Asia Bahrain 394.000 visitors have been registered in state-run heritage sites in January-August 2026, with the Bahrain Fort accounting for 246.409, nearly two thirds of the total, and foreign visitors prevailed with the presence of 187.567 people
Asia North Korea The country has reorganised its agriculture ministry into a new agricultural commission after leader Kim Jong Un promised to tackle food shortages by prioritising food policies
Asia Bangladesh Friendship Hospital in Satkhira, a cyclone-prone district at risk from sea-level rise, won the prestigious RIBA International Prize 2021 for its integration with the surrounding countryside and provision of an uplifting and inviting experience
Africa eSwatini Students gathered at the Luyengo campus of the University of Eswatini burnt the portrait of King Mswati III, amid pro-democracy demonstrations showing no sign of letting up
America Grenada Chief Medical Officer Shawn Charles has assured that "schools are a safe environment for students", even amid reports of Covid-19 cases among teachers and students after the resumption in attendance last week
Asia Malaysia The country ranks first in emerging Southeast Asia for foreign investment according to Milken Institute Global Opportunity Index
Europe Ireland The country has the 17th highest fuel prices in the world: over the past year, fuel prices have risen by a third and are close to the highest levels ever recorded
Europe Czech Republic Half of Czechs have financial reserves for around three months, according to a survey conducted by Ipsos Mori and commissioned for Provident Financial
Asia Kazakhstan The country has resumed air travel with 25 countries at a rate of 257 flights per week, almost reaching pre-pandemic numbers, reports the Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development
Africa Liberia The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia has reported that the country remains an underperformer in the global fight against corruption and one registering decline since 2012
Europe Poland The Warsaw Stock Exchange has announced that it has become an affiliate member of the World Federation of Exchanges, a global industry association representing more than 250 financial exchanges and clearing houses around the world
Asia Myanmar The US government has warned companies to be extremely cautious about doing business in the country, citing the risks of being linked to a military government involved in lawlessness and human rights abuses
Europe Latvia The Riga Municipal Council has approved the municipal budget for this year with three priority directions outlined: social welfare, salaries and infrastructure; revenues are planned at €996 million, €11 million more than in 2021
America Panama Panama and the EU launched a climate change plan of action and adaptation called EUROCLIMA+, which consists of reducing carbon emissions, using greener technologies, and increasing international climate transparency