Europe Czech Republic The proposed law on public service media would change the funding model of Czech Television and Radio from licence fees to state budget financing and has become a highly debated issue from all sides over concerns over a potential loss of independence
Europe Vatican City The Holy See called on developed nations to cancel debt for poor small island nations to support their development in the face of climate and environmental crises, to help them achieve their sustainable development goals, calling it a moral imperative
Africa Liberia Security agencies, including the National Police, Immigration Services, the Anti-Drug Agency and the National Fire Brigade, concluded an analysis of the joint security operations implemented during the presidential and legislative 2023 elections
Africa Uganda Environmental activist Stephen Kwikiriza opposing a huge oil drilling project led by French giant TotalEnergies has been detained by soldiers, NGOs denounce; the project is having disastrous consequences for local communities and the environment
Asia Syria The collapsed Syrian health system has been forgotten by the world, said a senior WHO official, urging new and creative thinking to stop the exodus of medical personnel abroad
Asia Kazakhstan 'Bella Principessa' - attributed to Leonardo da Vinci - was installed for the first time in the country in its new temporary site at the National Museum of Kazakhstan, where it will be on display for two months until 4 August
Africa South Sudan The Kenyan-led negotiating team presented a 75-page document to the parties involved in the ongoing peace talks in Nairobi, said South Sudan's Minister of Information, Michael Makuei
Asia Tajikistan Taxi companies in Dushanbe will have to fully switch to electric taxis by 1 September 2025, according to a new decision as part of the implementation of the national electric transport development programme planned for 2023-2028
Asia Iran The main coalition of reformists in Iran has declared that it will only participate in this month's presidential elections if at least one of its candidates is approved to run
Asia Jordan Tomorrow 11 June, Jordan will host, together with Egypt and the UN, an emergency international conference to boost the urgent humanitarian response for Gaza
Oceania Kiribati Baniti Semilota is a Kiribati climate activist, president of the National Youth Centre and the Tungaru Youth Action Club; path of activism began when she won the title of Miss Kiribati in 2020
Oceania Tuvalu Filipino priest Eliseo Napiere has been appointed by Pope Francis to head the papal mission in Tuvalu
Asia Thailand Sex workers in Bangkok say they feel insecure because they cannot report cases of assault to the police without fear of prosecution for prostitution, for which they risk seven to 20 years
Africa Gabon The transitional government of Libreville has purchased two AW139 multi-purpose aircraft, which will be used to control the rainforest