Asia Laos About $12 million in digital taxes from global technology companies have been collected under new law: foreign providers of online services must register with Lao tax authorities regardless of whether they have a physical presence in the country
Africa Central African Republic Issues relating to the security of waterworks, drinking water and electricity distribution facilities, as well as the situation of illegal connections in the electricity sector, were at the centre of discussions in Bangui at an emergency meeting
Asia Kazakhstan Saiga population reaches 1.915.000 in Kazakhstan and preliminary estimates indicate that their total number, taking into account lambing, will stand at around 2,6 million by the end of the year
America Chile Public apology to teacher Sandra Pávez has been offered by President Gabriel Boric; she was discriminated against and dismissed in 2007 due to her same-sex relationship: the episode is hailed as "historic" by the UN
Europe Croatia The 8th edition of the international cycling race CRO Race will be held from today September 26 to October 1, crossing two islands, Krk and Pag, for the first time
Africa Ethiopia Cultural artefacts that were looted during the 1868 Battle of Magdala have been returned to the Ethiopian Embassy in London
America Colombia Deputy Minister Elizabeth Taylor Jay, during the P4G summit in Bogotá, announced Colombia's commitment to present the Darién Biosphere for UNESCO approval, with the aim of fostering sustainable development and conserving biodiversity in this region
Africa Djibouti Diplomatic ties with Iran resumed; over seven years ago Djibouti had joined other regional nations in severing ties with Tehran in support of Saudi Arabia
Asia Tajikistan New website www.ctd.tj. developed in cooperation with Somon Technology Limited Liability Company has been launched by the Tourism Development Committee of the Government of Tajikistan
Africa Mauritania Significant progress has been made in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals and ensuring the development of a resilient economy, President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani told the UN
America Costa Rica The iconic quetzal bird is facing habitat degradation due to climate change; to ensure its successful reproduction, 15 artificial nests with cameras have been set up to monitor their behavior during the breeding season and safeguard the species
Africa Gambia Save Life Gambia recently concluded a two-day summer camp on road safety for children aged 5 to 15 at the MBM Academy in Batokunku village
Oceania Marshall Islands At the end of the 8-week Technical and Vocational Education and Training course, known as Summer Boot Camp and focusing on automotive, electrical and welding education, 30 students received certificates
Asia Georgia Surfshark's 5th annual Digital Quality of Life Index (DQL) ranks Georgia 65th in the world, improving by two places from last year