America Costa Rica Water access became a hot topic after Institute of Aqueducts and Sewers said tariffs haven't been updated since 2018, foreseeing an abrupt increase; meanwhile, villages close to the capital recur to buying bottles to avoid contaminated, unhealthy water
Africa Guinea At least 30 people have died as a landfill collapsed in Conakry; heavy rains overnight caused a large mound of rubbish to collapse at the Dar Es Salam landfill, burying nearby homes before dawn - the informal settlement had been highlighted as at risk
Africa Gabon A environment-friendly, natural solution based on the use of plants to create hedges to effectively protect crops from incursions of wild animals was presented at the Independence Trade Fair by Gabonese company Kwik Exotique
Asia Cyprus Hunters have been urged to exercise particular caution and strictly observe hunting regulations for the summer hunting season that opened yesterday; Federation said safety must be the “absolute priority” as increased risk of wildfires persists
Europe Czech Republic Several hundred people gathered outside the Russian Embassy in Prague to mark the anniversary of the 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia and to express support for Ukraine; The event was titled “Go Home, Ivan!” and organized by four NGOs
America Honduras Drought pushes livestock to the brink in Honduras' Dry Corridor, with farmers fighting for herds' survival, and leaves thousands residents with no access to water
Africa Cape Verde The increase in minibus fares on intercity routes on the island of Santiago has brought back a controversy involving transport companies, passengers and authorities and renewed an old question about who has the authority to regulate this prices
Asia Taiwan A dual-arm robot capable of handling up to 100 kg was presented Taipei International Industrial Automation Exhibition emphasizing its use in heavy server assembly, AI manufacturing, semiconductor handling, electronics inspection, intrafactory logistics
Africa South Sudan The disputed Abyei region has been included as one of the electoral constituencies in South Sudan's general election on 22 December; rejecting Sudan’s objections, the country said the move is consistent with existing legal and constitutional frameworks
Africa Liberia Up to 1.200 foreigners deported from the US will be accepted "as guests" in Liberia over the next year in one of the biggest deals agreed so far by Washington
America Suriname Gold miners at Bergie 21 near Moeroe Creek in the Para District have started operations after the government and Zijin had reached an agreement; MP calls for police and army units to be stationed due to lack of structural security in the area
Africa Tanzania A comprehensive voluntary repatriation program has been finalized to bring back Tanzanian citizens living in South Africa, following growing impatience towards African immigrants; in co-operation with local authorities, returnees will undergo verification
Asia Vietnam A nationwide online competition on the Constitution was launched through a dedicated digital platform, allowing citizens to test their knowledge online; the initiative is part of a broader government campaign to improve citizenship awareness
Europe Portugal Iconic Nazaré beach has been temporarily closed to swimmers after water quality tests detected unusually high levels of microbiological contamination; overall values indicate low levels of faecal contamination in water and on beaches across all Portugal