Asia Armenia Armenian freight transporters are encountering serious difficulties following changes in Russia’s migration policies; many are banned from entering for periods ranging from 3 to 10 years for violating the 90-day stay policy
Asia Palestine Ten EU countries, including France, Belgium, Monaco, Luxembourg and Malta, announced recognition of a Palestinian state during summit at the UN General Assembly, joining Britain, Canada, Australia and Portugal; 157 member states now recognize Palestine
Asia Afghanistan 142 pneumonia deaths in a month have been reported by WHO, with over 68.000 new cases recorded across Afghanistan, alongside rising malaria, measles, and diarrheal cases; the agency also warned of worsening health threats nationwide
Europe Kosovo Enver Petrovci, one of Kosovo’s most renowned actors and directors, has died at 71; known for his roles at home and abroad, as well as for his contributions as an educator, Petrovci leaves behind an impressive legacy in the world of theatre and film
Africa South Sudan New taxes on building plan approvals, service fees, rental charges, signposts permits, slaughtering fees and other local revenues have been imposed in Juba County
Asia Bahrain The Russian Film Festival was held at Reel Cinemas Bahrain, Marassi Galleria, as part of the Russian Seasons, and in cooperation with the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities, the Russian Ministry of Culture and ROSKINO
America Honduras National Action Plan to eliminate communicable diseases in Honduras was officially validated; it targets HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria through a people-centered, multisectoral strategy supported by the Pan American Health Organization
Europe Poland Construction of the largest energy storage facility in Poland, one of the biggest of its kind in Europe, has begun; the site is a key part of the country’s transition towards greener forms of energy, storing surplus power produced by renewables
Asia Bangladesh Commenting Bangladesh Business Awards the editor and publisher of newspaper The Daily Star said the private sector is the backbone of Bangladesh's economic future, and the government must extend every possible support in policy, in finance, in recognition
Asia Lebanon With the Litani River drying and Lake Qaraoun at record lows, rainfall drastically diminished, aid groups warn the crisis could spiral into a nationwide emergency as Lebanon faces its worst drought in 65 years
Europe Czech Republic The Czech crown hit a near eight-year high against the US dollar and is at its strongest against the euro in over two years, with notable benefits for those earning a Czech salary and for Czechia-based travelers, challenging investors with foreign assets
Africa Seychelles Former Malawi Chief Justice Andrew Nyirenda officially launched the Southern African Development Community Electoral Observation Mission in Seychelles in view of the country’s presidential and national assembly elections scheduled for 25-27 September
Europe Sweden Up to 300 tons of wheat have leaked out in Åhus harbor after a grain silo burst, amid initial concern that someone might have been caught under the grain
Africa Tunisia Minister of Youth and Sports, Sadok Mourali, congratulated members of the Tunisian national athletics team for their honorable performance at the Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships; Olympic champion Mohamed Gammoudi took part in the ceremony