America Cuba International investors can now build and fully own tourism facilities: to reverse the dramatic fall in tourism, authorities have eliminated the requirement for foreign groups to form a joint venture with the Cuban state to manage their tourism activities
America Brazil Homophobic slurs are now punishable by prison, a decision welcomed by rights activists, that puts such hate speech on par with racist hate speech; the country’s Supreme Court has ruled that penalties range from two to five years in prison
Europe Monaco Next month, the Principality of Monaco will host the revolutionary Sustainable Gastronomy Summit, a brand-new event that is the brainchild of Michelin-starred culinary master Alain Ducasse
America Belize A US$77 million deal has been closed with the Saudi Fund for Development to finance a 60-megawatt solar project, reducing emissions by 60.000 tons annually, promoting Belize's economic growth and enhancing its efforts to mitigate climate change
Asia Sri Lanka Around 20 turtle carcasses were washed ashore along the stretch of beach from Negombo to Kalutara in just three days and it is suspected that it may be due to an underwater explosion
America Saint Lucia The National Council for Competitiveness and Productivity has implemented St. Lucia Movable Assets Registry, improving access to finance for SMEs, which can now use their movable assets to secure financing
Oceania Papua New Guinea Black Swan International, PNG's leading security services company, has been sold by its international owners to TrueNorth Capital of Papua New Guinea, at the conclusion of several months of negotiations
America Bolivia Bolivia's indigenous "Fighting Cholitas," are breaking stereotypes as professional wrestlers, donning traditional bowler hats and attire, symbolizing resilience against gender norms and economic hurdles while teaching the power of being true to oneself
Oceania Australia With 11,15 million viewers and 7,13 million average audience, national women soccer team 'Matildas' smashed all TV records: their match against England has become the most watched television show since 2001 when the existing rating system was introduced
Africa Mauritius A ceremony to award certificates to 61 fishermen who successfully completed a training programme on coral culture and reef rehabilitation was held at the Mauritius Maritime Training Academy in Pointe aux Sables
Africa South Sudan A medical waste management facility has been built by the WHO at the Juba Teaching Hospital
Asia Philippines A total of 220 persons deprived of their liberty have obtained primary and secondary school diplomas through the Department of Education's Alternative Learning System programme at the Manila Women's Prison
Asia Qatar The Qatar Diabetes Association has launched a free App that provides access to diabetes management services offered by the association
Africa Sudan An average of more than 700 children have been displaced every hour in the country since the conflict began, reaching over two million