Africa Zambia Authorities and environmentalists fear catastrophic consequences and long-term impact from an acid spill at a Chinese-owned mine that has contaminated the Kafue River, with signs detected over 100 km downstream; 20 million people live in Kafue basin
Asia Qatar 'Come to His Shade' campaign was launched by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education: meaningful activities and events during the holy month of Ramadan aim at instilling Islamic values and promoting religious and cultural awareness among students
Asia Thailand A 5-years, €118 million climate-smart initiative for rice farming sustainability has been launched; it aims to assist 253.400 farmers across 21 provinces in adopting water management and laser land leveling to target a 2,44 million-ton CO₂ reduction
Europe Luxembourg With only a few days to go before the Luxtram network extension to Findel Airport comes into service, local taxi drivers are concerned about the impact the arrival of more free public transport will have on their income
Europe Lithuania As part of the Lithuania's government push to increase defence spending, private pension funds suggest they could lend around €3,6 billion for the country's military infrastructure
Europe Moldova A new round of public consultations on the initiative for the creation of the Anti-Corruption and Organised Crime Prosecutor's Office took place on the platform of the Parliament's Legal Committee on Appointments and Immunities
Europe Malta Malta International Airport has unveiled an updated investment programme totalling €345 million, which envisages operational, commercial and sustainability improvements between 2025 and 2029
Asia Maldives 1.820 people were found to be the rightful beneficiaries of the first 4.000 housing units under the 'Gedhoruveriya' programme, said the Minister of Housing
Africa Sao Tome and Principe A São Tomé company aims to regain possession of some 156 hectares of land that had been taken from it by the previous government and handed over to Russian investors
Africa Zambia Ngabwe Municipality has advised to avoid consumption of fish or water-related products from the Kafue River after reports that acid contamination from the Copperbelt has reached the area, causing the death of aquatic life, including fish and crocodiles
Africa Rwanda The Tour du Rwanda ends today; the 2025 edition serves as a precursor to the Uci Road Cycling World Championships, which will be also held in Rwanda from 21 to 28 September
Europe Slovakia The Council of the Education Trade Union considers a possible increase in tariff salaries for all education employees as an acceptable compromise, but has criticised the proposal for non-tariff salaries
Asia Oman As part of efforts to preserve and document Omani heritage, the National Museum hosted the 'National Symposium to Document the Omani Astronomical Heritage' organised by the Oman Astronomical Society
Asia Mongolia Coal exports to China will grow by nearly 20% in 2025 up to 100 million tons; the initiative seeks to enhance energy cooperation and capitalize on China’s demand and the strategy includes infrastructure improvements and streamlined border processes