America Cuba International investors can now build and fully own tourism facilities: to reverse the dramatic fall in tourism, authorities have eliminated the requirement for foreign groups to form a joint venture with the Cuban state to manage their tourism activities
Europe France In the north of the Hérault region, the courts have ordered the dismantling of a wind farm whose turbines were causing harm to birds and residents; the decision is the first in France, although the developer has appealed to the French Supreme Court
Asia Kuwait As a mark of respect for the passing of His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Touristic Enterprises Company Kuwait will keep its facilities, including Winter Wonderland and South Sabahiya Park, closed until further notice
Europe Netherlands About 1.360 refugees who have residence permits but cannot yet move into a permanent home will be accommodated in hotels to relieve the pressure on the Ter Apel reception centre
Asia Malaysia Tourists visiting Ipoh's Old Town will soon be able to collect stamps and win prizes, said Minister for Local Government Development, who will introduce a 'passport' to collect stamps to encourage tourists to visit the city
Asia Thailand Thai Airways International apologised for the incident in which a passenger was spilled hot coffee, causing severe burns and promised compensation; the airline's management is investigating the matter and will inform the injured passenger of the results
Asia Syria Students from the Syrian Scientific Olympiad and the National Centre for Excellence won two bronze and silver medals and a certificate of appreciation at the International Scientific Physics Olympiad at the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology
Africa Liberia The export of unprocessed natural rubber has been banned by new Executive Order signed by the President, which mentions that the rubber industry has been greatly affected by abuse, misuse and theft over time
Asia Vietnam Dinh Van Luong, director of the National Pulmonary Hospital and head of the Executive Council of the Vietnam Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Project, said the country is striving to eliminate tuberculosis by 2035
Asia Laos The country sees a worrying increase in child abandonment cases, with two incidents reported this month that have sparked public outrage
Asia Indonesia The government is endeavouring to organise a joint meeting with three regional governments, Aceh, North Sumatra and Riau, to discuss a shelter, but only temporary, for Rohingya refugees
Asia India PM Modi will inaugurate today the 'Surat Diamond Bourse', reportedly the largest corporate office centre in the world; it will serve 'as a hub for trade, innovation and collaboration further boosting economy and creating job opportunities' he said in July
Europe Luxembourg Amazon will not pay €250 million in taxes in Luxembourg after the European Court of Justice ruled that the tax ruling granted in its favour does not constitute illegal state aid, a major blow to the European Commission's efforts against tax evasion
Europe Vatican City The Vatican court has concluded the judicial proceedings that began in July 2021 on the sale of a property in London; with 10 defendants, 69 witnesses and millions of files and documents, it is the longest trial ever experienced by the Holy See