America Ecuador Trade unions in Ecuador have called a national strike against a government labour decree allowing the 40-hour workweek to be reorganised into shifts of up to 12 hours a day, arguing it undermines workers’ rights
Africa Malawi A Constituency Returning Officer attempted suicide after reportedly failing to deliver on his duties in overseeing the hotly contested 2025 Tripartite Elections; Police in Nathenje have confirmed that the incident occurred on 18 September
America Grenada The sod turning ceremony was held for the National Aquatic Centre at the National Stadium, where a 25-metre competition pool will be built, a dream coming to reality for swimmers in Grenada thanks to Ministry of Sports and Amateur Swimming Association
Oceania New Zealand ED doctors nationwide have sent an open letter to Health New Zealand calling for a set of solutions to be rolled out as soon as possible, saying the immense pressure is compromising both patient care and staff safety
Europe Montenegro Food and beverage imports are at their highest in 2025, while sales of domestic products are declining; farmers attribute this to the poor policy of the Ministry of Agriculture, demonstrated by the agricultural budget, one of the lowest in the region
Asia Jordan A draft law approving the executive agreement with Wadi Araba Minerals Company to evaluate, develop and exploit copper and other minerals in Abu Khashaba was endorsed by cabinet and is now referred to the Lower House
Asia Iran Temporary marriage, a practice accepted by Shi'ite establishment as a way to prevent illicit relationships, is seeing a renewed debate as even devout families often disapprove, associating the practice with prostitution and social shame
Europe Luxembourg Luxembourgish could become mandatory in all schools if education minister pursues his proposal of making private schools teach Luxembourgish to better integrate students in return for state money
America Colombia Colombia has issued its first convictions for conflict-related crimes, sentencing former FARC leaders for over 20.000 abuses in a landmark ruling that marks a shift toward restorative justice, emphasizing truth and victim participation
Asia Pakistan National Database and Registration Authority NADRA will open three new “mega centres” in Karachi, in Gulshan-i-Iqbal, Gulberg, and in Surjani Town, by March 2026 to improve public access to services and expand mobile app Pak ID usage
America Dominican Republic Seven Dominican state institutions conducted a targeted operation along the Sosúa Beach coastline to enhance environmental surveillance, prevent illegal occupations, and ensure compliance with law on the Environment and Natural Resources
Europe Andorra The organ of the Cathedral of Santa Maria d’Urgell played again after two years of restoration; one of the few Romanesque instruments preserved in Catalonia, was blessed by the Co-Prince of Andorra and Bishop of Urgell, Josep-Lluís Serrano
America Cuba A job offer for Cubans living in Grenada has been announced by the embassy in Havana, which posted on its social media the start of the hiring process; as of 16 September the post recorded more than 2.800 likes on Instagram and over 2.500 comments
America Barbados Barbados is poised to become home to the largest and most technologically advanced renewable energy power plant in the English-speaking Caribbean, with construction of a $350 million hybrid facility expected to begin by March next year