Europe Malta The heating debate on overtourism must not become an argument against tourists or the tourism industry, Prime Minister Abela warned, or the sector would risk "a mortal blow"
Asia Kazakhstan Over 7.000 Kazakhstanis have seen their driver’s licenses repealed in a national campaign targeting 21.000 drivers with records of medical contraindications; police is conducting screening, but the final decision on the right to drive is made by a court
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
Africa Namibia The new minimum wages and employment conditions for Namibia’s construction workers came into force on 1 September and will remain in place for two years; labourers and general workers will earn a minimum of N$20,43/ hour for the first year, or €1,10
America Saint Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew has personally reassured the people of St. Kitts and Nevis that he remains in “good spirits” and in stable condition as he undergoes further medical evaluations in South Florida, USA
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 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
Africa Zimbabwe Patients in Zimbabwe who have had to travel abroad or rely on private healthcare for hip and knee replacement surgeries could soon have a more affordable option with the expansion of joint replacement services at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo
Europe North Macedonia Ammunition producer ATS Group and its founder Shefshet Demirovski, appreciated by political leaders in North Macedonia, has been touched upon espionage scandals; experts say he still enjoys a slice of the NATO arms market thanks to US and Turkish ties
Europe Netherlands Police will continue searching Overasselt area after shooting killed one security guard and injured two police officers; The attack, performed by a large group of masked men is believed to have targeted an alleged drug trafficker
Asia Iran After six months of war, Iran’s leadership is cohesive around a hard core of generals and clerics entrenched in the ruling theocracy, ready for a potentially long confrontation with the US and determined to prevent any internal unrest, according to the AP
Europe Liechtenstein By 13 to 12 votes parliament approved a bill that would legalize abortion up to the 12th week of pregnancy, aligning Liechtenstein with the laws of most European countries, but rejected idea to submit the bill to a popular referendum; The prince can veto
Africa Mauritius New Road Traffic Bill states that safety must remain priority and establishes the road rage offence targeting verbal abuse, intimidation, willful obstruction of traffic; Chief Government Whip called for rigorous law enforcement and preventative measures
Africa Mali Mali is actively participating in the 2026 edition of the African Food Systems Forum AFSF, currently being held in Kigali; The Malian delegation is led by the Minister of Livestock and Fisheries