Europe Sweden A new species has been discovered in Swedish forests, a fungus that parasitizes lichens; it has been recognized by researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
America Grenada In its latest report on Grenada's economic performance, the International Monetary Fund stressed the importance of developing linkages with domestic agriculture and fisheries to increase the national value added to tourism
America United States In the 60th March on Washington held Saturday, a celebration of the historic 1963 event, marchers and speakers vowed to continue battling racism and inequities to fulfill Martin Luther King’s dream
Asia Palestine President of Palestinian National Council condemned the attack by Israeli security forces on clerics at Al-Aqsa Mosque in the occupied East Jerusalem area, calling it an "act of fascism and terrorism, as well as a violation of freedom of worship"
Africa Nigeria Nigeria's new potato crops could be a key solution to counter climate change, with four new varieties introduced to reduce dependence on European seeds and boost local production
Asia Kazakhstan Kazakhstan's Presidential Reserve of Youth Personnel will begin enrollment from September 1; applicants will be tested for their ability
America Trinidad and Tobago Daytime and nighttime temperatures "above normal" are forecasted for August-October 2023 on both islands by the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service
Africa Tanzania Amnesty International has called for an end to the repression of Maasai resisting forced evictions after 39 community members and a Member of Parliament were arrested in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Europe Albania A museum built in the 1980s to commemorate the long period of rule of communist dictator Enver Hoxha has now been converted into a computer training centre for young people
Africa Tunisia More than 30 Tunisian and international creators are gathered until Aug. 31 in the town of Mahres for the 35th International Festival of Plastic Arts with workshops, exhibitions, stands and various art performances and street shows
Oceania Tonga A two-day workshop was held in Tongatapu focusing on food safety and nutrition standards in Tonga for the safeguard of the health and well-being of communities
Asia Saudi Arabia King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh offers sleeping capsules to passengers who need a short rest before their flight; capsules have become increasingly popular in Saudi Arabia since they were introduced in universities
Europe Moldova People who contributed to the successful organisation of the immersive exhibition "Bessarabi in Gulag", set up on the Grand National Assembly Square in July, received an honorary diploma from the government and letters of thanks
Europe Netherlands The Dutch women's hockey team extended their European title with a 3-1 victory over Belgium in Mönchengladbach, Germany, to win for the 12th time as European champions and the fourth consecutive victory in the tournament