Europe United Kingdom The Labour Government is set to close down migrant hotels, moving residents to former military barracks; the new policy follows recent criticism on PM Starmer's immigration policies after new official figures showed asylum claims hitting a record high
America El Salvador Authorities in El Salvador have arrested another critic of President Bukele, intensifying a crackdown on dissent that has already targeted prominent legal and anti-corruption figures
Africa Madagascar In the Great South, communities are fighting drought restoring degraded lands through the World Bank-supported MIONJO project; over 1.500 hectares of dunes have been stabilized, 330 hectares reforested, 24 nurseries created benefitting 1,4 million people
America Belize At the 113th International Labour Conference, Belize has highlighted its labour progress reporting record-low unemployment, a higher minimum wage, and new social justice initiatives under its Decent Work Country Programme
Asia Japan Japan ranked 118th out of 148 countries in the World Economic Forum’s 2025 Global Gender Gap Report, the same position as last year - the lowest among G7; political empowerment is the weakest area, while education and health register near gender parity
Asia Vietnam Nguyen Nhu Kon Tum Primary School for Pedagogical Practice became a model of excellence, piloting new Vietnam’s Grade 5 innovative education curriculum focused on teaching quality, digital learning, and student well-being; All pupils met learning goals
Asia Cambodia A deadly clash on the disputed border with Thailand triggered troop buildups, trench digs, and bunkers; both countries agreed to pull back as civilians are anxious, schools drilling, farmers delaying planting; Cambodia seeks ICJ, Thailand opts for talks
Asia Mongolia The Gashuunsukhait–Gantsmod cross-border railway, a 32,6 km dual-gauge line connecting with China to serve coal exports activities, will be in operation in 24 months and on 15 June both sides will drill the first pier foundation of the cross-border bridge
Asia Singapore Music therapy is widely adopted across hospitals, schools and elder-care facilities, with certified clinicians using clinically tested music interventions to enhance patients’ physical, emotional, cognitive, social well-being
Asia Pakistan Indus fishing cat, the delta’s last major predator, is disappearing, with populations halved in two decades: wetland loss, pollution, low water and pesticides drive its decline; conservation groups are launching community outreach and habitat protection
Africa Benin The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has honoured notable citizens with chieftaincy titles to strengthen traditional governance, encourage dedication, commitment, service to the community - stated Osaigbovo Iguobaro, Chief Press Secretary to the Oba of Benin
America Cuba As Cuban Telecommunications Company announced a rise in rates, plans and mobile packages to prices unaffordable for most Cubans, the pro-government University Student Federation openly rejected the new rates, stating they limit the right to education
Africa Nigeria A bus crash in Nigeria’s northern state of Kano killed 22 athletes returning home from a national sports event, according to local governor; the bus, reportedly carrying over 30 passengers, plunged off the Chiromawa Bridge on the Kano-Zaria expressway
Europe Italy Italy's contracts with Israeli spyware company Paragon have been terminated; revelations that the surveillance technology was used against critics of the government, journalists and migrant rescue workers, prompted uproar and calls for full investigation