The social media platform X has been suspended in Brazil. A Supreme Court judge has ordered "immediate and complete suspension" across the country

In Libya the head of the central bank has fled the country in fear of his life. Sadiq Al Kabir and his senior staff claim they were forced to leave following death threats by militias.

And in Bangladesh this week incessant rains there has led to flooding in many low lying areas. This has not only led to displacement of tens of thousands of people but also disrupted work at the garment factories there which are now struggling to complete orders on time.