Asia Palestine Painter and sculptor Sliman Mansour, one of the most prominent names in Palestinian art, has died at the age of 79 at his home in the Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem; his work depicted Palestinian traditions and people's struggles under Israeli occupation
America Chile The government announced a US$1.2 billion economic aid plan that includes bonuses and labor subsidies for over 19 million inhabitants to boost formal employment
Africa Uganda The country is hosting the 2022 Africa Zone IV Golf Championship at the Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa, with title holders Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia, Rwanda and Burundi participating
America Brazil The Spix macaw, a bird that was believed to be extinct 20 years ago, has made a historic comeback thanks to a national rescue project that successfully bred the parrots
Oceania Tonga Ten Tongan students completed their studies at different Chinese universities in the past academic year
Europe Liechtenstein Gutenberg Castle in Balzers, one of the five castles of the principality - survived intact until the present day and not used by members of the House of Liechtenstein, will be managed by a private organization
Asia Vietnam A plan to teach history as a compulsory subject in the general education curriculum, with 52 lessons each year in high school, has been issued by the Ministry of Education and Training
Asia Oman Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources launched a survey of lanternfish stocks in the Sea of Oman to explore the commercial potential of this important marine resource as an effort to develop the country's fishing sector
Africa Benin "The Woman King", Hollywood-produced film telling the story of the Agojie, will be released in cinemas on 14 September, but some criticise the fact that no Beninese actors are in the cast and that there are no scenes shot in the country
Africa Guinea-Bissau The Guinea-Bissau Football Coaches' Association has announced the start of a nationwide census campaign of its members
Asia Bhutan Tashi Choden will not only be the first contestant to represent Bhutan at the Miss Universe pageant, she is also the only openly gay public figure in the Himalayan country
Asia Iran On 11/07, filmmaker Panahi, winner of the Golden Lion in Venice, was arrested in Tehran; Panahi had signed a statement calling for the release of recently arrested colleagues Mohammad Rasoulof and Mostafa Aleahmad
Africa eSwatini Bon Hotels, South African, has taken over the management of the Mountain View International Hotel
Asia East Timor The interfaith organisation for religious tourism in East Timor has urged the government to draw up special rules to preserve sacred sites that will become religious tourism