Africa Morocco Rivalry between Morocco and Algeria has a new geopolitical battlefield in the Sahel, where they are deploying radically different strategies; the area is under geopolitical reconstruction after the vacuum left by French withdrawal and the rise of Russia
Oceania Fiji Fiji Airways is targeting two million return passengers, thus considering the purchase more aircraft to increase capacity on selected existing routes
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Three Vincentian students are among the 15 from the Caribbean who have been awarded Chevening scholarships to study in the UK
Oceania Australia Australia Post has launched Australia Post Metro, a new delivery service for peak season with speed and greater security in online shopping; data suggests 68% of online shoppers are likely to abandon shopping cart if they feel delivery method is too slow
Asia Georgia Relief and infrastructure restoration in disaster-hit Racha is still ongoing with 90 units of heavy machinery
America Honduras The country has secured a 36-month agreement with the IMF for US$830 million to fund economic reform policies aimed at enhancing stability and promoting inclusive growth, with focus on fiscal space, structural reforms, and climate resilience
Asia Bhutan IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of Holiday Inn Thimphu as the first property in the brand's portfolio in Bhutan; Holiday Inn is the second IHG brand to enter the country, following Six Senses Bhutan
Europe Liechtenstein The Vaduz Filmfest film festival is coming to an end on August 20, attracting film fans to Schaan with hits and expert advice on the program
America Guatemala Guatemalans have taken to the streets to defend democracy, protesting against government entities that undermine democracy and citizen rights, reflecting citizens' concerns about attacks on the electoral process and judicial authorities' actions
Oceania Solomon Islands The Pacific Community and the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry are joining forces to provide vital support to Solomon Islands' emergency response to avian disease
America United States The deadliest fire in over 100 years in the US, with at least 110 victims, has devastated the town of Lahaina on Maui island; Hawaii, the US state at highest risk of natural disasters from eruptions to floods to fires, has seen an increase in accidents
Africa Comoros A training course on small arms and light weapons, aimed at members of the security forces and Comorian customs officers, was launched by the Director General of Police and National Security in Moroni
America Colombia In a historic achievement, Colombia has advanced to the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup for the first time ever by defeating Jamaica 1-0, with Catalina Usme's goal in the second half breaking the tie in a challenging match
Europe Iceland The city of Ísafjörður has announced plans to introduce an environmental rating system for cruise ships next year after increasing numbers of vessels raised pollution issues for the community