Europe Vatican City The truth of facts as an essential element to “disarm words and disarm the world,” said Pope Leo XIV, so that storytelling and narrative may once again serve peace; this was the leitmotiv of World Meeting on Human Fraternity round table “G20 Information”
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
Oceania Papua New Guinea The Coffee Industry Corporation has budgeted K500.000 (€100.000) to revive the Wahgi Men Plantations in Banz, Jiwaka and a credit line of over K10 million, managed by National Development Bank, will provide accessible funds for small- or block-holders
Africa Republic of the Congo Norinco, China North Industries Corporation, and Nigerian SecPro Africa have been entrusted for the equipping of Congo's land armed forces and its Republican Guard
America Guyana Irfaan Ali has been confirmed for a second term as president of Guyana after his party won a majority in the elections, amid a backdrop of rapid economic growth fueled by oil and a shifting political landscape
Asia Saudi Arabia A catering challenge has been launched at Ministry of Hajj and Umrah headquarters in Makkah to enhance pilgrims' catering system and stimulate innovation in the services provided; the initiative fosters a creative and competitive environment
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
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 Bangladesh A new demonstration from garment-sector workers was staged today as protesters blocked the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway demanding wages for August and their night shift allowances to be paid, after factory management repeatedly assured them
America Dominica A £292 million new international airport is under construction and will open in 2027; it is expected to boost arrivals with flights from London - for the first time, direct - as well as Paris, New York, Miami and other Caribbean destinations
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
America Mexico Tens of thousands have marched in Culiacán to demand peace and the resignation of Sinaloa’s governor, as cartel infighting between Los Chapitos and Los Mayos has led to over 1.800 deaths and 2.800 disappearances in the past year
Europe Switzerland The Prélaz district of Lausanne, where a teenager fleeing from the police on a stolen scooter died, experienced night of rioting.; as youth clashed with the police, seven people in two days were arrested
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