Africa South Sudan Conditions for elections remain unfavorable, UN experts warned during a press conference in Juba after concluding their visit to South Sudan; planned December elections face risks from renewed violence, shrinking civic space, persistent impunity.
Europe Poland A bronze sword dating back to the European Bronze Age, around 900-700 BCE, or at least 2.700 years, has been found in a forest near Gdańsk; The weapon, well preserved beneath a green patina, was discovered by a local amateur detectorist
Africa Morocco New semester report from FAO presented mixed results in the assessment of Morocco’s place in global food trade; cereals, sugar, fisheries and maritime freight have been considered, finding that agricultural recovery coexists with import dependence
Asia Tajikistan An amnesty law signed by President Rahmon to celebrate 35 years of independence will cover 18.038 convicted people, with full release for 11.305 people, reduced terms for 6.733; of 507 women, 248 will be released, of 134 minors, 99 will be freed
Asia India Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the 12th International Yoga Day celebrations at Kolkata’s Red Road on Sunday morning, taking part in a mega event as thousands joined open-air yoga sessions across the state for the first time
Asia Maldives Sheikh Ismail Mohamed, the first Maldivian student to graduate from the Islamic University of Madinah and one of the most influential religious scholars in the Maldives, has passed away at the age of 85
Asia Qatar Special team from Ministry of Environment, in a field visit to the whale shark aggregation site in Qatar’s waters, reviewed monitoring activities, site condition and habitats to ensure protection of one of the region’s main seasonal wildlife phenomena
Oceania Solomon Islands The much anticipated upgrade and refurbishment for Taro hospital in Choiseul has begun and will improve healthcare services across the province; it is part of efforts to strengthen health infrastructure and service in rural communities
Asia Myanmar Government has regained full control of the strategic Mandalay–Myitkyina highway, a key route linking central Myanmar with Kachin State; The road is vital for military logistics, trade and access to northern border areas
Oceania Nauru State-owned telecommunications provider Cenpac Corporation released its first dividend payment since its establishment for $1,75 million; the sum will be destined to the government for the current financial year
Africa Mozambique A US$500.000 program will strengthen social cohesion and prevent conflicts in mining areas in Nampula province; the agreement of mining company Kenmare Resources and Civil Society Support Mechanism will be implemented by local stakeholders in 2026-28
Europe Slovakia Notwithstanding the high occupancy rate, experts note that Bratislava is one of the cities in Eastern Europe with the lowest revenues from short-term rentals, despite attracting both leisure and business travellers, according to Trend magazine
Asia Taiwan Cybersecurity experts warned of possible early-stage influence operations ahead of Taiwan’s local elections later this year, identifying coordinated Facebook page activity and a large-scale wave of nearly identical posts spreading suspiciously
Asia Turkey Taxi passengers in Istanbul can now submit complaints, report lost items and share feedback through a new WhatsApp-based service launched by the Istanbul Taxi Drivers Chamber, part of broader efforts to improve service quality and customer satisfaction