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
Europe Norway Avinor, the state-owned company in charge of managing Norway's airports, is facing higher costs for technological improvement projects that have caused it to go over budget; airport users and the state will fill the gap
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines A total of 1.333 farmers across Saint Vincent received essential agricultural supplies during distribution ceremonies from 12 to 20 August 2024, when the Government began the distribution phase in the World Bank-funded food insecurity project
Europe Vatican City As ship Mare Jonio began a migrant search and rescue mission in the Mediterranean, Pope Francis expressed his support for the first mission jointly organised by the Italian Bishops’ Conference and Italian civil society platform Mediterranea Saving Humans
Asia Bahrain Five Bahraini fishing boats suffered an armed robbery within Bahrain's territorial waters around 33 nm from Diyar Al Muharraq; perpetrators stole daily catch, instruments and personal belongings threatening violence
Oceania Samoa The ‘Tour of Samoa’ cycling race successfully concluded among Samoan cyclists who shared their enthusiasm for the initiative
Europe Russia Shiveluch volcano in Kamchatka erupted after powerful 7,0 magnitude earthquake struck the area, triggering a ‘code red’ warning for aircrafts; Russian Academy of Sciences says that another, even more potent earthquake, could be on the way
Asia Philippines The government is confident that the country will finally obtain an 'A' rating under this administration due to the further improvement of the business environment
Africa Seychelles Seychelles Oral Health Services proudly celebrated the 50th anniversary of the dental therapy profession and the great contribution of dental therapists, recognising their dedication and long-standing service to the community
Africa Rwanda The country, the African Union Commission and the United Nations Refugee Agency signed the second addendum to the MoU of 10 September 2019 extending the Emergency Transit Mechanism from the State of Libya to the Republic of Rwanda
Europe Ireland Almost 30 beaches across Dublin, Mayo and Clare are currently subject to swimming restrictions due to risks of elevated bacteria levels following Storm Lilian; the measure is due to urban wastewater overflows, which pose a risk of polluting bathing water
Asia East Timor East Timor signed with the Philippines an agreement on visa-free travel for holders of diplomatic and official or service passports
Asia Saudi Arabia The National Centre for Land Cover Development and Combating Desertification will now hold a workshop with international experts on monitoring soil productivity dynamics and trends in soil organic carbon stocks in highly arid areas
Europe Serbia Serbian and Bosnian authorities are continuing to search for the missing after a boat carrying around 30 migrants capsized on the Drina River, causing at least 10 deaths, including a child