Europe Ukraine As war enters its fifth year, Kyiv has been seeking new ways to avoid risking heavy losses of soldiers and the use of unmanned ground vehicles has increased; armed with bombs, guns or rockets they have forced Russian troops to surrender their position
America Canada Protesters at pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Toronto said they will stay at the site despite threats of discipline from the school and possible legal action; 60 faculty members have spoken out in support of protesters
Oceania Kiribati FestPAC director Aaron Salā said Kiribati was the first Pacific nation to reach Hawaiʻi, USA for the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture, 6–16 June; the largest gathering of Pacific Islanders' 2024 theme is “Ho'oulu Lāhui: Regenerating Oceania”
Africa Zimbabwe The introduction of the new currency in April inspired reggae artist Ras Caleb to record a song praising ZiG, or Zimbabwe Gold; the song, called 'Zig Mari', was broadcast on state television and radio
Asia Cyprus The development of the Larnaca port and marina "would continue without delays” despite agreements with developer were cancelled, assured the President speaking at Edek party’s event celebrating 55th anniversary and Cyprus’ 20 years in the EU
Oceania Kiribati An all-women team controls Kiribat's fish exports after the country became the last to enter the EU market
Africa Angola The country is striving to reduce the rate of acute and severe malnutrition in children under five to 0% by 2050, said First Vice President of the National Assembly Américo Cononoca
Oceania Micronesia Chuuk State became the third FSM state to implement the Automated System for Customs Data developed by the United Nations Trade and Development
America Honduras Flooding and coastal erosion are forcing people to flee due to food and water shortages, prompting new calls for increased aid, legislative updates, and protection for environmental defenders
Oceania Vanuatu Over 100 students repatriated in the context of the ongoing crisis in New Caledonia are hosted by the National University of Vanuatu
Asia Uzbekistan An 'important agreement' on low-power nuclear power plant projects in Uzbekistan will be developed with Russia, after talks between President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Russian President Vladimir Putin
Asia Yemen The Office of the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Yemen welcomed Sanaa's unilateral humanitarian initiative for the release of prisoners of war from the other side
Europe Spain Welsm's catfish, an invasive species native to central European rivers, is already present in most of the main basins of the Iberian Peninsula and poses a danger to native fauna, threatening river ecosystems
Asia Bahrain According to the Global Youth Development Index 2023, the country ranks second in the Arab world and third in the Middle East and North Africa region