Europe Malta The heating debate on overtourism must not become an argument against tourists or the tourism industry, Prime Minister Abela warned, or the sector would risk "a mortal blow"
Asia Malaysia Twitter has released a special emoji for the celebration of the 64th Merdeka, the national holiday that falls today
Asia Thailand Survival bags have been donated on Thai Mother's Day to vulnerable people affected by Covid-19 in Klong Toey district by initiative of HSBC Thailand in collaboration with Food For Fighters and Miss Universe Thailand
Oceania Nauru Nutrition month ends today with a competition event demonstrating how food is served in homes
Africa Benin Agricultural actors/workers are called to double their efforts for the country to reach SDGs target 2 by 2030 "eliminating hunger, ensuring food security, improving nutrition and promoting sustainable agriculture", but no support is offered to them
Oceania Vanuatu A new climate resistant crop variety called "Vanuatu Golden Hybrid Yam" will be launched today by the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Africa Somalia A trade information portal has been created to facilitate cross-border trade and provide businesses with a transparent environment, a move to facilitate World Trade Organisation membership
Africa Equatorial Guinea The Minister of Hydrocarbons will share new perspectives on how the country has implemented its effective gas monetization plans at Angola Oil and Gas 2021, where has been confirmed as a speaker
America Canada Drought has shriveled wheat crop to its smallest in 14 years and canola harvest to a 9 year low, forcing millers and bakers to pay more for spring wheat and driving canola prices to record highs
America Costa Rica After celebrating the Afro-Costa Rican culture month with workshops, documentary streaming, talks and concerts, the state decreed August 31st as Día del Negro, or “Black People’s Day”, officially creating a new national holiday
Africa Mauritania FAO is implementing integrated actions against pest outbreaks in agricultural areas of the country and Senegal, with the support of Belgium
Asia India Yahoo has shut down its news websites in the country due to new foreign direct investment rules that restrict foreign ownership of media companies that operate and publish digital content
Africa Tunisia At least 50 officials, politicians and businessmen were prevented from travelling abroad since the president took over governing powers last month, as denounced by Amnesty International
Europe France France's first bookstore for the visually impaired Grands caractères in Paris, will launch its collection of books for 6-12 year olds