America Canada Canada has become a significant player in the illegal wildlife trade according to an investigation by the Globe and Mail and the Pulitzer Center that give evidence of black-market activity propped up by vast wilderness, patrol blind spots, weak penalties
Oceania Tuvalu At recent request of Tuvalu's government to reduce the fruit fly problem on Niulakita island, Secretariat of the Pacific Community immediately started collaboration to implement an effective biosecurity strategy
America Trinidad and Tobago The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission has warned of planned power outages in parts of both islands due to scheduled maintenance work
Europe San Marino The San Marino delegation donated two works of art from local artists to the United Nations in Geneva, the sculpture "Nemini Teneri" by Veronica Casali, and the painting "La Fontana Magica" by Gisella Battistini
Africa Togo 1.300 experts and stakeholders from the microfinance sector are expected to participate in the sixth African Microfinance Week in Lomé from 16 to 20 October
Asia Myanmar Flooding caused by heavy monsoon rains in Myanmar's southern areas has displaced more than 14.000 people and disrupted traffic on railway lines connecting the country's major cities
Africa Tunisia The National Council of the Medical Association of Tunisia stressed its readiness to provide emergency medical assistance and send medical teams to Palestinian people in coordination with international organisations
America Jamaica Jamaica's ability to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change will be strengthened by a major collaboration with several international partners, as expressed at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the WB Group and the IMF
Europe Slovakia The Slovak Water Management Company will strengthen its financing with an additional €25 million
Africa Somalia Troops from the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia, together with a women's empowerment group, conducted sessions to educate school girls on menstrual health and hygiene
Oceania Australia Australia Post has opened a new $75 million state-of-the-art parcel sorting facility to meet the country's growing demand for e-commerce
Europe Croatia The 'It's Time for Your Time' project, designed by Croatian studio Tumpić/Prenc for the limited edition Teran Barrique wine from Franc Arman's vineyard, won a silver award at this year's edition of the prestigious Golden Drum competition
Europe Andorra The Andorra Shopping Festival expects over 620.000 visitors; 830.000€ have been allocated by Andorra Tourism for the conference to be held from 3 to 19 November
Oceania Vanuatu The largest infrastructure of the Vanuatu Mobile Force at Cook Barracks, with new dormitories, a new fire truck station and facilities for training, cooking and catering, is expected to open around April 2024