Asia Syria Hundreds of Kurdish students in Hassakeh and Kobani refused to enter their classrooms as the 2026–27 school year began, protesting a decision that reduces Kurdish-language instruction to three periods per week, demanding the decision be reversed
Asia Philippines The ancient 'Stairway to Heaven', 2.000-year-old UNESCO World Heritage terraces that rise to a height of 1.500 metres, channelling water from the forests at the top of the mountains to the rice terraces below, is threatened by unpredictable climate
America Chile A severe cold wave has struck Santiago, Chile, causing temperatures to plummet to near zero degrees Celsius, making this May the coldest in 70 years; with potential snowfall coming, the city has provided for additional shelters for the homeless
Oceania Marshall Islands Local company Lakadrikdrim organised a fashion show showcasing the island's clothing and handicrafts at the Jitak Likatu Bar
Africa Mauritania Outgoing President and candidate for his own succession, Mohamed Ould Cheikh El-Ghazouani travelled to Bari, Italy, to attend the G7 Summit, just after officially starting his campaign for the 29 June elections
Asia Mongolia As part of the port revitalisation policy, technical and economic feasibility studies and projects are being prepared to transform the land port of Zamiin-Uud, in the aimag of Dornogobi, into a free economic zone
Asia Iran Following the UN Atomic Observatory declaring that Iran is expanding its nuclear capabilities, France, Germany and Britain condemned the country's 'latest measures'
Africa Chad In recognition of his intervention in the Chadian transition, Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi will have a street named after him in Chad
Africa Liberia Hundreds of women from rural Montserrado County gathered over three days to conclude the Liberia Women Empowerment Project, financed by a World Bank loan, to empower women and girls in climate-vulnerable counties
Asia Kuwait A high school student has been permanently banned from enrolling in any school in the Gulf nation following a bizarre exam cheating scandal, Kuwait's Education Ministry has decided
America Colombia Medical treatment will be provided in Colombia for Palestinian children injured in the ongoing war in Gaza; the Colombian government announced they will get to the country for specialized care together with their families
Africa Niger The highest court lifted the immunity of the country's democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, almost a year after he was overthrown by mutinous soldiers, opening the door for the army junta to prosecute him for alleged high treason
Europe Latvia The Latvian Postal Board has announced an open competition for the positions of chairman and board member, with applications open until 5 July
Europe Ireland Ireland's plan to implement the EU migration pact is expected in November; it would include new laws, doubling the number of staff to process asylum applications and locating new reception centres