies of U.S. President Trump, despite recent reports that Washington is considering sanctions relief and a diplomatic reset with Asmara