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
America Colombia To boost community tourism and protect cultural heritage, Colombia and the UNWTO launched the 'Community Tourism Innovation Challenge’, aiming at promoting innovation, improve locals' quality of life, and foster responsible tourism
America El Salvador Presidential campaigns have kicked off in El Salvador with President Nayib Bukele leading the polls, despite facing controversy and constitutional concerns, he is still seeking re-election
America Ecuador Ecuador has authorised US military presence to combat drug trafficking organisations jointly in a deal signed during President Lasso's visit to Washington
Europe Albania Albanian medical students began the new academic year protesting a new government decision that requires them to work for five years in the country before graduating
Asia Israel Nearly three-quarters of Israelis believe it is not legitimate to prevent or disrupt prayers in public spaces, according to a new poll released by Maariv
America Chile Argentina has approved its gas exports to Chile through Gasoducto Norandino, the first in 13 years
Africa Egypt Egypt has been for the first time included on the list of countries that employ child soldiers in a recently released human trafficking report by the US government
Europe San Marino The San Marino Pavilion at the Architecture Biennale in Venice, Italy, is a collaborative space that reflects on the theme of hosting and hospitality
Oceania Australia All state and territory governments should introduce a ban on gas connections in new homes and develop a clear plan to electrify existing properties and small businesses, according to an organization representing energy consumers
America Costa Rica Latin America's first strategy to combat hate speech and discrimination online is being developed by Costa Rica with UN support; it aims ai preventing expressions of hate, violence, discrimination from becoming normalised in public and digital spaces
Europe Andorra The IRPF's voluntary declaration campaign ended with a collection of €24,7 million, a figure higher than the forecast of €21,5 million
America Honduras Municipalities will soon begin the phased repair of educational centers, starting with sanitation systems and progressing to roofs and floors to avoid disrupting students' activities
America Bolivia The World Bank has projected Bolivia's economy to grow by 1,9% this year, in line with the regional average for Latin America and the Caribbean