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
Asia Laos Nearly 10 million trees will be planted under a nationwide reforestation plan designed to restore degraded forests, improve biodiversity and support climate resilience; The initiative also seeks to strengthen long-term environmental sustainability
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
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
Oceania Australia Parody comedian L.J. Spencer posted a video of a white woman transitioning to Aboriginal, dancing barefoot, clapping sticks, and simulating petrol sniffing; following widespread backlash, refused to apologize for the video and has been fired from her job
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
Asia Sri Lanka People are calling on all five members of the Hajj Committee to accept full responsibility of what has been dubbed 'the Mina disaster' and resign immediately: 3500 pilgrims paid for top-tier service, experienced bottom-tier tents, poor sanitary conditions
America Trinidad and Tobago The State of Emergency declared on 3 March is confirmed in force until midnight on 17 June in answer to misinformation circulating on social media; the scheduled 'Walk of Peace' was not cancelled despite a police warning for being peaceful, not a protest
Oceania Vanuatu Another 100 nurses could be recruited from Solomon Islands as Vanuatu's Ministry of Health continues to face a major shortage of health workers and professionals
Europe San Marino In response to the detention of the San Marino-flagged vessels Aqir (or Munki) and Kafr Qasem (or Furleto), the Israeli ambassador to Rome was formally summoned to address "the violation of the flag state", reiterating condemnation of the treatment
Africa Somalia Intense gun battle erupted in Mogadishu following the raiding of opposition figure and former PM Hassan Ali Khaire upon initiative by the federal forces; the episode sparked fears of falling into a long civil conflict
Europe Ukraine Ukrainian drone attacks targeted military and energy infrastructure and oil depots on the Baltic coast; the attack came on the opening day of St Petersburg Economic Forum, a three-day event that also welcomed US representatives after years
Africa Republic of the Congo The written exams for the General Baccalaureate were launched on 2 June by the Minister of Preschool, Primary, Secondary, and Literacy Education; 101.856 candidates are ready to begin the session
Europe Spain The Madrid Joint Political Declaration on Building Peaceful and Democratic Societies through Gender Equality, Human Rights and Feminist Foreign Policy was adopted at the end of the V Conference held in Madrid with over 700 participants from 50 countries