America Brazil 180,1 million tonnes of soybeans are expected to be harvested in the 2026/27 season, with exports forecast to reach a record 110 million tonnes; Domestic crushing is expected to rise to 63,5 million tonnes, also driven by stronger biodiesel demand
Asia Sri Lanka Sri Lanka's annual inflation rate soared to over 70% in August, with official data showing that food prices rose 84,6% from a year ago
Africa Benin Overlooking Cotonou, the 30-metre bronze statue of a historic warrior known as the Amazon of Dahomey was unveiled a few weeks ago, inspired by the women who protected the ancient Kingdom of Dahomey and fought against French colonial troops
Africa Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea joins the nations that have abolished the death penalty with the signed by President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, who came to power in a coup 43 years ago
Europe Slovakia The past two years have seen an increase in extremism cases and the police initiated 28% more prosecutions for extremism in 2020 than in the previous year, the Slovak Interior Ministry said in its annual report
America Haiti The Caribbean Community CARICOM said they are “gravely concerned” by the deterioration of social and security circumstances in Haiti, where the “persistently distressing situation” was described in the release as “untenable”
Europe Albania An FBI investigation indicates Iranian state cyber actors acquired initial access to the victim’s network approximately 14 months before launching the [July] destructive cyber attack, says the official report released yesterday
Europe Andorra This week the offices of Andorra Tourism and the Ministry of Tourism have moved into the ancient building of Radio Andorra, thourghly restored; €80.000 per year will be saved on rent only
Europe France The risk of energy cuts is "unlikely" in the colder months, according to French electricity and gas grid operators, who nevertheless call for further efforts to reduce demand and avert the risk of blackouts in extreme scenarios
America Bahamas The Small Business Development Centre is collaborating with the Ministry of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Affairs for a Sustainable Food Grant which will provide up to $50.000 to start-ups and businesses active in farming and fishing
Europe Latvia Latvia's first Digital Transformation Centre has opened in Ventspils; it will focus on digital education of adults to obtain professional skills to compete more successfully in the labour market
Europe Malta An average of two deaths by suicide per month over the last 11 years has been recorded by the Commissioner for the Rights of Persons with Mental Disorders; the predominant age group of suicide victims is between 40 and 50 years, with 83% men
Africa Botswana Cabinet formally approved the establishment of the Meat Industry Regulatory Authority, the main tool for the industry’s liberalisation, that will end Botswana Meet Commission monopoly
Africa Niger Heavy rains in Niger since June and the resulting severe flooding have left 159 people dead and over 225.000 injured; this makes this rainy season one of the deadliest in the history of the country used to dry climate