Asia China "An open-source artificial intelligence zone" aimed at BRICS nations has been proposed by President Xi Jinping's at the BRICS summit in New Delhi, yet another sign of the increasingly fierce race for technological supremacy with the US
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
Europe Sweden To lower the minimum age to 18 for purchasing beer, wine and alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content under 22% from Systembolaget has been proposed by Moderates, who would leave 20 as age limit for all other drinks sold at Systembolaget
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
Europe Andorra A 50 pages guide will help new residents navigate through rules and services, part of a comprehensive integration initiative for permit holders, featuring tailored support to promote social cohesion, amid housing debates
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 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
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
Africa Ivory Coast The management of a hotel group in Abidjan organized a major reforestation day in the classified forest of Aghien, in Bingerville, as part of the Inad-ci Green Plan program, a citizen initiative dedicated to restoring Ivory Coast's forest cover
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
Asia Indonesia The prediction platform Polymarket has been blocked after bets emerged on President Prabowo Subianto’s presidency; Authorities cited regulatory concerns, highlighting Jakarta’s stricter stance on online betting and politically sensitive digital content
Asia Bhutan Farm roads, grid, mobile telecom towers are transforming Merak area, linking herders to markets; meanwhile, Bhutan has entered Singapore’s agri-food market with premium citrus, vegetables, processed food reaching higher-value international supply chains
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
America Saint Kitts and Nevis Free healthcare services are now being made available to citizens and residents throughout Saint Kitts and Nevis through the inaugural medical mission of the North American Taiwanese Medical Association NATMA to the Federation