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 Montenegro President Jakov Milatovic has criticized Prime Minister-designate Milojko Spajic for the "lack of transparency" in negotiations to form a coalition government
America Paraguay Paraguay and Uruguay have agreed to construct a US$300 million port in Uruguay's Soriano department, providing Paraguay with access to the sea, thus ensuring sovereignty over foreign trade
Africa Central African Republic An independent UN expert has expressed grave concern over the human rights situation, calling for political dialogue and a new "climate of trust"
Africa Comoros The Fumbuni fishermen's cooperative is facing an unprecedented crisis after its fuel tank was sabotaged by unknown assailants a month ago, plunging it into a deep financial crisis
Asia Brunei Brunei improved from Tier 3 to Tier 2 watch list on the US State Department’s annual Trafficking in Persons Report this year
Europe Denmark Toy company Lego is launching 'LEGO Braille Bricks – Play with Braille’; with both braille and printed letters, numbers and symbols on each brick, the new set makes learning braille more accessible to everyone
America Mexico The UNHCR has raised concerns about the humanitarian situation on the Mexico-US border, citing overcrowded shelters, exposure to risks, and a lack of essential services, emphasizing that seeking asylum is a human right
Asia Armenia Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo will arrive in Armenia today and accompany the French convoy from the Armenian capital Yerevan to the Lachin corridor
Asia Azerbaijan The country adopted the Law on Space Activities, consisting of six chapters and 24 articles, on 4 August 2023, thus regulating the legal, economic and organisational basis of space activity
Asia China The number of criminal cases for domestic violence-related injuries has declined steadily in the seven years since the implementation of the Law Against Domestic Violence, marking -5,2 % since 2010
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina The Zenica City Market has a new look; thanks to EU contribution, it now offers local producers of agricultural, food and other products more favourable working conditions, as well as better and safer service and a more pleasant environment for customers
Europe Austria The 2023 summer tourist season, from May to the end of July, has so far recorded around 39,50 million overnight stays in Austrian accommodation, according to Austrian Statistics Agency it was 6,3% higher than last year and 1,7% than prepandemic time
Africa Djibouti The Djibouti Palace Kempinski hosted the fifth ministerial meeting of member countries of the African Renewable Energy Initiative