Africa Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa signed into law constitutional changes that extend his time in office to 2030; new legislation, approved by Parliament last month, also introduces a provision allowing presidents to be elected by lawmakers instead of direct public vote
Asia Philippines More than 200.000 domestic workers in Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon) will benefit from the wage increase recently approved by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board
Africa Namibia Namibian President Hage Geingob died on Sunday at the age of 82 while receiving medical treatment at Lady Pohamba Hospital
America Chile Wildfires left at least 60 dead in the Valparaíso area, where over 1.100 homes were damaged; 1.400 firefighters have been deployed, supported by thousands of volunteers, and a state of emergency due to wildfires has been confirmed
America Argentina Congress has approved “omnibus” reform bill; the divisive package aims at transforming state and economy; critics fear it leads to more exploitation of natural resources, more benefits for the private sector, and less resources for environment and culture
America Saint Kitts and Nevis Land-based aquaculture will be expanded in 2024, as part of the St. Kitts Department of Marine Resources' strategy to reduce the Federation's food imports by 25% by 2025
Europe Luxembourg Luxembourg's long-awaited return to the Eurovision Song Contest after three decades, with the participation of Tali Golergant, has cost the country's taxpayers over €1 million, government said
Asia Kyrgyzstan The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan entered the foreign exchange market for the first time since October 2023 and conducted its first intervention this year
America United States Meta reported profits more than tripled, issuing its first dividend; the company’s quarterly revenue rose 25% as its costs fell after layoffs last year
America Costa Rica Biologists have discovered 4 new octopus species near Costa Rica’s El Dorado Hill, including the “Dorado” octopus, which laid eggs near low-temperature hydrothermal vents, revealing a previously unknown hydrothermal ecosystem
Europe Italy The World Meteorological Organisation confirmed the recording of 48,8 degrees in the Sicilian city of Syracuse on 11 August 2021: it is the highest temperature ever registered in continental Europe
Europe Moldova The pro-Russian Moldovan separatist region of Transdniester has declared that it needs more Russian natural gas to run its industry; last year, the country had met its gas needs from European markets, leaving Russian gas for the separatist region
Oceania Marshall Islands The general manager of the water company stated that back-up generators will soon be installed to supply fresh and salt water service in Majuro, so that the service can continue despite frequent power outages
Europe Monaco The helmet worn by Thierry Neuville during his second Rallye Monte-Carlo success has been auctioned by Bonhams Automobilia and the proceedings will be donated to the Antoine Alléno Association