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
Europe Poland Lublin airport was shut down due to the deployment of Polish military planes in the region, after around 20 Russian drones violated Poland’s airspace in an unprecedented incursion three days ago
Africa Republic of the Congo Norinco, China North Industries Corporation, and Nigerian SecPro Africa have been entrusted for the equipping of Congo's land armed forces and its Republican Guard
Europe Belarus Following Poland’s closure of all border checkpoints with Belarus, over 1.000 vehicles are waiting at the Belarusian border to enter Lithuania, the State Border Committee’s press service told media BelTA
America Panama Panama is facing the challenge of identifying 220 migrant bodies recovered from the Darién jungle since 2019, as forensic teams and the Red Cross work to restore dignity to victims of one of the world’s deadliest migration routes
Europe Serbia The former n.1 tennis player Novak Djokovic has reportedly flew to Athens with his family and would be preparing to move to Greece after Vučić's government criticised him for supporting student protests calling for new elections, labelling him a "traitor"
Oceania Solomon Islands Only Australian media were allowed to cover the press conference of Australia's PM Albanese speaking aside the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Honiara; Solomon journalists called on their association to take a stand on banning Pacific Media
Asia Syria A grant to supply Syria with 1.650.000 barrels of crude oil has been provided though a MoU signed with the Saudi Fund for Development; the grant aims at enhancing the operations of Syrian refineries and achieving operational and financial sustainability
America Saint Kitts and Nevis The course Executive Leadership in the Civil Service, a landmark initiative designed to strengthen leadership capacity among permanent secretaries and directors across ministries and departments has begun with a focus on transformative leadership
Europe Slovenia A 160 beds new medical centre for emergencies will be built in a new annexe at the Peter Držaj Hospital in Ljubljana by the Defence Ministry; the €87 million expansion will be serving army during emergencies as well as civilians
America Nicaragua A total of 5.771 endangered paslama turtles have been released into the Pacific Ocean in Nicaragua as part of a national conservation campaign, aiming to protect this ecologically vital species amid threats from habitat loss and illegal egg trade
Oceania Papua New Guinea The Coffee Industry Corporation has budgeted K500.000 (€100.000) to revive the Wahgi Men Plantations in Banz, Jiwaka and a credit line of over K10 million, managed by National Development Bank, will provide accessible funds for small- or block-holders
Europe Netherlands About 2,4 million young people, nearly three-quarters of that age group, are members of a public library, the highest number ever, and more young adults have also become members according to KB, formerly known as the Royal Library
Asia Bangladesh A new demonstration from garment-sector workers was staged today as protesters blocked the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway demanding wages for August and their night shift allowances to be paid, after factory management repeatedly assured them