Europe Vatican City “Within Your Gates: The Forum for the Universal Vocation of Jerusalem” is born: the interdisciplinary forum is promoted by Cardinal Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, and developed in collaboration with the University of Notre Dame
America Haiti Gang violence, increased after the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in July 2021, is out of control; according to the UN between 8 and 12 July it killed or injured 234 people
America Saint Lucia At recent sod-laying ceremony for the construction of hospitality and catering block of Centre for Adolescent Renewal and Education, Minister for Equity, Social Justice and Empowerment outlined many strategic interventions to support the underprivileged
America Mexico To mend border tensions with the US, President Obrador has held a meeting with US President Biden to establish new mechanisms to build a ‘high-tech’ border to reduce illicit trafficking
America Saint Kitts and Nevis Taiwan's Ambassador to St. Kitts and Nevis said the new Panther, donated for air rescue and firefighting, represents the strong and continuing friendship between the two peoples
America Brazil The country’s corn exports - on top of those of wheat - have increased by 221% during these past few months driven by Ukraine’s current lack of corn production
Asia Indonesia The country, which has about 115 million motorbikes on its roads, has an ambitious plan to convert them to electric, as rising energy prices could push motorists to switch to electric vehicles
Asia China In his first visit to Xinjiang in 8 years, President Xi Jinping has reiterated that the principle Islam in China must be Chinese in orientation and every religion in the country should adapt to the socialist society pursued by the ruling party
Africa South Africa The unemployment rate in South Africa is reaching alarming levels and now ranks among the highest in the world, with many young people looking to rely on the new opportunities of digital jobs
America Panama Indigenous people have joined the ongoing protests in the country to demand the protection of their territories, as illegal deforestation, pollution, and lack of property rights are making locals forcefully have to leave their communities
Europe Albania With the Free Iran World Summit taking place this weekend near Durres, a massive cyber-attack synchronized from outside Albania and a potential threat alert issued by the US embassy have upset the country
Europe Ireland Refugees from twenty European countries considered 'safe' will need a visa to enter Ireland, suspending for one year the validity of the visa waiver agreement for refugees
Africa Cameroon For the first time, the Cameroonian Defence Minister acknowledged serious rights violations by the military against civilians in the fight against the Anglophone rebels and ordered an end to these violations
Africa Zambia UN has warned that plans by the Zimbabwean and Zambian governments to develop a golf course, lodges and a hydroelectric dam near Victoria Falls will put the popular tourist destination at risk of losing its World Heritage status