Europe Albania Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj will run the capital from jail until the next elections in 2027, creating an unprecedented situation in local politics, PM Edi Rama apparently confirmed; Veliaj denies charges of corruption, money laundering and concealing wealth
Asia Iraq Renting a farm just outside Baghdad has become one of the city’s most popular leisure options; 'going to the farm' has replaced visiting malls or restaurants and even traveling for short holidays
Asia Bhutan National Seed Centre signed a five-year partnership with India’s BVFCL to boost agriculture, securing fertilizers like urea and potash; The agreement aims to improve food security and deepen economic ties with India
America Cuba A job offer for Cubans living in Grenada has been announced by the embassy in Havana, which posted on its social media the start of the hiring process; as of 16 September the post recorded more than 2.800 likes on Instagram and over 2.500 comments
Europe Andorra The organ of the Cathedral of Santa Maria d’Urgell played again after two years of restoration; one of the few Romanesque instruments preserved in Catalonia, was blessed by the Co-Prince of Andorra and Bishop of Urgell, Josep-Lluís Serrano
Europe Monaco The Monaco Card Show, presented by auction platform Voggt, was held at the Grimaldi Forum, bringing the fast-growing world of trading cards, pop culture collectibles and sports memorabilia for the first time in Monaco
America Dominican Republic Seven Dominican state institutions conducted a targeted operation along the Sosúa Beach coastline to enhance environmental surveillance, prevent illegal occupations, and ensure compliance with law on the Environment and Natural Resources
America Barbados Barbados is poised to become home to the largest and most technologically advanced renewable energy power plant in the English-speaking Caribbean, with construction of a $350 million hybrid facility expected to begin by March next year
Europe Hungary The Mária Valéria Bridge, connecting Štúrovo in Slovakia and Prímás Island in Esztergom, will be illuminated to celebrate the 130th anniversary of this historic Danube crossing with a three-day festival, featuring a variety of special events for visitors
America Jamaica Junior ministers have been named to serve alongside cabinet: 14 were sworn in with a ceremony at King’s House in St Andrew; PM asked them to bring energy, fresh ideas, grasp of new technologies, and connection to the aspiration of the younger generation
Africa Nigeria The ancient city of Ile-Ife witnessed a historic moment as the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, conferred royal titles on 20 newly appointed traditional rulers in a colourful ceremony at the Palace of Oodua
Asia Pakistan National Database and Registration Authority NADRA will open three new “mega centres” in Karachi, in Gulshan-i-Iqbal, Gulberg, and in Surjani Town, by March 2026 to improve public access to services and expand mobile app Pak ID usage
Africa Guinea A new constitution will be voted on today by 6,7 million citizens in Guinea-Conakry; the new document would lead to the first legislative and presidential elections after the 2021 golpe
Africa Algeria Addressing the Council after the vote, Algerian permanent representative to the UN started with an apology: “We Algerians, we hear you. Palestinian sisters, Palestinian brothers, forgive us” he said as he condemned US veto to resolution for Gaza ceasefire