Africa Uganda Uganda Airlines has placed the largest aircraft order in its history, committing to the purchase of ten Boeing jets to expand its international and intercontinental networks and position itself as a stronger player in regional and global aviation
Oceania Solomon Islands Only Australian media were allowed to cover the press conference of Australia's PM Albanese speaking aside the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Honiara; Solomon journalists called on their association to take a stand on banning Pacific Media
Asia Syria A grant to supply Syria with 1.650.000 barrels of crude oil has been provided though a MoU signed with the Saudi Fund for Development; the grant aims at enhancing the operations of Syrian refineries and achieving operational and financial sustainability
Europe Belarus Following Poland’s closure of all border checkpoints with Belarus, over 1.000 vehicles are waiting at the Belarusian border to enter Lithuania, the State Border Committee’s press service told media BelTA
America Nicaragua A total of 5.771 endangered paslama turtles have been released into the Pacific Ocean in Nicaragua as part of a national conservation campaign, aiming to protect this ecologically vital species amid threats from habitat loss and illegal egg trade
Europe Slovenia A 160 beds new medical centre for emergencies will be built in a new annexe at the Peter Držaj Hospital in Ljubljana by the Defence Ministry; the €87 million expansion will be serving army during emergencies as well as civilians
Europe Netherlands About 2,4 million young people, nearly three-quarters of that age group, are members of a public library, the highest number ever, and more young adults have also become members according to KB, formerly known as the Royal Library
Asia Kazakhstan In Shymkent, public toilets are attracting international attention for their creative use of technology and design: the facilities open with a QR code or facial recognition scan, are brightly colored, clean, fully accessible for people with disabilities
Oceania Australia 2000 extra flights for Melbourne will be available for football fans heading for the 2025 AFL preliminary finals; from Monday, return services will be sold from Adelaide, Brisbane or the Gold Coast, following the semi-final matches this weekend
Africa Namibia Communal farmers in northern Namibia are reporting an increase in stock theft, blaming police inaction and negligence as cases surge along the Angolan border; villagers say cattle is being herded into the neighbouring country, never to be seen again
Africa Senegal A mass distribution of school supplies for the 2025-2026 school year is ongoing, as part of Senegal's national program and commitment for inclusive and equitable education, optimal learning conditions for all students and teaching conditions for educators
Asia Brunei Enforcement Officers of the Halal Food Control Division, Syariah Affairs Department, Ministry of Religious Affairs seized 39,8 kilogrammes of raw chicken wings from a house in Belait, believed to have been imported without a Halal Import Permit
Europe Greece US oil major Chevron has submitted a bid to explore for natural gas within deadline at 5 pm on 10 September; tender was launched earlier this year after Chevron and refiner HelleniQ Energy expressed interest in deep-sea blocks off Peloponnesus and Crete
Oceania Vanuatu A call has been made to International Labour Organization to ensure fair pay, safe conditions, proper housing, medical support for Vanuatu and Pacific workers participating in the labour mobility schemes, one of the main drivers of migration in the region