Europe Vatican City The truth of facts as an essential element to “disarm words and disarm the world,” said Pope Leo XIV, so that storytelling and narrative may once again serve peace; this was the leitmotiv of World Meeting on Human Fraternity round table “G20 Information”
Europe Slovenia A 160 beds new medical centre for emergencies will be built in a new annexe at the Peter Držaj Hospital in Ljubljana by the Defence Ministry; the €87 million expansion will be serving army during emergencies as well as civilians
Oceania Solomon Islands Only Australian media were allowed to cover the press conference of Australia's PM Albanese speaking aside the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Honiara; Solomon journalists called on their association to take a stand on banning Pacific Media
Europe Netherlands About 2,4 million young people, nearly three-quarters of that age group, are members of a public library, the highest number ever, and more young adults have also become members according to KB, formerly known as the Royal Library
Asia Brunei Enforcement Officers of the Halal Food Control Division, Syariah Affairs Department, Ministry of Religious Affairs seized 39,8 kilogrammes of raw chicken wings from a house in Belait, believed to have been imported without a Halal Import Permit
Africa Namibia Communal farmers in northern Namibia are reporting an increase in stock theft, blaming police inaction and negligence as cases surge along the Angolan border; villagers say cattle is being herded into the neighbouring country, never to be seen again
Europe Greece US oil major Chevron has submitted a bid to explore for natural gas within deadline at 5 pm on 10 September; tender was launched earlier this year after Chevron and refiner HelleniQ Energy expressed interest in deep-sea blocks off Peloponnesus and Crete
Asia Saudi Arabia A catering challenge has been launched at Ministry of Hajj and Umrah headquarters in Makkah to enhance pilgrims' catering system and stimulate innovation in the services provided; the initiative fosters a creative and competitive environment
Oceania Vanuatu A call has been made to International Labour Organization to ensure fair pay, safe conditions, proper housing, medical support for Vanuatu and Pacific workers participating in the labour mobility schemes, one of the main drivers of migration in the region
America Dominica A £292 million new international airport is under construction and will open in 2027; it is expected to boost arrivals with flights from London - for the first time, direct - as well as Paris, New York, Miami and other Caribbean destinations
Oceania Australia 2000 extra flights for Melbourne will be available for football fans heading for the 2025 AFL preliminary finals; from Monday, return services will be sold from Adelaide, Brisbane or the Gold Coast, following the semi-final matches this weekend
America Mexico Tens of thousands have marched in Culiacán to demand peace and the resignation of Sinaloa’s governor, as cartel infighting between Los Chapitos and Los Mayos has led to over 1.800 deaths and 2.800 disappearances in the past year
Asia Bangladesh A new demonstration from garment-sector workers was staged today as protesters blocked the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway demanding wages for August and their night shift allowances to be paid, after factory management repeatedly assured them
Europe Switzerland The Prélaz district of Lausanne, where a teenager fleeing from the police on a stolen scooter died, experienced night of rioting.; as youth clashed with the police, seven people in two days were arrested