America Jamaica The campaign "Buy Jamaican, Build Jamaica" has been relaunched; The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association aims to strengthen local industries and support economic recovery, especially after the impact of Hurricane Melissa
Africa Central African Republic Rising fuel prices and the reintroduction of vehicle tax stickers under President Touadéra are creating social tensions in a fragile economic context leading up to the elections
Asia Qatar Abdullah Al-Zaraa, winner of 2025 Doha Marathon, set a national record in Berlin; with a time of 2 hours, 30 minutes, 34 seconds he will qualify for famed marathons in Chicago, Tokyo, Boston, London and New York
Europe Estonia 2026 immigration quota for temporary residence in Estonia, set at 1.292 foreigners, was less than 2/3 filled as of September 1, interior ministry figures show; past quota was filled up in the first few weeks of the year, now still 489 spaces are open
Asia North Korea Six North Korean and Burmese targets have been sanctioned for facilitating arms trafficking; the US move is seeking to cut off a key network that generates revenue for Pyongyang and has enabled the Myanmar military’s lethal air strikes on civilians
America Paraguay Indigenous groups and sugarcane farmers blocked roads across Paraguay to demand land rights, an end to forced evictions, and the completion of key infrastructure projects like a cane milling plant in Guairá
America Panama The Panama Canal will launch its NetZero Slot initiative next week to reward Panama ships using low-carbon fuels and energy-efficient technologies, supporting global decarbonization efforts and aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050
Asia Brunei Long queues formed outside the BIBD Kiulap Branch following the launch of the iPhone 17 Mobi Bundle by DST
Asia Yemen Hundreds of thousands of Yemenis took to the streets to express their support for the people of Gaza and the Palestinian resistance, according to local media. The march is a message to the international community about the urgent need to end oppression
Asia Indonesia Free meals program is under more pressure: after several mass food poisoning incidents affecting over 1.000 students, NGOs and officials are calling for its suspension, citing poor oversight, unsafe kitchens, and rushed expansion
Europe San Marino Students from all levels in San Marino will be able to take part in the course "Fake News. Talking About It at School to Recognize and Protect Yourself" to understand the anatomy of fake stories or doctored photos
Asia Iran The National Polo Team, ranked among the world’s top six, was barred from competing in the Polo World Cup finals in Virgina, USA after American authorities refused to issue visas
Europe France Former president Nicolas Sarkozy, 70, could be the first ex president to be jailed in France: found guilty of conspiracy for funding his 2007 campaign with money from the government of Muammar el-Qaddafi, court said no appeals could make him avoid prison
America Mexico Universal Assistance has launched the “Cheque de Bienestar IA” in Mexico, an AI-powered health scan tool that allows travelers to assess their well-being via smartphone before or during a trip, aiming to promote preventive care while traveling