Eswatini pro-democracy unrest becomes a regional matter
Eswatini has been experiencing pro-democracy protests for several weeks. A delegation of South African countries will try to restore calm.…
Argentina freezes prices of 1,432 mass consumption goods
Argentina will freeze prices of mass consumption products until early January 2022 in a fight against inflation. Food prices increased more than the overall inflation in the last few years.…
Mexico wants to tackle deceitful advertising of low-cost flight tickets
The consumer protection agency blames airlines for hiding costs with online ticket prices, deeming their communication illegal and misleading. It stressed that the COVID-19 pandemic should not be a reason.…
The IMF finally decides to maintain its president
The IMF president Kristalina Georgieva was suspected to have pressured her team when she worked at the World Bank so that China would get a favorable ranking in the 2018 Business Report.…
Peru gives 6 non-working days to boost tourism
The Peruvian government granted 6 days off to boost the domestic tourism economy as the country tries to recover from the struggles of the Covid-19 pandemic.…
Ethiopia expels 7 UN aid officials for “meddling in internal affairs”
Ethiopia decided to expel seven United Nations officials, including senior UN humanitarian officials. Few days earlier, the UN head chief aid asked the government to stop blocking trucks from delivering aid to the Tigray region.…
Ecuador declares another state of exception after deadly prison riots
The government of Ecuador decided to declare again the state of exception for the prison system after another riot in a prison detaining drug traffickers, killing at least 116 inmates. Drug gangs fight for the leadership of the cocaine market.…
Squid Game discloses a real phone number
A real phone number appeared on the Squid game, one of the most popular Netflix shows. It is owned by an individual who constantly receives phone calls. A peculiar South Korean politician proposes to buy it for $85,000.…
Malaysia and Sri Lanka pledge to become carbon neutral as early as 2050
With COP26 approaching, several countries like Malaysia and Sri Lanka dumped coal power plants this year to become carbon neutral.…
Switzerland refuses to increase tax on capital revenue
As Switzerland approved same-sex marriage, one of the last European countries to do so, the Swiss also largely rejected a vague draft bill to tax rich people.…
International Court of Justice hears Nicaragua and Colombia on maritime dispute
Nicaragua and Colombia have been arguing for more than 20 years about a small archipelago for maritime territory. The International Court of Justice hears the arguments.…
In the Netherlands, ethnicity can be a reason for an immigration control
On September 22, the Court of Justice of the Netherlands ruled that the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee may use ethnicity as an indicator in immigration control.…
Understanding the Australian submarine deal: What AUKUS means for each country
What AUKUS means for China, France, New Zealand, Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia…
Fake press release about Walmart gives short boost of Litecoin
A fake press release announced Walmart would accept Litecoin. The cryptocurrency's value jumped by 30% in 15 minutes before going back to normal. Another example of the volatility of digital wallets while Walmart’s stock value barely changed.…
The Russian minister of Rescue dies trying to rescue a man
The Russian Minister of Emergency situations died during an official visit as he tried to rescue a film director who slipped off a cliff and fell into water.…
Has a glass bottle caused an entire building to burn in Milan?
A Milanese building burst into flames on August 29 and recalled the tragedy in London in 2017. A week later, many questions remain and experts now study the possibility that a glass bottle may explain how the fire started.…
Is a cement crisis looming in Sweden for the end of the year?
