America Costa Rica Water access became a hot topic after Institute of Aqueducts and Sewers said tariffs haven't been updated since 2018, foreseeing an abrupt increase; meanwhile, villages close to the capital recur to buying bottles to avoid contaminated, unhealthy water
America Mexico Archaeologists have discovered a lost Mayan city in the Yucatan Peninsula, unveiling pyramid-like structures, plazas, and a ball court; named Ocomtún, the city was likely an important regional center during the Mayan Classic Period
America Saint Lucia A Consumer Protection Council was established and new procedures for consumers to appeal were explained
America Saint Kitts and Nevis The St. Kitts Music Festival is cannabis-friendly, with Marsha Henderson, Minister of Tourism of St. Kitts and Nevis, extending an 'official' invitation to bring your own pre-rolled cannabis for personal use and come to the Music Festival
Asia Nepal The risk of devastating floods remains alarmingly high in the Hindu Kush-Himalayan region, despite projections of an average/below-average monsoon for 2023, according to the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development
Asia Yemen The Yemeni and Pakistani student societies of the Eastern Mediterranean University organised their traditional cultural evenings, during which Yemeni dances, music and plays were performed
Africa Central African Republic The country has asked the UN Security Council to lift the arms embargo, already relaxed in 2020, which would hinder "any reactivity" according to Bangui, that added that armed groups are increasingly able to arm themselves thanks to the black market
Asia Afghanistan 12 million euros have been allocated by the European Union for its partners, the Aga Khan Foundation, the Danish Refugee Council and the Association for Agricultural Rehabilitation and Development for Afghanistan, to support vulnerable Afghans
Africa Tanzania A $309 million power transmission line will be built by Tanzania and Kenya by the end of the year for import and export of electricity
Europe San Marino The Civil Police has recorded a steady increase in road accidents with injuries, which are said to be caused by increasing traffic due to the end of school classes, the increasing flow of vehicles and cyclists, and events in the area
Africa Angola The country will host the African Mixed Martial Arts Championships for the first time from 14 to 17 September at the Kilamba Sports Pavilion in Luanda
Africa Somalia Despite the progress made in combating terrorism and advancing the electoral process, UN has warned the Security Council that further efforts and funding are needed to address multiple threats, from climate shocks to waves of violence to deep food crisis
Africa Niger Crenellated walls, watchtowers, secret passages and wells can be found at Djado, a fortified complex of salt and clay perched on rock and sand in the Niger desert, a fortified oasis that risks deteriorating over time
America Antigua and Barbuda The Christian Ministries Centre has taken the decision to reject marijuana smokers as godparents of every child baptised or consecrated in St John's Church