Asia Sri Lanka Unprecedented visitors' arrivals have been registered in 2026, marking a strong recovery in numbers; However, the tourism boom has not translated into higher earnings, as shorter stays and lower spending per visitor have led to declining dollar revenues
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 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 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
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
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
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
Europe Albania The Special Prosecution Against Corruption and Organized Crime SPAK has seized the bank accounts of Albania Land Development in an ongoing investigation into an alleged land appropriation scheme in the coastal area of Zvërnec
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 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
Asia Cambodia The new military service law has formally being published, clarifying national mobilization rules; new law outlines exemptions and penalties and confirms that people who evade conscription during wartime could face up to five years in prison
America El Salvador 85,5% of Salvadorans approve Bukele's administration after 7 years at the helm of the nation and four months before the start of next presidential election campaign; economic concerns and cost of living are the main source of public dissatisfaction
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