Europe Russia Intensified web control, restrictions and widespread internet shutdowns are now surpassing those of the PRC in scope and impact; businesses disruption, estimated in over $60 million in Moscow alone in 5 days, sparked criticism beyond opposition groups
Europe Lithuania The National Strategy for Energy Independence 2050, which aims to generate all the electricity it needs, has been approved by the Lithuanian government
Africa Guinea-Bissau The new emigrant statute grants emigrants exemption from customs duties and taxes to the extent of 20% on the value of imported products, stated the Secretary of State for Communities, Cipriano Mendes Pereira
America Brazil UNHCR's Assistant High Commissioner for Operations praised Brazil's inclusive approach to refugee protection during his visit, highlighting the country's commitment to providing documentation and access to employment and healthcare for refugees
Asia Indonesia The government will build 335 earthquake-resistant houses for families badly affected by the recent cold lava eruption of Mount Marapi, the National Disaster Mitigation Agency assured
Africa Somalia Somalia's disaster agency has issued a warning about the imminent arrival of tropical cyclone Ialy, which is expected to hit the country's southwestern and southern regions and the capital Mogadishu
Asia Kyrgyzstan At least 33 state irrigation systems were destroyed in April-May due to heavy rains in the country, reported the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry
Africa Namibia An ambitious project will use African bees to produce beer in the future, thanks to a partnership between Cardiff University and University of Namibia, Windhoek, after the presence of brewer's yeast was discovered in gut microbiome of Namibian killer bees
Asia Cambodia The country plans to establish an institute for the study of genocide and the success of the Extraordinary Chambers of the Courts of Cambodia, known as the Khmer Rouge Tribunal
Africa South Sudan The 67th regional forum, convened by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development in the capital Juba to discuss the threatening impacts of climate change in the Greater Horn of Africa, concluded Tuesday
Asia Bangladesh Fire mitigation plan guidelines are being drawn for the Sundarbans, given the increasing risk of fires in the world's largest mangrove forest
Europe Croatia The Croatian Institute will start construction of the snake antivenom plant following Government's authorization
Europe Iceland Guðrún Karls Helgudóttir, recently elected as the new bishop of Iceland, stated that the attitude of the Icelandic Church 'failed' towards LGBTQ+ people as the approach towards homosexuality was based on denial
America Jamaica Some 70 roads identified during the Shared Prosperity Through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network programme consultations were sent to the National Works Agency for analysis and evaluation