Europe Russia Intensified web control, restrictions and widespread internet shutdowns are now surpassing those of the PRC in scope and impact; businesses disruption, estimated in over $60 million in Moscow alone in 5 days, sparked criticism beyond opposition groups
Oceania Papua New Guinea The integration of various cloud services, including the allocation of IP addresses, DNS, websites and e-mail solutions, for more than 140 government agencies has been accelerated by the Department of Information and Communications Technology
Europe Norway A wireless charging road for electric vehicles has been unveiled in the city of Trondheim: this innovative stretch of road, equipped with high-tech copper coils, keeps electric vehicles charged with energy and ready to go without stopping
Oceania Tuvalu A groundbreaking dialogue on plastics took place during the fourth Clean Pacific Round Table; Minister of National Resources and Agriculture, Sa'aga Talu Teafa, emphasised the serious impact of plastic pollution on Tuvalu
Oceania Kiribati A recycling operation for used lead batteries in Kiribati, which removed 7000 tonnes of toxic waste from the island over a 20-year period, could be replicated and used in other Pacific nations to manage hazardous waste
Asia Syria State airline Syrianairlines signed a contract with a private company to improve and develop the airline, which is facing multiple challenges due to the war and the blockade
Asia United Arab Emirates The Dubai authorities have announced the launch of a pilot initiative to reduce the working hours of participating government agencies during the summer that includes the suspension of work on Fridays
Europe Poland UK Export Finance and KUKE, the export credit agencies of the UK and Poland respectively, provided a guarantee for a €249 million loan in a solar project to boost green exports
Africa Zambia The country celebrates the bronze medal won by Muzala Samukonga, a 21-year-old sprinter, in the men's 400-metre race at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a time of 43,74 seconds, setting a new national record
Asia Pakistan The government is committed to transforming Pakistan into a cashless economy, says Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunications Shaza Fatima Khawaja
America Mexico In Veracruz, a group of women known as Las Patronas have been aiding Central American migrants as they travel north on the dangerous freight train known as La Bestia, Las Patronas provide them with food and water
Africa Equatorial Guinea Talks were held with Trafigura Group on the possibility of a USD 2 billion financing from the commodities trader to support the development of the country's hydrocarbon sector
Asia Palestine The Palestinian Foreign Ministry asked the International Criminal Court to issue an arrest warrant for Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich for saying it might be "justified and moral" to starve Palestinians in Gaza
Europe Serbia Construction will begin on a museum dedicated to tennis player Novak Djokovic, who, by winning gold at the Paris Olympics, completed the Career Grand Slam: President Vucic said it will be a tribute to Djokovic's achievements and will also attract tourists