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 San Marino Samsung has included San Marino in its Corporate Citizenship programme, in a project that began with the installation of 5 monitors in the historic centre dedicated to promoting tourism and continues with initiatives dedicated especially to young people
Oceania Tuvalu Given the severe economic and social impacts of climate change at local level on agriculture, fisheries, tourism and health, leading to widespread forced migration, a diversified economy would incentivise Tuvalu's citizens to employ their skills there
Oceania Samoa A total of six Samoan workers currently employed under the R.S.E. programme by Cherri Global in New Zealand completed a 10-week course last month at the Vakamesina Small Business
Africa Malawi The Catholic bishops of Malawi joined other African bishops in declaring their opposition to the Vatican's recent statement allowing the blessing of same-sex unions
Europe Poland A rare 1.000-year-old 'Viking sword' has been found in near-perfect condition in the bed of the Wisla River, with workers carrying out dredging work in the town of Wroclawek coming across the 'perfectly preserved' sword
Oceania Papua New Guinea An extensive reshuffle of ministerial portfolios was announced, revealing key changes and strategic assignments aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of the government and fostering opportunities for the main coalition parties
Asia Israel Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had informed the US that he was against the creation of a Palestinian state as part of any post-war scenario
America Trinidad and Tobago As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise, the Tobago Division of Education, Research and Technology has reintroduced safety protocols in all schools on the island
Asia Oman Citizens have started receiving money from the Social Protection Fund; 1.286.600 Omani have registered for benefits so far
Oceania Palau The Civil Service Pension Plan in Palau faces a potential financial crisis after a drop in the investment fund, which prompted the proposal of an 8% increase in employee contributions
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines The analysis of crime trends 2012-2023 and evaluation of the crime situation 2023 shows that over the last ten years, crime has generally been on a downward trend, with the exception of 2018 and 2022, where moderate peaks were recorded
America Saint Lucia The island is taking steps to avoid future sugar shortages by sourcing the product from 'alternative suppliers' said Saint Lucia's Director of Consumer Affairs
Africa Mauritania The country increased customs duties by 171% at El Guerguerat border crossing with Morocco, thus disrupting the flow of trucks and affecting Moroccan transporters of fruit and vegetables to the Nuakchot market