Oceania Australia Police in New South Wales rejected arming guards at Jewish events; The Australian Jewish Association told the antisemitism royal commission that private security guards at Jewish events should be armed, authorities fear that would further fracture society
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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'
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 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
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