America Canada "Lake Ontario – then, now and always” Prime Minister Carney posted, saying the name comes from the Wendat word Ontari’io, pre-dating the foundation of both Canada and the USA, who proposed Lake America as a new name following Canada's retaliatory tariffs
Africa Mauritania The United Nations Committee on Enforced Disappearances will hold its next session from September 11-29, during which it will examine Mauritania, as well as Mexico, the Netherlands, and Nigeria
Africa Tanzania Researchers have identified living relatives in Tanzania of people whose skulls were looted and brought to Germany during the colonial era, a discovery hailed as a 'small miracle'
Europe Portugal Lisbon Health Users Commission held a vigil outside Marvila district's unit asking for better service conditions: 50% of users do not have a family doctor and only nine professionals serve around 25.000 residents
America Peru President Dina Boluarte swore in six new ministers following the resignation of the former Education Minister, Magnet Márquez, who opposed a congressional law reinstating dismissed teachers
Africa Nigeria Bauchi State recorded the highest number in Nigeria Learning Passport enrollment with 58.431 users; the online e-learning platform provides continuous access to quality education, an opportunity to bridge the learning gap
Africa Sudan Since the beginning of the civil war in Sudan in April, more than 50 new illegal detention centres have been opened, inside which both Sudanese army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have committed widespread atrocities, according to Emergency Lawyers
America Suriname Local security unions are taking immediate action, demanding a minimum bridging allowance of 50-60% due to stalled wage negotiations, aiming to meet with the President Chan Santokhi for resolution
Asia Bhutan The TIWB Tax Inspectors Without Borders initiative was launched yesterday by the Department of Revenue and Customs and the United Nations Development Program to help the country derive more from taxes
Oceania Tuvalu In a further development for the fishing industry, the country has reportedly taken key steps to secure a place in the EU market with two key initiatives launched recently
America Paraguay The country has lodged a protest against Argentina for the irregular detention of Paraguayan-flagged barges that refused to pay a unilaterally imposed toll on the Paraguay-Paraná Waterway
America Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro plans to visit China, aiming to bolster bilateral relations, particularly in energy cooperation
America Panama Economists are projecting a positive growth for the country in 2023, though emphasizing the need to attract foreign investment for sustainable growth, with the Panama Canal being a significant driver
America Nicaragua Journalists from Nicaragua Actual, exiled for practicing independent journalism in their country, are meeting with Voice of America in San Jose, Costa Rica, showcasing their resilience in the face of media repression