Africa Mauritius Genre Statistics 2025 still show men dominate the economy and retain most of the political power, but show increasing weaknesses in education, health and certain social behaviors
Europe Andorra The new national energy and emissions labeling system for vehicles will be launched today; the badge will be delivered along with the license plates of newly registered vehicles
Asia India The launch of a global biofuels alliance was announced at a G20 summit in New Delhi, with founding members the United States and Brazil, with a goal of promoting the use of cleaner fuels by accelerating global efforts to achieve net-zero emissions targets
Europe Denmark Novo Nordisk AS, the world's biggest producer of insulin with headquarters in Bagsværd, Copenhagen, has become the European listed company with the largest capitalization, taking the place held for over 2 years by luxury group LVMH
Africa Uganda Faithful applauded continuously for more than three hours and 15 minutes and won the Guinness World Record in an event called 'Clap For Jesus' at Phaneroo Ministries church to celebrate its ninth anniversary
Africa Zambia Zambia's largest copper mine has avoided liquidation and received a $1 billion cash injection from its parent company, ending a years-long legal battle
Europe Romania The country is still far from reaching the 55% recycling target by 2025, with only 12-14% currently subject to separate collection; the ongoing 'Recycle in Romania' campaign aims to encourage separate waste collection
Europe Spain Cooperator Emma Igual, 32, died after a Russian attack hit the convoy she was traveling on in Ukraine; she is the first Spanish casualty in the ongoing war
Africa Madagascar Outgoing President Andry Rajoelina has filed his candidature for the presidential elections, becoming the 28th candidate on the ballot scheduled for 9 November 2023, a controversial move due to his dual French and Malagasy citizenship
Africa Egypt Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry called on the Arab League to urge Ethiopia to end its unilateral actions in the dispute over the filling and operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam with Egypt and Sudan
Europe Germany Wind energy expansion has slowed due to delays in obtaining transport permits for heavy wind turbines, with more than 15.000 applications pending, putting at risk the goal of 80% of energy from renewable sources by the end of the year
Africa Senegal Amadou Ba, Prime Minister, will be the candidate representing President Macky Sall party in the upcoming presidential election in February 2024
Asia Nepal The Kathmandu Health Bureau has launched a vaccination campaign against Covid-19 in the district starting today 11 September to 16 upon the risk of a possible wave of new variants
Europe Latvia Today, a celebratory reception for Latvian men's basketball team will be held outside the Freedom Monument at 5:30 p.m.; from 4:30 p.m. until the end of the event, vehicular traffic will be closed or restricted if necessary