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
Africa Mali New measures have been announced to regulate wedding celebrations in the municipality of Bamako, with the introduction of rules to prevent wedding celebrations from hindering the freedom of movement and peace of mind of citizens
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
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 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
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
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 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 Jordan Jordanians will vote today to elect the 20th House of Representatives, the lower house of the Parliament, in Jordan's first elections held under party lists and with reserved seats for parties following Royal Committee to Modernise the Political System
America Uruguay The country will present new evidence to the International Criminal Court in support of a case against Venezuela for crimes against humanity, citing ongoing abuses like disappearances and torture following the contested July 2024 elections
Africa Guinea A mission of the Economic Community of West African States is scheduled to visit Conakry this September to take stock with the transitional authorities of the process of returning to constitutional order, which is being developed in ten key stages
Africa Tunisia A few weeks before the presidential elections, socio-economic indicators are improving: GDP is improving at 1%, according to the National Institute of Statistics, and the unemployment rate is dropping to 16%