Miss World Spotlight: Joheirry Mola Dominguez was crowned Miss World 2026 in Nha Trang, bringing the Dominican Republic its second title since 1982, with Spain’s Elisabeth Reynés first runner-up and Malaysia’s Taanusiya Chetty second runner-up. National Unity & Faith: President Luis Abinader led a National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving at the National Palace, calling the event to turn into service, solidarity, and action across denominations. Tourism & Industry Link: Asonahores and AIRD signed an agreement to connect Dominican manufacturers with hotel and tourism supply chains, including sustainability and circular-economy pilots. Agriculture Financing: Banreservas, FAO, and the Agriculture Ministry launched a RD$1.18 billion financing mechanism to modernize farming through mechanization, water management, climate adaptation, and productivity gains. Border & Migration Focus: Foreign Minister Víctor “Ito” Bisonó met Haiti’s Raina Forbin in Dajabón to set a bilateral agenda on border governance, migration management, trade, and security cooperation. Rare Earths Diplomacy: The Dominican Republic and the EU signed a joint declaration to study rare earth elements, gallium, and scandium in Pedernales, aiming for sustainability and better decision-making. Disaster Preparedness: The government scheduled a nationwide earthquake evacuation simulation for Tuesday, Sept. 8, with public institutions participating and private sector encouraged to join. Infrastructure Scrutiny: A new report raises red flags over financing and procurement for Phase I of the Santo Domingo Monorail, questioning whether funds were properly authorized and disbursed. Sports Surprise: In FIBA World Cup 2027 Americas Qualifiers Window 4, the Dominican Republic beat Brazil 94-90, while Brazil went winless in the window for the first time since 2022.