Asia Bahrain 394.000 visitors have been registered in state-run heritage sites in January-August 2026, with the Bahrain Fort accounting for 246.409, nearly two thirds of the total, and foreign visitors prevailed with the presence of 187.567 people
Europe Germany Repeated drought is reducing harvests, shrinking cattle and increasing expenses for farmers; experts say adapting to the changed summer conditions is essential, flanking farmers in exploring new water-management strategies and drought-resistant crops
Africa Gambia Safe, orderly, and regular labour migration is the focus of a two-day workshop focusing on improving labour market information systems, supporting ethical recruitment, and strengthening protection and reintegration services for migrant workers
Europe Czech Republic Several hundred people gathered outside the Russian Embassy in Prague to mark the anniversary of the 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia and to express support for Ukraine; The event was titled “Go Home, Ivan!” and organized by four NGOs
America Costa Rica Water access became a hot topic after Institute of Aqueducts and Sewers said tariffs haven't been updated since 2018, foreseeing an abrupt increase; meanwhile, villages close to the capital recur to buying bottles to avoid contaminated, unhealthy water
Africa Gabon A environment-friendly, natural solution based on the use of plants to create hedges to effectively protect crops from incursions of wild animals was presented at the Independence Trade Fair by Gabonese company Kwik Exotique
America Honduras Drought pushes livestock to the brink in Honduras' Dry Corridor, with farmers fighting for herds' survival, and leaves thousands residents with no access to water
Africa Guinea At least 30 people have died as a landfill collapsed in Conakry; heavy rains overnight caused a large mound of rubbish to collapse at the Dar Es Salam landfill, burying nearby homes before dawn - the informal settlement had been highlighted as at risk
Asia Cyprus Hunters have been urged to exercise particular caution and strictly observe hunting regulations for the summer hunting season that opened yesterday; Federation said safety must be the “absolute priority” as increased risk of wildfires persists
Africa Cape Verde The increase in minibus fares on intercity routes on the island of Santiago has brought back a controversy involving transport companies, passengers and authorities and renewed an old question about who has the authority to regulate this prices
Africa Mauritius Foreign direct investment continues to flow into Mauritius, following a very dynamic 2025; the first months of 2026 show the recurrent polarization towards real estate and a heavier weigh of the financial sector, confirming its position as service center
Africa Liberia Up to 1.200 foreigners deported from the US will be accepted "as guests" in Liberia over the next year in one of the biggest deals agreed so far by Washington
Asia Taiwan A dual-arm robot capable of handling up to 100 kg was presented Taipei International Industrial Automation Exhibition emphasizing its use in heavy server assembly, AI manufacturing, semiconductor handling, electronics inspection, intrafactory logistics
Africa South Sudan The disputed Abyei region has been included as one of the electoral constituencies in South Sudan's general election on 22 December; rejecting Sudan’s objections, the country said the move is consistent with existing legal and constitutional frameworks