A Swedish environmental court rejected a permit application to mine in Sweden’s largest cement plant. The industry predicts billions of losses and thousands jobs at risk.…
President of Egypt wants to increase the price of bread
President of Egypt wants to increase the price of subsidized bread. A sensitive topic as bread is a central piece of the Egyptian diet.…
The Philippines cancels U.S. military withdrawal
The Philippines finally decided to call back the abrogation of the Visiting Force Agreement with the United States. A withdrawal postponed three times and never acted.…
Egypt will use plastic banknotes by November 2021
Egypt will start releasing banknotes made of polymer in November. Plastic banknotes are considered more challenging to forge and have a longer lifespan.…
Nikola Tesla on Croatian euro coins? Serbia doesn’t like it
One of the figures to be minted on Croatia's euro coins will likely be Nikola Tesla. But Serbia claims his legacy.…
In Indonesia, a man travels with a veil and wife’s PCR test
According to CNN Indonesia, a man flew with his wife's PCR test, disguised with a veil. CHe got tested and was positive to Covid-19.…
Maps created to avoid riots and looting in South Africa
A week of violence in South Africa led to more than 100 deaths. In the meantime, two initiatives reference hazardous areas in interactive maps.…
In Czechia, Supreme Court rules for online retailers while shops are closed
In Czech Republic, the delivery of goods bought from online stores was banned when traditional shops had to remain closed during public holidays. But the Supreme Court ruled in favour of a major online retailer.…
South Korea restricts music in gyms to fight Covid-19
To fight a surge of Covid cases, South Korean authorities decided to ban some types of music in gyms.…
Large banks can resume with dividends
The large US and UK banks can resume distributing dividends. The European Central Bank will remove restrictions in September 2021.…
Monaco deploys a digital identity system
Since June 28, Monaco citizens and residents are able to have a digital identity. The Principality claims to be one of the most advanced countries. Yet, it provides services common to many countries so far.…
World Bank withdraws education report on the Philippines for now
The World Bank published a report that authorities considered to be insulting the Philippines. The World Bank momentarily withdrew it without refuting the conclusions.…
Israeli Citizenship law extension blocked for the first time in 13 years
The amendment of the Citizenship law that bans Palestinians who marry Israelis to obtain legal status was not extended for the first time in 13 years.…
High demand for Nestlé milk to fight COVID-19 in Indonesia
After videos spread the idea that Bear Brand, a milk produced by Nestlé, helps against COVID-19, the country has been running out of the product…
Ireland in U.S. watch list for human trafficking
Ireland, Belarus and Romania are the only European countries that don’t meet "minimum requirements" or don’t make "necessary efforts to" stop human trafficking.…
Violence hits Tunisian Parliament over Qatari fund
Two men hit a vocal female member of Parliament in Tunisia in the chamber as she opposed a partnership with the Qatar Investment Fund. The tensions reveal two completely opposed political views.…
Homicides in Colombia resume in 2021
The number of homicides in Colombia grew by 27% in the beginning of 2021, compared to 2020, when the population was under a lockdown. But the number still increased against 2019 and 2018.…
International tourism is back to the ’80s
The coronavirus pandemic could cause a loss of $4 trillion to the global economy for 2020 and 2021 because of struggles in international tourism. Losses are steeper than forecasted. Developing countries suffer the most.…
Nigeria says its gas reserves doubled by accident
The Minister of State for Petroleum, Timipre Sylva, said Nigeria accidently doubled its gas reserve. Yet, it was looking for oil.…
El Salvador offers $30 In Bitcoin with digital wallet Chivo
As El Salvador is the first country to make Bitcoin a legal currency, each Salvadoran will be able to download a digital wallet with $30 worth of Bitcoin on it.…
Argentina avoids default, for now
Argentina will pay $430 million of the $2.4 billion it owes to the Paris Club. The country avoids defaulting payment, for now.…
Sweden Prime Minister ousted by Parliament
The Swedish Prime Minister lost a no-confidence vote in the parliament, a first in the country's history. He will either resign or announce new elections.…
$1.5 billion to help Venezuelan refugees
The International community pledged to provide $1.5 billion USD for helping the 5.6 million Venezuelan refugees who fled the country since 2015. Venezuela calls it a "political propaganda operation".…
Hong Kong Police raids newspaper office, copies increase sixfold
The Hong Kong Police arrested five executives from the publication Apple Daily for a potential violation of the controversial national security law. The next day, the newspaper printed 500,000 copies, more than the usual 80,000 copies.…