Asia Iran The Straight of Hormuz will remain "completely open" for all commercial vessels as long as the ceasefire in the Middle East lasts, Foreign Minister Araghchi declared on X
Asia Pakistan Foreign companies operating in Pakistan transferred more profits abroad than they invested in the country, according to the latest data from the State Bank of Pakistan
America Nicaragua A UN report accused the Nicaraguan government of systematic attacks on the Catholic Church, documenting widespread human rights abuses, including the cancellation of legal status for 63 NGOs and arbitrary detentions of 73 clergy members
Asia Sri Lanka Four candidates officially submitted their cash deposits for the 2024 presidential election, two as independents, one from the Sri Lanka Workers' Party and one from 'Abhinawa Niwahal Peramuna'
Asia North Korea Severe flooding hit the north-western part along the border with China, leaving 5.000 people stranded; leader Kim Jong Un blamed poor preparation for what he called a 'major crisis' caused by local officials
America Bolivia Bolivia will be formally judged by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights for alleged human rights violations against three foreigners and two Bolivians involved in the controversial 2009 Terrorism Case
America Guyana A recent regional report recognized Guyana for substantial progress in combating money laundering and terrorism financing, noting a robust legal framework and multiple risk assessments done in the past months
Oceania New Zealand The 'AI Blueprint for Aotearoa New Zealand has been published by New Zealand's AI Forum: a comprehensive strategy that aims to position the country as a leading hub for responsible artificial intelligence innovation by 2030
Europe San Marino The San Marino delegation at the Paris Olympics was filmed singing popular, traditional song 'Romagna mia' in a private event on a boat on the Seine
Africa Djibouti The defense partnership between France and Djibouti has been renewed after two years of negotiations between President Ismail Omar Guelleh and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron
Africa Tunisia An increasing number of students referred to the pilot middle and high schools, within the limits of their planned reception capacity, announced the Tunisian Ministry of Education
America Panama Panama denounced Venezuela for blocking an aircraft carrying former Panamanian presidents, preventing them from attending Venezuela's upcoming presidential elections thus raising concerns over the transparency and integrity of the electoral process
Africa Sierra Leone Most Sierra Leoneans are happy about the creation of a Mineral Wealth Fund, the country's first sovereign wealth fund, committed to promoting sustainable and equitable development in the mining, metals and associated sectors
Europe Norway At this year's Olympics, Norway is represented by its largest group of athletes in 42 years, with a total of 109 Norwegians qualifying and being selected compared to 94 at the last Summer Games in Tokyo