Oceania Fiji The Fiji Council of Social Services has voiced concern over the government’s recent restructuring of key ministries, warning that the changes could undermine progress on crucial development reforms
America Ecuador Professionals and startups in Ecuador have embraced 3D printing to produce custom goods, medical tools, and industrial parts, promoting accessible manufacturing despite high costs of fiber and limited national adoption data
Asia Bhutan Desi High School has launched a five-year forest restoration project with WWF-Bhutan and the Thimphu Forest Division; Students will restore and manage two hectares of degraded forest near the school, planting native trees and ensuring long-term care
Europe Netherlands Dozens of neglected pets, including cats and dogs, carcasses and bones have been found at Friesland veterinarian and an investigation is ongoing: though "necessary care" was not given, it's still unclear whether it will lead to a possible professional ban
Asia Palestine Hamas must "lay down its arms," "release the hostages," and relinquish control of Gaza: Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa said this while speaking at the UN conference on the two-state solution, the Times of Israel reports
Africa Somalia The National Health Professionals Association has officially joined the Association of Medical Councils of Africa AMCOA as 24th member to enhance medical regulation, promote quality healthcare, strengthen collaboration with continental health institutions
America Argentina Argentina's Catholic Church expressed solidarity with evicted Mapuche communities and urged authorities to end violence and criminalization of protests while demanding full respect for indigenous rights enshrined in law
Asia Sri Lanka The first Kumbal Perahera of the historic Senkadagala Esala Perahera began its journey in the streets at auspicious time 7:05 PM; the honour of carrying the casket in the first Kumbal Perahera was given to Indijata, the elephant of the Sri Dalada Maligawa
Africa Mauritania Road safety provisions were decided to foster respect for express bus lanes; for the autumn holiday season, with heavier traffic and more accidents, president required 'awareness campaign clear and accessible' to make every driver and road user aware
America Belize A new banknote series has been unveiled: with enhanced security features and culturally updated designs, it maintains the fixed exchange rate and encourages a smooth transition through local financial institutions
Africa Guinea Media outlets and protests have been banned and opponents of President Doumbouya are denouncing the general's stranglehold on Guinea; his supporters, on the other hand, praise the enthusiasm he is reportedly generating as crucial elections draw near
America Chile A high-level summit has been hosted in Chile, where leftist leaders from Latin America and Spain launched a joint strategy to counter authoritarianism, disinformation and far-right extremism, calling for UN reforms and stronger multilateral cooperation
Africa Ghana Cocoa export earnings have grown in the first half of 2025, nearly tripling compared to the same period in 2024 and exceeding total cocoa export earnings in the whole of 2024 reaching $2,17 billion according to official data from the Bank of Ghana
America Bolivia Pro-Morales leader Ruth Nina has been detained over incitement, amid rising tensions, as supporters protest the exclusion of Evo Morales, the country’s first Indigenous president and a key leftist figure, from the upcoming August 17 elections