Asia Myanmar Peace talks with several smaller ethnic armed organizations have been promoted by Myanmar’s military government as evidence of ongoing national reconciliation; Critics argue the discussions exclude many of the country’s most powerful resistance groups
Asia Qatar Qatar was re-elected to the Council of the International Maritime Organisation in Category C for the two-year period 2024-2025, confirming the country's position at the centre of the international maritime legislature
Asia Lebanon Villagers living off the land in southern Lebanon are rushing to sow their crops, trying to make up for lost time after weeks of hostilities with Israel forced them to miss the start of the planting season
Asia Myanmar The Myanmar Embassy to Japan announced that over 800 Myanmar workers will be recruited in Japan
America Saint Lucia From January 2023 to the end of September, 15 persons died of AIDS-related illnesses; Senior Medical Officer Dr. Gajadhar recalled that the country passed from having no drugs to having antiretroviral therapy available and free to the patient
Africa Zimbabwe The South African government has announced the extension of the Zimbabwean exemption permit until November 2025, providing relief to some 178.000 Zimbabweans currently residing in South Africa
Europe Vatican City In Pope Francis' address to delegates at the UN Climate Change Summit, world leaders were urged not to delay action any longer and develop consistent and cohesive responses for the well-being of our common home Earth and future generations
Africa Rwanda The Rwanda Mining Board has stated that the country is rich in mineral deposits and that their represents an investment opportunity, as the country only extracts 30-40% of the potential products and deposits
Africa Republic of the Congo Growth rate went from 1,7% in 2022 to 4% in 2023, according to President Denis Sassou N'Guesso's State of the Nation Address to Parliament
Africa Zambia Chipata Central Hospital is admitting an average of 28 mental health patients per month, with schizophrenia being the most common mental illness; Eastern Province Clinical Care Specialist Francis Mubanga recalled a general increase in mental health cases
Asia Philippines Approximately 3.000 to 5.000 inmates and persons deprived of their liberty are likely to be released this month due to the granting of good conduct allowance, stated the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology
Europe Germany A severe shortage of talent and skilled labour is threatening the success and continuity of vital industries in Germany, according to an annual report by the Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce
Oceania New Zealand St John's had no plan to deal with a terrorist attack, leaving the organisation unprepared to respond to the Christchurch mosque massacre that left 51 dead, according to an investigation
Asia Yemen The Yemeni armed forces have pledged to resume operations against targets deep inside the territories occupied by Israel in 1948, saying they will stop attacks as soon as Israeli aggression against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip comes to a 'complete halt'