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
America Saint Kitts and Nevis The story of St. Kitts & Nevis' preparations for independence almost 40 years ago will be told by one of the founding fathers of independence, Sir Kennedy Simmonds, who was also the country's first Prime Minister, at an event on 11 September
Africa Republic of the Congo The National Network of Positive Congo has published the results of its survey on the impact of Covid-19 on people vulnerable to HIV carried out between March 2020 and October 2022
Africa Sudan An average of more than 700 children have been displaced every hour in the country since the conflict began, reaching over two million
America Bolivia Bolivia's indigenous "Fighting Cholitas," are breaking stereotypes as professional wrestlers, donning traditional bowler hats and attire, symbolizing resilience against gender norms and economic hurdles while teaching the power of being true to oneself
Asia Sri Lanka Around 20 turtle carcasses were washed ashore along the stretch of beach from Negombo to Kalutara in just three days and it is suspected that it may be due to an underwater explosion
Asia Qatar The Qatar Diabetes Association has launched a free App that provides access to diabetes management services offered by the association
Asia Philippines A total of 220 persons deprived of their liberty have obtained primary and secondary school diplomas through the Department of Education's Alternative Learning System programme at the Manila Women's Prison
America Argentina The country will become a permanent member of BRICS starting from January 1, 2024, as the bloc continues to grow in influence with a combined GDP surpassing nearly half of the world's population
Africa Mauritius A ceremony to award certificates to 61 fishermen who successfully completed a training programme on coral culture and reef rehabilitation was held at the Mauritius Maritime Training Academy in Pointe aux Sables
America Saint Lucia The National Council for Competitiveness and Productivity has implemented St. Lucia Movable Assets Registry, improving access to finance for SMEs, which can now use their movable assets to secure financing
Europe Monaco Next month, the Principality of Monaco will host the revolutionary Sustainable Gastronomy Summit, a brand-new event that is the brainchild of Michelin-starred culinary master Alain Ducasse
Africa Mauritania From March to June 2023, over 8.000 Mauritanians crossed the US border through Mexico seeking asylum, while others are migrating to the USA through a point of entry in Nicaragua, enabled by the country's immigration policy
Asia Lebanon Exploratory drilling for oil and gas, organised by the country with international partners, is starting; experts warn that without structural reforms, the new marine gas field will not end country's economic malaise