Oceania Fiji A vacancy notice for the post of Director of Public Prosecutions has been posted by the Judicial Services Commission, inviting applications from suitably qualified local and overseas candidates to head Fiji's independent prosecuting authority
Europe Luxembourg The latest exhibition by the Centre for Architecture of Luxembourg explores how the country could transition to a greener future and use urban and spatial planning to meet climate goals
Asia Singapore NGOs, sociologists and employment agencies have stated that cases of sexual abuse among domestic workers are likely to be underreported because of their vulnerable position, calling for broader social support
Africa Sudan Since the beginning of the civil war in Sudan in April, more than 50 new illegal detention centres have been opened, inside which both Sudanese army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have committed widespread atrocities, according to Emergency Lawyers
America Panama Economists are projecting a positive growth for the country in 2023, though emphasizing the need to attract foreign investment for sustainable growth, with the Panama Canal being a significant driver
Oceania Marshall Islands The completion of three new locally built boats for the remote outer atolls during low carbon boat building workshops was celebrated last week in a well-attended graduation ceremony
Africa Angola Angola's central bank, Banco Nacional de Angola, has imposed fines totaling 126 million kwanzas (142.000€) on Banco Millennium Atlântico, Banco Angolano de Investimentos, and Banco Keve for various infractions
Asia Bhutan The TIWB Tax Inspectors Without Borders initiative was launched yesterday by the Department of Revenue and Customs and the United Nations Development Program to help the country derive more from taxes
Asia United Arab Emirates Since its opening, the Dubai Metro has travelled over 1 million kilometres, achieving a punctuality rate of 99,7% - the Roads and Transport Authority said
America Suriname Local security unions are taking immediate action, demanding a minimum bridging allowance of 50-60% due to stalled wage negotiations, aiming to meet with the President Chan Santokhi for resolution
Europe Liechtenstein The government promised to submit a proposal to the regional parliament this year to strengthen nursing so as not to fall behind in the recruitment of qualified workers
Africa Botswana The country has about 131.900 elephants, according to a recent survey, more than Angola, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe together
Africa Mauritania The United Nations Committee on Enforced Disappearances will hold its next session from September 11-29, during which it will examine Mauritania, as well as Mexico, the Netherlands, and Nigeria