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
Asia Turkey The sea turtle nesting and breeding grounds at Çıralı beach in the southern province of Antalya have been protected by three volunteers for 25 years through the Ulupınar Environmental Protection Development and Operations Cooperative
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
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
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
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 Andorra FC Andorra and the owner of the land in Borda Mateu have agreed, after the risk of having to start negotiations, that the construction of the stadium is a priority
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
Oceania Fiji Laisenia Ratu, a man from Yasawa, is part of the ocean and literacy division of the International Secondary School, teaching children about the importance of the ocean and the environment, after starting out as a gardener
America Bolivia Indigenous communities have celebrated the Andean New Year, known as Inti Raymi, with fire, rituals, and offerings to Mother Earth; believers gathered on hillsides in the early morning awaiting the first rays of the sun believed to bring renewed energy
Asia Singapore Grab Holdings, the leading Singapore-based ride-hailing and food delivery app, is cutting 1.000 jobs, or 11% of its workforce
Africa Botswana The Makgabaneng International Creative Arts Festival will be held in October, entitled "Creative space as business: understanding and monetising your craft", developed after "discovering the economic strength that the local arts sector produces"