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
Africa Djibouti A regional training session to combat transboundary wildlife crime was held in Djibouti as part of a EU-funded program aimed at protecting one of the most important ecosystems in the Horn of Africa, the Boma-Gambella transboundary landscape
Asia Sri Lanka People are calling on all five members of the Hajj Committee to accept full responsibility of what has been dubbed 'the Mina disaster' and resign immediately: 3500 pilgrims paid for top-tier service, experienced bottom-tier tents, poor sanitary conditions
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
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 Morocco The killing of an InDrive driver has sparked outrage among ride-hailing drivers in Morocco, calling for stronger safety measures and better protection for operators working on the platform, including stricter identity verification for passengers
Oceania New Zealand The New Zealand fashion industry has seen a wave of business closures; in a shrinking manufacturing sector, it is harder to find people to make the 'Made in New Zealand' and for businesses to absorb rising costs
Africa Mozambique Five citizens were killed in ‘xenophobic attacks’ in South Africa, and about 800 Mozambicans have been caught up in violence in Mossel Bay, as anti-immigration protests have been sweeping South Africa over the weekend
Asia Philippines Lawmakers in the Philippines are pushing for a free AI-powered legal database to improve public access to laws and court decisions; The proposal aims to simplify legal research and make legal information more accessible to citizens, lawyers and students
Asia Bahrain Bahraini citizens must refrain from travel to Iran and Iraq until further notice under new ban issued as part of precautionary measures amid rising regional instability; legal action would be taken against violators
Africa Comoros Fomboni residents are denouncing a decline in their living conditions amid unsanitary beaches, goats on roads, a neglected market; despite taxes and reassurance from local authorities, the capital of Mohéli is struggling to regain a clean and safe image
America Dominica As Hurricane Season officially opened on 2 June, Dominica Red Cross Society urged all citizens, residents, and communities across the island to prioritize early preparation and safety
Asia Philippines The Philippine Space Agency has mapped landslides triggered by a recent earthquake in Mindanao using satellite imagery and geospatial analysis; The assessment identified affected areas to support disaster response and future risk-reduction efforts