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 Afghanistan Two explosions outside the capital's airport left more than 90 people dead and over 160 injured; the self-proclaimed Islamic State of Khorasan Province (Isis-K) claimed the attack, while the Taliban denounced it
Asia Myanmar Fighting between the military and armed ethnic groups increased in August and is expected to intensify in the next days as the junta sends reinforcements to rebel-controlled territories in Kayah, Kayin and Kachin states
Asia Sri Lanka Sri Lankan shares closed at their highest level in nearly seven months, driven by strong gains in the financial sector
Africa Ivory Coast The first Ebola patient in the country in 25 years has recovered; however, the hunt for contacts continues to block possible transmission from the woman
Oceania Marshall Islands Two Oregon-based non-profit organizations - Oregon Living Islands and Micronesian Islander Community - are providing education-related donations to community members and schools on the outer islands
Asia Maldives Tourist arrivals exceeded 100.000 for the third month this year, an increase over last year when a total of 555.494 tourist arrivals were recorded for the entire year
Europe Moldova On the 30th anniversary of independence a military parade of the National Army will be held in Chisinau today
Europe Monaco The 2021 International Contemporary Art Fair starts today at the Chapiteau de l'Espace Fontvieille
Asia North Korea More than 300.000 bottles of rice beer were exported to China in July, according to the latest trade data, which contrasts with the DPRK leader Kim Jong Un declaration of a "food crisis" and the call for emergency food distribution
Africa Algeria Transport Minister Aissa Bekkai has emphasized the need to review the management of long-distance lines to reduce the high number of road accidents occurring
Asia United Arab Emirates The country invited everyone to write "Letters to the Future," describing their dreams and goals; letters will be posted on the "Year of 50" website and reminders will be sent years later
Asia Qatar 16 new private schools and daycares will provide over 8.800 seats in the upcoming academic year and offer extensive options for parents, including the British curriculum (9), American curriculum (2), Indian curriculum (3), and others
Africa Djibouti Djibouti Telecom has announced that it will upgrade its network doubling the speeds of its lines