Oceania Nauru Nauru embraces a name change, and the beginning of renewed national pride, as the President decided to get back to traditional name Naoero for the country without holding a referendum
Africa Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema embarked on a historic three-day state visit to Israel at the invitation of Israeli President Isaac Herzog
America Brazil Amazon Indigenous leader Chief Raoni Metuktire has urged President Lula da Silva to protect Indigenous rights by removing "invaders" from Indigenous territories and including Indigenous people in discussions on carbon credits
Africa Nigeria The Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria has sounded the alarm about the move to remove the fuel subsidy that could bring the country to the brink of collapse
Asia Turkey The number of accessible five-star public beaches will reach 35 throughout Turkey; the country already ranks third in the world in the number of Blue Flag beaches
America Argentina The country has reached a technical agreement with the IMF, awaiting final approval, to receive around US$7.5 billion; the country will pay US$2.7 billion in FMI commitments using a loan from the Latin American Development Bank and a yuan swap with China
Africa Mali Mali and Burkina Faso said that any military intervention against Niger would be considered a 'declaration of war' and would lead to withdrawal of the two countries from Ecowas and the adoption of measures in support of armed forces and Niger people
Africa Liberia About 500 rice farmers in six of Liberia's fifteen counties are expected to benefit from the Scaling Up Climate Resilient Rice Production in West Africa project that aims to increase rice production in the region
Asia Kazakhstan The target for foreign investment to be attracted to the country is $24 billion by the end of the year, according to the chairman of the Investment Committee at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Europe Hungary Men national water polo team claimed the title of world champion after beating Greece in a final match ending with penalty shootout at the 20th World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan; Hungary's 4th title comes after 10 years
Africa Zimbabwe Exports to China have reached a high of $585 million, registering an increase over the past five years
Europe Ireland Dublin City Council will no longer cut grass verges to achieve 'manicured edges' and residents' groups are asked not to submit grass cuttings for collection with the aim of encouraging biodiversity
Africa Senegal Two people were killed in Ziguinchor during protests triggered by the arrest of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko; Interior Minister Antoine Diome announced the dissolution of Pastef-Les patriotes, his political party
America Jamaica Andre Wilson, founder and executive director of Youth for Development Network, believes it is useful to use sport as a development tool to empower and create peace for individuals affected by violence