Africa Burundi Weak enforcement of the 2023 mining code has been revealed by a regional study; gender disparities persist, communities aren't benefiting as they should, transparency must be improved
Asia North Korea Leader Kim Jong-un paid tribute to North Korean troops killed in Russia’s war against Ukraine during an event broadcast on state TV
Europe Montenegro The women's junior handball team quickly overcame the defeat to Hungary and advanced to the quarterfinals of the European Championship in Podgorica; Montenegro outplayed the Czech Republic 36:29 and in the worst case scenario will be among the top eight
Asia Syria Prospects and plans to deepen cooperation in the education sector have been discussed by Syrian Minister of Education with the Head of EU delegation; the initiative is a part of wider reconstruction efforts
Africa Uganda Uganda has reopened its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo after six months; the shutdown of crossings at Bunagana and Ishasha in North Kivu province came as a consequence of the seizure of Goma by the M23 rebel group
Europe Ukraine Young Ukrainian sumo grappler Aonishiki caused another sensation at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, in Japan, upsetting local yokozuna Hoshoryu in the final bout of Day 3 at IG Arena
Oceania Samoa The Samoa United Party, led by caretaker Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata‘afa, officially launched its election manifesto, confirming 26 candidates for the upcoming general election
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo Hackathon “AI Champions League: Empowering Future Leaders” will be held in Kinshasa with university teams developing AI solutions for MSME; organizer Mr. Okalobé, a Silicon Valley cloud engineer, says his mission is to train 10 million Africans in AI
Africa Mauritius Supreme Court is weighing the decision on cannabis cultivation, debated between punishment and permission, after an 81-year-old citizen filed a landmark challenge to the constitutionality of the Dangerous Drugs Act of 1840 violating privacy principles
Asia Nepal Nepali Congress reignited debate on restoring the country’s Hindu state status; Some leaders called for amending the secular constitution to reflect cultural identity, sparking internal divisions ahead of upcoming elections
Africa Libya Libyan authorities have freed 104 migrant from a human trafficking network in the eastern city of Ajdabiya, the Attorney General’s Office announced; five suspects were arrested, accused of illegal detention and torture to extort ransom from families
America Mexico 30% tariffs on Mexican imports to US have been announced starting 1 August, as the US has intensified trade pressure despite Mexico’s efforts to negotiate and avoid measures that could severely impact its export-dependent economy
Africa Nigeria Today has been declared a public holiday in Nigeria to honour former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died aged 82 in a London clinic on Sunday after battling ill health for years
Asia Myanmar An armed attack on a Buddhist monastery in Sagaing region on 11 July left at least 23 civilians dead, including four children; The massacre reflects the deepening vulnerability of civilians amid the country’s ongoing civil conflict