Africa Burkina Faso In the Days of Patriotic Engagement, a day dedicated to local cuisine was organized at the Police Academy, responding to the call from the President Captain Traoré, to strengthen food sovereignty by promoting local dishes and beverages
Africa Algeria 4th edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair opened in Algiers with renewed commitment to economic integration; Selma Malika Haddadi, Vice-Chairperson of the AU Commission, urged to believe in "Made in Africa" and progress in building an integrated market
America Bolivia Indigenous groups in Bolivia have halted the government’s oil palm cultivation project in the Amazon, citing lack of prior consultation and threats to their lands, stalling a biodiesel plan that has so far yielded only 100 of the 60.000 planned hectares
Europe Liechtenstein Tobacco ban for minors is likely to be a closer reality as the state parliament unanimously approved the proposal; prevention and cessation programs, as well as effective controls, are necessary to put the ban into practice
Europe Kosovo Constitutional Court banned MPs from forming a government until 30/9 after Belgrade-backed Srpska Lista filed a complaint; CC is reviewing the legality of two parliament’s sessions as didn't elect a speaker for the Serb community, a constitutional right
Africa Tunisia Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania was awarded the Grand Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival for her film The Voice of Hind Rajab; she dedicated the award "to the Palestinian Red Crescent and to all those who are trying to save lives in Gaza"
Africa Namibia Music industry is mourning the loss of veteran reggae artist Ras Sheehama, a pioneer whose work shaped Namibia’s sound and inspired generations; known for his lyrics and style, he rose to success in the 1990s one of the country’s most recognisable voices
Europe Vatican City Blessed Carlo Acutis (1991–2006) will be immortalized in special stamps issued on his canonization day by the Postal and Philatelic Service of Vatican City State; he is the first 'influencer Saint' and Pope Leo XIV will presided over today's ceremony
America Chile By joining the global Snapshot platform, Chile has expanded its wildlife monitoring efforts through standardized camera trap methods, aiming to boost biodiversity conservation with interinstitutional collaboration and public participation
Asia Turkmenistan In his working visit to the People's Republic of China, President Berdimuhamedow confirmed Turkmen-Chinese strategic partnership as a continuation of the centuries-old mutual understanding and trust between that today extends to all areas of cooperation
America Argentina Argentina has experienced a sharp political crisis as President Milei has been hit by corruption allegations involving his sister, a drop of 13,6% in public trust, and a violent protest that forced his emergency evacuation during a campaign event
Europe Andorra With the start of the school year, public transport will be reinforced for students in secondary education, Baccalaureate, Vocational Training and universities; the service, known as Bus Lliure, will change its name and become Bus Estudiant
America Belize Cabinet has discussed cannabis legalization but chosen not to take a position, leaving the decision to residents through an upcoming local referendum
Asia Bahrain Muhammad Sadiq Salman, a Bahraini screenwriter, has been awarded the David Wollen Angel for Comedy for his film script Bobby Chicago