Africa Seychelles Parents whose autistic children didn't meet medical assessment criteria for support in November 2024 - June 2026 will now be eligible for assistance under the Children Neurodivergent Disorder Needs Scheme CNDNS, introduced by government in July 2026
Africa Morocco Morocco blocked hundreds of migrants heading to Ceuta, using tear gas to disperse the crowds, and attempted entries from Fnideq have been stopped; Efe reports that the situation is under control, with no injuries and only a few arrests
Europe Greece Greece’s Independent Power Transmission Operator submitted an investment request to authorities of Cyprus and Israel for the Great Sea Interconnector, an undersea power cable linking the three; French group Merriam acquired a 66% stake in the project
Europe Romania Economy remained in recession in the second quarter of 2026, with GDP stagnating compared with the previous three months but falling sharply from a year earlier, according to data released by the National Institute of Statistics
Africa Rwanda 22 baby mountain gorillas born over the past 12 months will be named on 4 September during the 21st edition of the annual Kwita Izina gorilla-naming ceremony
Asia Bahrain Authorities reminded drivers that children under 10 are not allowed to sit in the front seat and that Traffic Law provides for 30 to 60 days of license suspension, plus fines
America Chile Authorities are investigating alleged cyberattacks by Chinese hackers against Chilean telecommunications companies; at least three operators have reportedly suffered malicious activity through different, highly sophisticated techniques
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines An attorney is calling for an overhaul in how the legal system handles licensed firearm holders, claiming under current procedures they are treated as criminals and risk bias in judging only because they possess a firearm
Oceania Papua New Guinea Paradise Foods, a private venture investing in coca processing, has been saluted by the community as an important step for future PNG's revenues, as it starts a push in exporting processed products instead of raw commodities, a key shift for local economy
Asia Georgia Heavy and prolonged rain flooded roads, homes and metro stations in the capita, causing soil collapse and damaging walls and infrastructure across the city; surging river was also seen flowing fast through the Leghvtakhevi area in old Tbilisi
America Belize Development of an Electronic Single Window for Trade has been launched, aiming to modernize trade administration by streamlining import and export procedures through a single digital platform
Asia Armenia As a result of action taken by the Prosecutor General’s Office of Armenia, another land plot located in Hrant Matevosyan Park has been returned to the possession of the Vanadzor community
Asia Philippines Commuter Joshua Marquez developed a mobile app to monitor LRT and MRT train operations in real time, providing updates on train locations, delays and service conditions, aiming to help passengers navigate Manila’s crowded public transport system
Asia Palestine As Qusra village is besieged by Israeli settlers, media report that Israeli activists are bringing food but police don't let them approach; the international community is following the developments, condemning settlers