Asia Brunei The Basic Haj and Umrah Course 1448H/2026M has began at selected mosques nationwide to equip prospective haj and umrah pilgrims with essential knowledge on the rites and provide physical, spiritual and mental guidance
America Chile Authorities are investigating alleged cyberattacks by Chinese hackers against Chilean telecommunications companies; at least three operators have reportedly suffered malicious activity through different, highly sophisticated techniques
Africa Morocco Morocco blocked hundreds of migrants heading to Ceuta, using tear gas to disperse the crowds, and attempted entries from Fnideq have been stopped; Efe reports that the situation is under control, with no injuries and only a few arrests
Europe Greece Greece’s Independent Power Transmission Operator submitted an investment request to authorities of Cyprus and Israel for the Great Sea Interconnector, an undersea power cable linking the three; French group Merriam acquired a 66% stake in the project
Africa Seychelles Parents whose autistic children didn't meet medical assessment criteria for support in November 2024 - June 2026 will now be eligible for assistance under the Children Neurodivergent Disorder Needs Scheme CNDNS, introduced by government in July 2026
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines An attorney is calling for an overhaul in how the legal system handles licensed firearm holders, claiming under current procedures they are treated as criminals and risk bias in judging only because they possess a firearm
Africa Rwanda 22 baby mountain gorillas born over the past 12 months will be named on 4 September during the 21st edition of the annual Kwita Izina gorilla-naming ceremony
America Saint Lucia After two farming symposiums in Dennery and Union, Castries, farmers and industry stakeholders said they were glad to learn about additional farming methods to deal with rising heat and other emerging issues
Asia Palestine As Qusra village is besieged by Israeli settlers, media report that Israeli activists are bringing food but police don't let them approach; the international community is following the developments, condemning settlers
Asia North Korea Experience gained by North Korean forces on the battlefields of the Russia-Ukraine war imposes changes in the security calculus on the Korean Peninsula, as NK troops have been exposed to the technology and tactics of modern warfare, UN Commander reveals
Asia Philippines Commuter Joshua Marquez developed a mobile app to monitor LRT and MRT train operations in real time, providing updates on train locations, delays and service conditions, aiming to help passengers navigate Manila’s crowded public transport system
America Belize Development of an Electronic Single Window for Trade has been launched, aiming to modernize trade administration by streamlining import and export procedures through a single digital platform
Europe Croatia A fire started in the hills around the Dalmatian seaside resort of Omis has been raging through the town destroying houses and cars and reportedly forcing around 2.000 to flee overnight; 14 people have been hospitalised, with ten in intensive care
Asia China Mathematicians Hong Wang and Yu Deng were awarded the 2026 Fields Medal, the world's most prestigiuos recognition granted every four years to scientists under 40; they are the 2nd and 3rd Chinese nationals to earn a Fields: Shing-Tung Yau won in 1982