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
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
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
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
America Suriname As MV Canawaima nears its technical end of life, it brought about a more comprehensive reflection about the ferry connection between Suriname and Guyana, that will eventually need to be renewed
Africa Rwanda The 2026/27 academic year has begun; students resuming classes for the first term will find key reforms: school days restructured to include more time for co-curricular activities, higher public school fees, stronger disciplinary measures
Africa Cape Verde Cape Verde began two days of national mourning for the 25 victims of a bus crash on Fogo Island, most of them children or teenagers returning from a day trip
Europe United Kingdom A wave of far-right anti-migrant sentiment is sweeping across the UK and a protest in Portsmouth was marked by violent incidents; around 500 hooded people besieged the port, disrupted ferry terminals after learning of the landing of 140 migrants
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
Oceania Solomon Islands The Solomon Islands Christian Association appealed to all leaders and citizens to act with wisdom, maturity, restraint and responsibility amid the current political tension following Motion of No Confidence against PM and resignation of Cabinet Ministers
Africa Niger 3rd edition of Blanakour Crafts and Culture Festival has evolved since previous 2029 event, aiming to elevate crafts to an instrument of economic sovereignty in Niger, attracting artisans, authorities, local public in Diffa, on the border with Chad, Libya
Asia Lebanon School year will start on 15 September and thousands of displaced people still shelter in public schools; education officials say they have a plan to reopen the schools while maintaining shelters for families with nowhere to go, but anxiety is rising
America Belize Residential customers with electricity bills of $200 or less will have GST removed from the applicable electricity consumption; the cabinet decision provides direct relief to household budgets by reducing tax burdens
Asia Oman 876.117 students have started their academic year 2026/27 in 1.298 schools across Oman, 440.899 males and 435.218 females; 3.903 students are registered in special educational programs in public or private schools; staff in public schools is 68.205 people