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
Africa Mauritania Nouakchott is experiencing a cement shortage, according to local press, that has disrupted construction works, leaving workers without work for days; Though reasons are unknown, traders speculate it may be electricity shortages affecting cement plants
America Saint Lucia Stakeholders, veterans, administrators, and artists from Saint Lucia’s calypso, soca and Dennery music communities have agreed that a legally recognised group should represent artists and industry professionals across all three genres
Oceania Samoa The old oxygen plant building at Tupua Tamasese Meaole Hospital - where tanks stored were empty - caught fire; though the cause is still under investigation, experts suspect that the blaze may have been triggered by the burning of bee hives nearby
Africa Sudan One person was killed, nine wounded as debris from a falling drone struck residential neighborhoods in northern and western Omdurman, medics and local residents said; the aircraft is suspected to belong to Rapid Support Forces RSF
America Honduras Over 20.000 children across Honduras are living on the streets, primarily aged 7 to 14 and the figure shows a worrying shift: while 12-14 previously predominated, now also children 6-8 are seen, confirms civil society actor Casa Alianza
Asia Sri Lanka Official foreign reserve assets (+4,6% in August) include the proceeds from the People’s Bank of China swap arrangement; the move comes as Sri Lanka continues efforts to strengthen its external financial position and rebuild foreign exchange buffers
America Uruguay Think tank Center for Development Studies CED cut its growth projection to 0,9% for 2026 and warned of a lack of investment in Uruguay, cautioning that "being stable is no longer enough" to attract foreign capital in a global environment
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
Africa Kenya Restrictions on foreign nationals operating small retail shops and engaging in hawking have come into force; President Ruto announced the measure addressing micro, small and medium-sized enterprise in Nairobi and many fear it will lead to xenophobic cases
Africa Tanzania The First Gentleman Hafidh Ameir Hassan has been buried at his home in Kizimkazi, South Unguja Region, Zanzibar, on the same day he died following Islamic traditions; he left President Samia, one of his two widows, four children, 15 grandchildren
Asia Vietnam A 200kg wartime bomb was discovered in northern Vietnam and safely relocated for controlled detonation; Authorities secured the area, evacuated nearby residents and coordinated with bomb-disposal teams
Asia Philippines An Air Quality Index has been issued amid temporary haze from Indonesian forest fires; The Health Department advised residents to wear masks, limit outdoor activities, and remain indoor if possible
Europe Slovenia Turjak Castle, a fortress 20km south of Ljubljana, was a key bastion in the defence against the Turks in 15th-16th century; severely damaged during the World War II, it has now been comprehensively restored to serve as museum, events venue and hotel