America Cuba International investors can now build and fully own tourism facilities: to reverse the dramatic fall in tourism, authorities have eliminated the requirement for foreign groups to form a joint venture with the Cuban state to manage their tourism activities
America Canada Royalmount, Montreal's new luxury shopping mall, officially opened its doors on 5 September; conceived as 'a place to meet, not just to shop', it has drawn criticism from local officials who warn it will make traffic worse in the already congested area
Africa Algeria The discipline of boxing is becoming increasingly popular, especially among young women, inspired by gold medallist Imane Khelif; cities are wallpapered with pictures of the boxer, shown as a national pride and example
Europe Albania 146,7 million Albanian lek ($1,6 million) will be distributed to residents hit by the natural disasters of 2016 and 2019, said the Minister of Defence, benefiting 1.039 residents in 17 municipalities, affected by earthquakes, floods, landslides and fires
Europe Switzerland Several kilos of explosives intended for “loosening blasting for the purpose of rock removal” were stolen from a Federal Railways construction site in canton Basel; the Attorney General of Switzerland has opened criminal proceedings
Africa Sudan The military government rejected the request for a UN fact-finding mission to send an international force to protect civilians from the civil war
Asia Georgia The Head of the Anti-Corruption Bureau called on international observer organisations, including the National Democratic Institute and the International Republican Institute, to disclose information on the grants they are awarding
Asia Cyprus Cyprus decided to ratify the International Labour Organisation’s convention on eliminating violence and harassment at work; the new framework provides for specific authorities and procedures for the state and employers, as well as penalties for offenders
Asia Mongolia The country celebrated the Day of Honour for the Victims of Political Repression for the 29th year, with the Prime Minister and other relevant figures paying their respects and laying wreaths at the Monument to the Political Repressed
Asia China A new indoor ski resort was opened in Shanghai, recognised by Guinness World Records as 'the largest in the world'; meanwhile, the hottest summer in 60 years was recorded outside
Europe Vatican City This Initiative "Capture Nature" is a new addition to the Vatican Museums' family-friendly activities aimed at learning to care for creation through play; the dedicated experience in the the Pope's Gardens offers an engaging tour with quizzes and games
Africa Togo The country officially joined the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank on the sidelines of the 9th China-Africa Economic Forum in China and is expected to have greater access to finance for large infrastructure projects in various sectors
Oceania Papua New Guinea The Church is leading fight against violence related to sorcery accusations and the visit of Pope Francis was the occasion for Caritas PNG to tell about the organization's field work, especially its stand against violence based on accusations of sorcery