Africa South Sudan Conditions for elections remain unfavorable, UN experts warned during a press conference in Juba after concluding their visit to South Sudan; planned December elections face risks from renewed violence, shrinking civic space, persistent impunity.
Asia Thailand Coordinated bomb and arson attacks in southern provinces were attributed to Malay-Muslim separatist insurgents; The attacks targeted shops, petrol stations and public infrastructure, prompting a curfew and heightened security measures
America Paraguay Teachers from public educational institutions in Paraguay called for a strike on 17-18 September to demand an 8% salary adjustment and a larger education budget for 2027; the dispute threatens to join the ongoing agitation involving the country's doctors
Africa South Africa Sardine fishing will be limited to 25% of the remaining 2026 quotas until 2 October, as scientists assess the impact of a mass die-off linked to pilchard herpesvirus, a key food source for Algoa Bay’s African penguin colonies, already depleted
Europe Serbia The heads of the EU's main institutions have condemned the 'shocking' presence of Serbian officials at the funeral of the convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić's in a joint statement published simultaneously on X; the fact may cloud Serbia's EU bid
Asia Yemen In an escalation of attacks, Houthis seized more islands in the strategically crucial Bab al-Mandab Strait, now de facto control the west coast of Yemen, after having damaged a crucial pipeline in Saudi Arabia that will be out of order for weeks
Africa South Sudan Conditions for elections remain unfavorable, UN experts warned during a press conference in Juba after concluding their visit to South Sudan; planned December elections face risks from renewed violence, shrinking civic space, persistent impunity.
Oceania Vanuatu Master and owners of the inter-island vessel MV Matui could face manslaughter charges following her sinking, after the Vanuatu Maritime Safety Authority confirmed the vessel was not certified to carry more than 30 passengers and was allegedly overloaded
America Costa Rica Public hospitals have treated 9.970 gunshot emergencies from 2020 to 31 July 2026; data from the Costa Rican Social Security Fund show how the rise in armed violence is affecting far more people than homicide statistics reveal
Asia Brunei The Basic Haj and Umrah Course 1448H/2026M has began at selected mosques nationwide to equip prospective haj and umrah pilgrims with essential knowledge on the rites and provide physical, spiritual and mental guidance
Europe Andorra Delegations from Europe's small states signed a MoU in Andorra to ensure better coordination and mutual understanding, aiming to make their voices heard in diplomatic bodies such as the Organization for Security and Co-operation and the Council of Europe
Oceania Australia Staff shortages have caused the cancellation of one flight every three days on average in the last year, Airservices Australia reported in a Senate hearing, while Australian airports recorded 2.536 overall cancellations this year as of 31 August
Asia Bangladesh Two Bangladeshi films received recognition at 5th World Film Festival in Kolkata, India: Piplu Khan’s "Jaya Aar Sharmim" won the top prize in the feature film competition and Makbul Chowdhury’s documentary "Mamun: In Praise of Shadows" earned Jury Mention
Oceania Marshall Islands Canvasback’s eye team has concluded its visit to Majuro hospital; it has seen 374 patients, performed 176 surgeries, supplied 69 reading glass -another 99 were ordered for local patients- and 222 sunglasses