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 Sao Tome and Principe Kelê – Etiqueta Africana fashion brand, shone at CPLP Fashion Week in Lisbon representing São Tomé and Príncipe with the theme "Roots in Motion"; the presentation was a journey to African roots, ancestry and the cultural identity of the country
Asia Taiwan 18 measures have been announced under plan “Taiwan Population Strategy 2.0: Family Support”; in all stages of childbirth, child-rearing and education, the fruits of Taiwan’s economic growth will be made into tangible support for citizens and families
Africa Kenya An uproar has sparked in Kenya as the Trump administration announced a quarantine site will be set up in the country to host Americans exposed to Ebola during the ongoing emergency
Asia Vietnam VNeID is being expanded into an all-in-one digital “super app” integrating identity verification, public services, payments and administrative procedures; Authorities aim to centralize services into a single state-backed platform
Asia Saudi Arabia Ministry of Health advised pilgrims to pay attention to foot care during Hajj rituals: regular checks of the feet, comfortable footwear, no barefoot walking, washing and drying thoroughly, especially between the toes, are necessaries to prevent injuries
Asia Kuwait Fake travel websites and attractive offers are increasingly being used for online fraud; Kuwait National Cybersecurity Center has warned travelers to plan their trips only through official and trusted platforms
Asia Oman A tender was launched for Al Shuwaymiyah port; national and global marine contractors have a 6 September deadline to bid for the development of Oman's first seaport designed to primarily handle minerals like gypsum, limestone and dolomite
America Canada Canada has entered into negotiations with Swedish-made Saab early-warning aircraft technology, thus reducing spending on US military gear; the announcement was made at the annual CANSEC defence trade show in Ottawa
Africa Gambia At the Gambia Revenue Authority Annual Taxpayers’ Award Ceremony, Jah Multi Industries has been named importer of the Year at the 2026, earning recognition for its consistent compliance and contribution to The Gambia’s domestic revenue base
Africa Republic of the Congo Brazzaville, with Kinshasa, is preparing to launch a call for proposals for the construction of a rail-road bridge financed with support from Africa50; The project is reportedly triggering the attention of Chinese contractors
Asia Thailand An “AI passport” program has been proposed, aiming to certify citizens’ AI skills through training, assessments and broader access to AI tools; The initiative aims to improve workforce readiness, reduce digital inequality and support adoption of AI
Oceania Micronesia NEC's East Micronesia Cable System EMCS is now completed; the submarine cable connects three Pacific island nations and in the Federated States of Micronesia has been handed over to FSM Telecommunications Cable Corporation FSMTCC
Europe Greece On 28 May 1952, Greek women won the right to stand for election to Parliament after many decades of fierce struggle; Yet, it took over two decades for the principle of gender equality to be explicitly codified