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 Suriname President Santokhi, attending the G77+China summit in Cuba, also took time to visit Surinamese students and address their concerns about food, medicines, and financial support, promising government assistance
Africa Burundi As one of the 20 most vulnerable countries to climate change, with climate-induced disasters accounting for nearly 90% of internal displacements, Burundi is regularly hit by a range of imminent hazards as well as slower-onset climate events
America Cuba Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel denounced the unilateral sanctions against the Global South during a speech at the United Nations, saying they are a violation of the UN Charter
America Peru Ubinas volcano new explosions have ejected material and smoke up to 2.500 meters hig; reports indicate impact on several districts in the Moquegua department, leading to a state of emergency in nearby areas
Asia Tajikistan The creation of a Central Asian Media Association was proposed by President Emomali Rahmon speaking at the fifth meeting of the heads of Central Asian states
Africa Mauritania UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, in its findings on Mauritania, said it was concerned about the stigma, multiple forms of discrimination, and inhumane treatment that children with disabilities continue to face
Europe Albania A new book analyses the trajectory of media freedom in Albania, from the 'glorious' 1930s to its non-existence under communism and today's new instruments of control, with author Luljeta Progni believing that today's are the 'darkest days'
Asia Saudi Arabia A TV Arabic poetry competition entitled 'Mu'allaqa 45' has been launched as part of the activities of the Year of Arabic Poetry 2023 by the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission
Europe Liechtenstein MoonPay has secured another European registration with its operations in Liechtenstein, where it will now be able to facilitate the exchange of digital goods and fiat currencies
Europe United Kingdom Bringing 36 more politicians into the Welsh Parliament could cost up to £17,8m more a year, according to new figures
Asia Armenia French company Nepsen has completed Armenia's first floating solar project on Lake Yerevan, which will serve as a pilot for the country's future floating photovoltaic installations
Europe Serbia Air Serbia carried over three million passengers in scheduled and charter traffic from mid September 2022, including the travelers of 15 September 2023
Europe Austria The first group of 28 Filipino nurses have entered the Austrian health system, following a memorandum of understanding signed in July between Vienna and Manila