Asia Thailand Rubella has been eliminated in Thailand as a public health threat, achieving the WHO criteria for interruption of endemic transmission; imported cases is now the key concern, especially for infections during pregnancy
America Chile Thousands of skateboarders took to the streets of Chile’s capital to celebrate World Skateboarding Day, an event established in 2004 by the International Association of Skate to promote skate culture, where participants showcased their acrobatics
Asia Qatar The Qatar Red Crescent Society announced that its doctors in the Gaza Strip have performed 18.927 medical interventions since the first week of the Israeli aggression, including over 3.000 life-saving surgeries
America Ecuador A nation-wide trial in Ecuador against 5 individuals accused of murdering presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio just began; Villavicencio, a journalist and former legislator known for exposing corruption, was shot after a rally in August 2023
America Saint Lucia Tourist arrivals in May broke one again the 2019 record; it is now 'almost impossible to book a hotel room or a flight', said Saint Lucia Minister of Tourism Dr Ernest Hilaire
Asia Palestine A new UN report has revealed the extent of the forced starvation crisis imposed by Israel in the ongoing war; thousands of children are affected and at least four have died of starvation this week alone
Asia Saudi Arabia Over 1,4 million religious services were provided by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs to 2 million pilgrims and visitors this Hajj season, which will be also remembered for over 1.300 deaths caused by extreme heat; most victims were unregistered pilgrims
Europe Slovenia A charitable foundation whose main mission is to promote the career development of young people and intergenerational cooperation has been launched by President Nataša Pirc Musar
America Saint Kitts and Nevis The Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis was the first head of government to visit Taiwan after President Lai Ching-te was sworn in
Europe San Marino A new state-of-the-art ultrasound probe, with wireless technology, for the State Hospital of the Republic of San Marino has been donated by Horizon Lab Company to the Institute for Social Security
Africa Djibouti Today 27 June, a chess tournament will begin in Djibouti, bringing together over 50 players of all ages, including for the second time participants with disabilities; this tournament is an opportunity to select teams for the 45th Chess Olympiad
Europe Poland 'Holiday with the Army' initiative was launched to boost the military recruitment campaign in the face of growing threats in the region; the programme provides basic military training for Polish citizens aged between 18 and 35 over 28 days
Europe Romania Eight regional detoxification and recovery centres for drug addicts will be established with measures for treatment, prevention of the risks and consequences associated with drug use, and social reintegration
Asia Pakistan Transgender people demonstrated in the city of Bannu against the reported torture, assault and shaving of their leader, allegedly perpetrated by gangsters