Asia India Young-led ‘cockroach' movement, whose protests are challenging Modi’s government on accountability and educational reforms, is attracting professionals, families and public support after police used tear gar and beatings to disperse march on parliament
Africa Algeria The country is facing a major challenge regarding the supply of drinking water and is introducing innovative solutions to ensure access to drinking water for the population, including a mega seawater desalination plant in Cap Blanc
Asia Indonesia Amnesty has been granted to 176.984 people, between prisoners and children in conflict with the law, on the occasion of the commemoration of the 79th anniversary of Indonesia's Independence Day
America Panama 2.000 farmers will be displaced to create a water reservoir critical for the Panama Canal's future, despite opposition from environmentalists; proponents argue the project is essential to combat the effects of a historic drought on the Canal
Asia Kuwait New regulations to improve the investment climate for foreign investors in Kuwait have been announced by the Kuwaiti Direct Investment Promotion Authority
Africa Liberia The government and partners have initiated district and county consultations to promote inclusive government, as inclusive decision-making is considered crucial for national development
Europe Liechtenstein The Liechtenstein Institute's 'Consensus' economic index shows a downward trend for the tenth consecutive quarter
Europe Ukraine Ukraine intends to create a 'buffer zone' in the occupied area, which would distance the front line and prevent close Russian attacks on Ukrainian soil
Asia Azerbaijan Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Baku for a two-day state visit to discuss the resolution of the conflict with Armenia among other themes
America Paraguay Aoybean exports of Paraguay rose by 48,6% to 6,37 million tons this past month, despite lower international prices affecting earnings; this is mainly due to Argentina becoming a top buyer, taking 79% of total exports
America Canada Smoke from wildfires across Western Canada continues to affect air quality in North America; in recent days, smoke has been transported across the North Atlantic to reach Europe, resulting in hazy skies and sunsets from 17 August
America Nicaragua The Punta Huete International Airport is undergoing reconstruction and modernization with a US$430 million in funding from China, aiming to transform it into a major logistics hub linked to strategic projects like a new water port and industrial zones
America Bahamas Eighty-three women entrepreneurs received grants through the Access Accelerator Small Business Development Centre Women Entrepreneurs Initiative