Oceania Solomon Islands Preparations are underway for a second mass stray dog culling in Western Province, planned and approved earlier this year; the necessary dog bait and veterinary drugs have arrived at Gizo Town, the provincial capital
Europe Iceland Experts are planning to recreate in 3D the Saltfiskstöflun, 'Stacked Salt Fish', by Sigurjón Ólafsson, an important figure in Icelandic art history; the original, now in poor condition, at the time of its creation was the sculptor's largest work ever
Africa Ghana According to a report by the Ghana Statistical Service, in the third quarter of 2022, one in four young people, or 24,2% of those aged 15 to 24, were not engaged in education, employment or training, or 1,5 million people in this age group
Africa Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema embarked on a historic three-day state visit to Israel at the invitation of Israeli President Isaac Herzog
Asia Lebanon Lebanon's General Directorate of State Security called on parents, as well as schools and universities, to be more vigilant in protecting their children and teenagers from harassment and abuse
Asia Israel The Supreme Court stated that, for the first time, all 15 judges will participate in a hearing on the arguments against a law passed by PM Netanyahu's coalition as part of an overhaul of the judicial system
Africa Ivory Coast Former Ivory Coast president Henri Konan Bedie, part of an old guard of politicians who dominated politics in the West African nation for a generation, has died at the age of 89
Asia Iran Two days of national holidays have been ordered, as well as the closure of many businesses, due to the unprecedented heat wave that is hitting the country
Asia Kazakhstan The target for foreign investment to be attracted to the country is $24 billion by the end of the year, according to the chairman of the Investment Committee at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Europe Switzerland Beginning today thru 12 August 2023, 76th edition of Locarno Film Festival will be Marco Solari's last as president, with 214 films on the programme, including 110 world premieres and six international premieres
Africa Liberia About 500 rice farmers in six of Liberia's fifteen counties are expected to benefit from the Scaling Up Climate Resilient Rice Production in West Africa project that aims to increase rice production in the region
Asia Bhutan International Payments Ltd (NIPL), the wholly-owned subsidiary and international arm of National Payments Corporation of India, said it has reached the milestone of issuing over 10.000 RuPay cards in Bhutan
Africa Zimbabwe Exports to China have reached a high of $585 million, registering an increase over the past five years
Europe Hungary Men national water polo team claimed the title of world champion after beating Greece in a final match ending with penalty shootout at the 20th World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan; Hungary's 4th title comes after 10 years