Oceania Tonga Heavy machinery, marine equipment and construction crews have started work at Fangaʻuta Lagoon site for Tonga’s long‑awaited US$97 million bridge; The 720‑metre infrastructure will strengthen the key transport link between Nukuʻalofa and Eastern Tongatapu
Africa Kenya The Kenyan Revenue Authority will not require salaried workers to file annual tax returns manually; thank to the integration of its internal systems, salaried workers will just be required to key their national ID number into the taxman's system
Africa Sao Tome and Principe Moratorium on the use of plastic bags has ended: a public awareness campaign announced that starting in September the use of plastic bags will be officially banned in São Tomé and Príncipe; inspections and sanctions will begin in the last quarter of 2025
Asia Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Air Force has warned the public regarding the potential dangers of flying kites near airport premises; kite flying, a popular activity in the country, in the vicinity of runways can be cited as one of the main causes of accidents in the world
Europe Ukraine Kyiv was attacked yesterday with missiles and drones that killed at least 18 people, including children; the largest since the Alaska meeting, it also targeted British offices in the capital and showed that peace talks haven't brought peace any closer
Africa Malawi Thin plastics have been addressed in Kasungu, with the Malawi Environmental Protection Authority warning residents and traders to abandon outlawed products or face legal action, supporting alternatives as paper or cloth bags and biodegradable packaging
Africa Libya The UN Special Representative to Libya Hanna Tetteh presented to the Security Council a new roadmap aimed at resuming the political process and holding general elections, emphasizing the urgency to end transitional phase and unify the divided institutions
Oceania Marshall Islands Nitijela, the parliament building, was burnt down by an overnight fire this week: chamber, library and archives have been destroyed but full impact will be known in a few days; President Heine said Cabinet endorsed fast-tracking building of new complex
Africa Burundi Qatar's Al Mansour Holding, spanning infrastructure, mining, banking, tourism, agriculture, cybersecurity, reaffirmed its commitment to invest in Burundi during an official meeting in Bujumbura with President Ndayishimiye
Asia Taiwan A new employment support program targeting age 15-29 entering the job market for the first time will begin on 1 September, raising monthly allowances to NT$6,000 (US$196) and offering additional incentives for those getting stable employment
America Uruguay A civic-military parade and official ceremony led by President Yamandú Orsi have marked Uruguay's 200th anniversary of its Declaration of Independence, emphasizing historical reflection, national unity, and future social and economic challenges
Europe Spain Tomatina was celebrated in Buñol: a traditional event where people battle with over-ripe tomatoes on the last Wednesday of August; 20.000 registered participants have thrown at each other over 100 metric tons of tomatoes
America Nicaragua A law has been approved in Nicaragua that declares all territory within 15 km of its borders as state property, citing sovereignty and security, while critics have warned of threats to private land rights and local livelihoods
Oceania Micronesia The East Micronesia Cable successfully landed in Kosrae State: the achievement is a historic milestone in FSM digital development, as all four states are now reached by submarine fiber optic cable