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 Laos Vientiane Agro-Forestry Development Consultant (AFDC) has extended a project in the Nongkhamsean wetland to protect biodiversity, support ecology and increase ecotourism
Europe Romania Romania's telecoms authority ANCOM has started the process of selling 5G spectrum and companies interested in obtaining 5G licences can announce their intention from Monday
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 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
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
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
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”
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
Africa Somalia The country will not accept demands for secession from the separatist region of Somaliland, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud reiterated, adding that he will protect the country's sovereignty as stipulated in the Somali Constitution
Europe Serbia There is no chance that Belgrade will accept Kosovo becoming part of the UN, President Aleksandar Vucic said yesterday
Europe United Kingdom Westminster Abbey tenor bell tolled once a minute for 96 minutes, representing the years of Queen Elizabeth’s life, at her perfect, formal yet emotional funeral, where the presence of representatives from a number of religions showed a changing Britain
Africa Mali At least 72 civilians have been killed by IEDs and 167 injured up to 31 August, said the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs; children are the most vulnerable to the threat due to lack of knowledge of these devices or curiosity
Europe Finland Hollywood actor Brad Pitt and Australian musician Nick Cave debuted as artists in an exhibition in Finland featuring sculptures and ceramics created by the film star and singer-songwriter