Asia Tajikistan An amnesty law signed by President Rahmon to celebrate 35 years of independence will cover 18.038 convicted people, with full release for 11.305 people, reduced terms for 6.733; of 507 women, 248 will be released, of 134 minors, 99 will be freed
Oceania Australia A four-year, $2,2 billion agreement for the repair and maintenance of Australia's Collins-class submarine fleet has been signed by the federal government
Asia Iran The Iranian authorities have ruled that several public offices and private activities will remain closed on Sunday due to a heat wave in the country; the maximum temperature has reached 45 °C in 10 provinces
Africa Egypt The country announced a 15% increase in the price of petrol, part of a package of reforms required by the International Monetary Fund to proceed with a $5 billion loan to the government
Asia Myanmar The fourth meeting of national security chiefs of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for multi-sectoral technical and economic cooperation on security in the Bay of Bengal region has been hosted in Nay Pyi Taw
America Cuba The 7th International Congress on Integrative Management of Ulcers and Complex Wounds, scheduled from 1 to 5 September, with experts and world leaders from more than 20 countries in attendance, will be hosted in Varadero
Asia Brunei Citizens are called to help replenish the stocks of national blood banks, for which several blood donation campaigns have been organised by the Ministry of Health
Africa Botswana The country has suspended discussions on a passport-free travel agreement with Zimbabwe, despite positive talks last year
Africa Niger Russia's diplomatic missions in Mali and Niger have issued terrorist threat warnings, officially and categorically advising Russian citizens against travelling to these African countries for security reasons
Europe Kosovo As Pristina is helding another Sunny Hill festival, Dukagjin Lipa, father of world star Dua Lipa and founder of the event, says he wants to help turn Kosovo into a major cultural attraction
Africa Namibia Changes to visa requirements for entering Namibia have been announced and will apply as of 1 April 2025; new rules are expected to streamline the entry process and improve security measures for international visitors
Africa Algeria The country strongly condemned the French government for its decision to recognise plans for autonomy in Western Sahara under Moroccan sovereignty
Africa Benin Rwandan envoy Rosemary Mbabazi presented her letters of credence to Benin President Patrice Talon at a ceremony in the capital Cotonou
America Chile New regulations have been introduced requiring that any beverage with alcohol above 0,5% in Chile must feature warnings about the dangers of alcohol consumption, as well as clearly display the calorie content on the label