America Canada Canada Strong Fund, the first ever national sovereign wealth fund will be launched with an initial endowment of $25-billion (€15,5 billion); PM says the investment will ensure all Canadians reap the rewards of government support for major new projects
Asia Iran Temporary marriage, a practice accepted by Shi'ite establishment as a way to prevent illicit relationships, is seeing a renewed debate as even devout families often disapprove, associating the practice with prostitution and social shame
Asia Jordan A draft law approving the executive agreement with Wadi Araba Minerals Company to evaluate, develop and exploit copper and other minerals in Abu Khashaba was endorsed by cabinet and is now referred to the Lower House
America Grenada The sod turning ceremony was held for the National Aquatic Centre at the National Stadium, where a 25-metre competition pool will be built, a dream coming to reality for swimmers in Grenada thanks to Ministry of Sports and Amateur Swimming Association
Africa Ivory Coast A new case study proves the effectiveness of a school canteen as a mean to contrast school dropping; in the village of Batéguédea 2 the installation of a modern canteen serving a balanced meal every day resulted in attendance significantly increased
America El Salvador On El Salvador’s Independence Day, protesters demanded the release of imprisoned human rights activists, accusing President Bukele of leading the country toward authoritarianism
Africa Malawi A Constituency Returning Officer attempted suicide after reportedly failing to deliver on his duties in overseeing the hotly contested 2025 Tripartite Elections; Police in Nathenje have confirmed that the incident occurred on 18 September
Oceania New Zealand ED doctors nationwide have sent an open letter to Health New Zealand calling for a set of solutions to be rolled out as soon as possible, saying the immense pressure is compromising both patient care and staff safety
Europe Montenegro Food and beverage imports are at their highest in 2025, while sales of domestic products are declining; farmers attribute this to the poor policy of the Ministry of Agriculture, demonstrated by the agricultural budget, one of the lowest in the region
Europe Liechtenstein Results and findings of a social experiment where students handed over their cell phones for seven days to the school will be presented this week in Vaduz
America Barbados Barbados is poised to become home to the largest and most technologically advanced renewable energy power plant in the English-speaking Caribbean, with construction of a $350 million hybrid facility expected to begin by March next year
Africa Nigeria The ancient city of Ile-Ife witnessed a historic moment as the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, conferred royal titles on 20 newly appointed traditional rulers in a colourful ceremony at the Palace of Oodua
America Jamaica Junior ministers have been named to serve alongside cabinet: 14 were sworn in with a ceremony at King’s House in St Andrew; PM asked them to bring energy, fresh ideas, grasp of new technologies, and connection to the aspiration of the younger generation
America Cuba A job offer for Cubans living in Grenada has been announced by the embassy in Havana, which posted on its social media the start of the hiring process; as of 16 September the post recorded more than 2.800 likes on Instagram and over 2.500 comments