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
America Uruguay Maria Domínguez, a local dedicated teacher, travels 200 kilometers daily to reach a remote rural school where she teaches just two students due to transportation challenges in the area
Africa Tanzania A memorandum of understanding for the joint management of transboundary water resources of the Mara River has been signed by Tanzania and Kenya in order to preserve the ecosystem
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 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
Oceania Micronesia The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability is collaborating with the University of Hawaii for a $1,4 million-dollar project to help expand “Local 2030” with partnerships also in the Federated States of Micronesia
America Paraguay The country, along with Brazil, Bolivia, and Uruguay has criticized Argentina's imposition of tolls on ships and barges carrying exports along the Paraguay-Parana waterway, labeling the move as "unilateral and arbitrary”
Europe United Kingdom Bringing 36 more politicians into the Welsh Parliament could cost up to £17,8m more a year, according to new figures
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
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 Azerbaijan Trucks loaded with humanitarian aid have entered the Azerbaijani separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh after Armenian separatists and the central government reached an agreement
Asia Turkmenistan A children's park will be built in the city of Arkadag, with work starting in October to have the facility ready for use in June 2026
Asia Taiwan Thitid Tassanakajohn, head chef at Bangkok's Michelin-starred restaurant 'Le Du', has reportedly participated in the 'Spend A Night @ Taiwan's Presidential Office Building' programme
America Guyana Aiming at making Guyana a regional grain and fertilizer exporter while shaping global conversations on energy security and climate change at COP28, President Irfaan Ali is advocating for self-sufficiency and a balanced approach during climate talks