Africa eSwatini 11 000 jobs have been added in 2023-25; though it may appear as a positive development for Eswatini’s economy, economists fear that Eswatini’s labour market is expanding in low-productivity jobs rather than sectors building long-term economic security
Asia Palestine A new UN report has revealed the extent of the forced starvation crisis imposed by Israel in the ongoing war; thousands of children are affected and at least four have died of starvation this week alone
Europe Slovenia A charitable foundation whose main mission is to promote the career development of young people and intergenerational cooperation has been launched by President Nataša Pirc Musar
Asia Pakistan Transgender people demonstrated in the city of Bannu against the reported torture, assault and shaving of their leader, allegedly perpetrated by gangsters
Asia Saudi Arabia Over 1,4 million religious services were provided by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs to 2 million pilgrims and visitors this Hajj season, which will be also remembered for over 1.300 deaths caused by extreme heat; most victims were unregistered pilgrims
America Colombia The Colombian government and the Segunda Marquetalia, a dissident faction of the disbanded FARC guerrillas, began their first round of peace negotiations, in an effort by President Gustavo Petro to end the country's decades-long armed conflict
Africa Uganda According to researchers who followed the animals in the Central Forest Reserve of Budongo, a chimpanzee ate the fern not to feed itself but because it has a powerful anti-inflammatory effect
America Chile Thousands of skateboarders took to the streets of Chile’s capital to celebrate World Skateboarding Day, an event established in 2004 by the International Association of Skate to promote skate culture, where participants showcased their acrobatics
Asia Philippines The Haemodialysis Centre of the National Kidney and Transplant Institute will save thousands of indigent Filipinos who suffer from kidney problems and have to undergo dialysis, said the Speaker of the House of Representatives after inauguration ceremony
Africa Seychelles A new building was inaugurated and officially handed over to the School for the Exceptional Child as part of the ongoing activities to celebrate its 30th anniversary
Europe San Marino A new state-of-the-art ultrasound probe, with wireless technology, for the State Hospital of the Republic of San Marino has been donated by Horizon Lab Company to the Institute for Social Security
Africa Djibouti Today 27 June, a chess tournament will begin in Djibouti, bringing together over 50 players of all ages, including for the second time participants with disabilities; this tournament is an opportunity to select teams for the 45th Chess Olympiad
America Saint Lucia Tourist arrivals in May broke one again the 2019 record; it is now 'almost impossible to book a hotel room or a flight', said Saint Lucia Minister of Tourism Dr Ernest Hilaire
Africa Libya Palestinian citizens are exempt from paying visas and residence fees upon decision of the government of national unity