Africa Ethiopia Drivers in Ethiopia face a fuel crisis due to disruptions from the Iran war driving a booming black market; Diesel prices reach 300–500 birr (5-9 $) per liter with illegal resale networks and long queues straining transport and businesses
Asia Syria The Committee to Protect Journalists and Reporters Without Borders called for the immediate release of Syrian journalist Bakr al-Kassem, detained by pro-Turkish factions
Asia Mongolia Some 527.000 foreign tourists visited Mongolia from January to August 2024, generating revenues reaching USD 1 billion, according to the Ministry of Roads and Transport
Europe Slovakia In the next 15 to 20 years, according to experts, the country will need 15 to 30 TWh more electricity per year than it produces today, due to the decarbonisation of industry, heating and transport making nuclear power necessary for its future energy needs
Africa Mauritius A workshop focused on defining national priorities for harmonisation with the Codex Alimentarius, or 'Food Code', was launched by the Minister of Agro-Food Industry and Food Safety
Asia Turkmenistan Voting for the most beautiful goal of the 20th round of the 2024 major championship has started on social networks, where fans will be able to choose the most beautiful goal from seven candidates, upon initiative of the Turkmenistan Football Federation
Europe Luxembourg A petition calling for more flexibility in the workplace for women with endometriosis collected 4.668 signatures, exceeding the 4.500 signatures it needed to be discussed in the Chamber of Deputies
Asia Laos The inauguration ceremony was held for the first meteorological tower in the village of Nathou, which will collect wind data crucial for evaluating wind farm projects in the region
America Jamaica 902 of the island's 1.009 schools will be ready for the start of the 2024/25 academic year on 2 September notwithstanding the impact of Hurricane Beryl, the Ministry of Education and Youth Affairs said
America Paraguay The Electoral Justice system has signed an agreement with Meta to combat electoral disinformation through platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, addressing concerns about fake news and AI misuse during elections
Africa Liberia In his first State of the Nation address, President Boakai pledged to train 10.000 young people in digital skills within his first six months in office; the initiative is now an evident success across the country, said Liberia Telecommunications Authority
Europe Netherlands Some solar panels from ECORAN GmbH can cause electric shocks when touched, alarmed the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority by publishing a warning from the manufacturer advising against touching the solar panels
Africa Morocco The country is emerging as a popular retirement destination, ranking 9th globally according to the Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies
Asia Israel High Court told Justice Minister Levin to quickly start process for appointing new court president and other two judges after justice minister was given enough time to seek ‘broad consensus’ on the appointment, but failed