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
Africa Madagascar Antananarivo's first urban train will go into service on 15 August and will connect Soarano station to Amaronakona (By-Pass)
Asia Taiwan Next year, residents between the ages of 16 and 22 will be able to claim 1.200 Taiwanese dollars (US$38,29) in cash, known as Culture Points, to spend on cultural activities or related venues
Africa Togo The birth rate is declining in the country, where it fell from 6,6 children per woman to 4,6 between 1988 and 2017, according to data provided by Unfpa
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina The cooperation agreement between Bosnia and Herzegovina Radio and Television (BHRT) and one of the best basketball players of all time, Razija Mujanović, has been signed for the production of a documentary film "Raza the Great"
Asia Myanmar Myanmar's ruling military junta has decided to grant a partial pardon to Aung San Suu Kyi after the former leader was transferred from prison to house arrest at a government residence in recent days
Europe United Kingdom Cases of anti-Muslim hatred in the UK have more than doubled in 10 years, according to a new study that says reported incidents have grown each year, from 584 in 2012 to 1.212 in 2021
Europe Russia US will share evidence on Russian war crimes with Hague tribunal which in March issued first arrest warrants for Russian officials and President Putin for orchestrating abduction and deportation of thousands of Ukrainian children
Asia Vietnam The agricultural workforce makes up about 30% of the country's total labor force, but the number of students enrolling in agricultural faculties is less than 2% of total annual students, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Europe Portugal Supermarkets and convenience stores in Lisbon will be able to operate 24 hours during World Youth Day 2023, from 1 to 6 August, but they won’t sell alcohol from midnight onwards
Europe Belgium French energy company Engie and the Belgian government signed contract documents setting out the terms and conditions for the restart of the Doel 4 and Tihange 3 reactors in the winter of 2025
Asia Philippines A vinegar processing plant, expected to be completed by the end of December 2023, will benefit small-scale coconut farmers in Santa Cruz
Africa Cape Verde A recent study revealed that 51,3% of children suffer from dental caries, the National Oral Health Programme Coordinator recalled, adding that 20% of the population brushes their teeth less than three times a day
America Dominican Republic The Dominican Association of Free Zones hailed the sector's historic performance in the first half of the year, when exports exceeded $4 billion for the first time, accounting for 64% of total exports