Asia Iran The Straight of Hormuz will remain "completely open" for all commercial vessels as long as the ceasefire in the Middle East lasts, Foreign Minister Araghchi declared on X
Africa Senegal Media organisations staged a day-long blackout on Tuesday 13 August to protest a government crackdown that they say directly targets them and aims to restrict press freedom in the country
Europe Kosovo NATO-led peacekeepers in Kosovo issued a stern warning urging all parties to avoid unilateral actions that could escalate tensions amidst growing controversy over the reopening of the main bridge in the divided city of Mitrovica
Asia Lebanon The death toll of Israeli attacks on towns and villages in the south of Lebanon now stands at 550 people, while over 1.760 people have been injured and more than 100.000 are internally displaced, stated the Ministry of Health
Oceania Nauru Two stars of the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters, Will 'Bull' Bullard and Cherelle 'Torch' George, embark on a sports diplomacy tour through Nauru and Fiji
Europe Spain The municipality of Seville plans to cut off the running water supply to some 5000 flats in the city that are illegally rented out as tourist accommodation; residents and the opposition consider the plan insufficient in view of the huge influx of visitors
Africa Niger Local authorities will systematically repatriate all beggars to their villages of origin, a move decided by General Assoumane Abdou Harouna, according to whom this decision aims to eliminate begging, seen as a growing problem
Asia Kyrgyzstan The International Volunteer School of the Organisation of Turkic States countries is taking place from 12 to 16 August, with the aim of strengthening volunteering and its role in solving social, economic, environmental and other problems
Asia Turkey Istanbul emerged as the main destination and source of internal migration, with 412.707 arrivals and 581.330 departures in 2023; inter-provincial migration surged significantly last year according to the 'Internal Migration Statistics' report
Africa Mauritius 126 housing units are to be built by the National Housing Development Company Ltd in Wooton, Curepipe, to meet the population's need for housing, particularly for young people, the elderly, the needy
America Brazil A Voepass plane carrying 61 people crashed into a residential area in Sao Paulo, killing everyone on board, with no ground casualties reported; an investigation is underway, and President Lula has declared three days of national mourning
Africa Algeria French prosecutors opened an investigation into an online harassment complaint filed by Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif after a barrage of criticism and false claims about her sex during the Olympics
America Saint Kitts and Nevis The National Emergency Management Agency has urged all residents of St. Kitts and Nevis to remain vigilant as Tropical Storm Ernesto continues to approach the islands
Africa Tunisia The traditional demonstration on 13 August to celebrate Tunisia's National Women's Day turned into a show of anger and discontent at the ongoing violations of women's rights and restrictions on freedoms