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
Asia Bhutan Innovative, multi-sectoral actions are urgently needed to adapt to and mitigate threats posed by climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution in Bhutan, which needs nearly half a billion dollars according to Nationally Determined Contribution report
Africa Mali The junta in power in Mali invited citizens to celebrate the military's victory in Kidal, a rebel stronghold, by attending two World Cup qualifying matches, with tickets at reduced prices
Europe Finland The number of low-income people will increase by 68.000 in 2024 as a result of social security cuts and other savings measures planned by the government, according to estimates by the Finnish Federation for Social Affairs and Health
Africa Gambia The Gambian Peace Corps concluded a three-day youth convergence in an effort to contribute to the Gambia's youth employability and development initiative and the fight against irregular migration
Asia Georgia Among the main obstacles in the way of Georgia joining the EU, 27% of respondents named political instability, 17% the internal opposition, according to poll by the International Republican Institute
Europe Denmark No more fruity liquor for teenagers, an increase in the price of snuff, and flavoured tobacco will be made illegal are among the moves in the new Danish alcohol and nicotine prevention plan
Africa Mauritania The official government spokesman stated that his country has no intention of establishing diplomatic relations with Israel, emphasising that "it does not fit into our political references"
Europe Croatia Last year, Croatian winegrowers generated €120,7 million in total revenue, an increase of 55%, as reported by the Financial Agency; the sector employs 1.376 people for 275 producers
Asia East Timor A contract for the purchase of 4.000 tonnes of Cambodian rice was signed between Cambodian government delegate Chan Sok Ty and Anibal Carvalho Muniz, senior representative of the Timor-Leste Ministry of Economic Affairs
Africa Equatorial Guinea Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russian companies have a 'serious' interest in extracting mineral resources in Equatorial Guinea, after talks with Equatoguinean President Teodoro Obiang Nguema
Europe Monaco The country has started its efforts in advance of the European Week for Waste Reduction with a new programme offering old or unwanted glasses to be collected in four special containers from 13 to 26 November
Africa Burkina Faso Burkina Faso is among the countries that will receive a free grain shipment from Russia, with a ship to the country that has already sailed
Asia Lebanon The country began its qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the shadow of war hanging over it and its opponent on the pitch, Palestine, in a match that ended 0-0