Asia Singapore New cat ownership rules require pet cats to be microchipped and licensed, with limits on the number of cats allowed per household; After a two-year transition period, owners must comply or face penalties, while licences will become chargeable
America Panama The Panamanian government, along with various private sectors, is discussing opportunities to bridge equality gaps, focusing on youth unemployment and the inclusion of women in science and technology through new programmes for the upcoming year
Oceania Marshall Islands Marshall Islands weightlifter Mike Riklon won gold at the Oceania Weightlifting Federation Youth, Junior and U23 Championships held last week in Apia, Samoa, becoming Oceania champion in 55kg weight category
Africa Botswana JCA, renowned leader in road safety and compliance, has extended its Road Transport Management System certification to organisations in Botswana
America Antigua and Barbuda Air Peace,t one of the largest airlines in West Africa, has announced plans to offer special flights to Antigua and Barbuda
Africa Burundi The African Development Bank granted a loan of $13,15 million to Burundi to help it implement the first phase of its "Water Sector Support and Climate Resilience Building Programme"
Africa Guinea According to organisers and local media, Guinean security forces arrested at least 12 journalists who were demonstrating to demand to lift restrictions on popular news site Guinee Matin in a march organised by Private Press Union of Guinea in Conakry
Africa Mali The UN stabilisation mission in Mali, known as MINUSMA, announced the start of its withdrawal from two camps in the tense region of Kidal
Asia East Timor The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources organised a seminar dedicated to the legal and regulatory framework for carbon capture and storage, in cooperation with the National Petroleum Authority and the International Finance Corporation
Europe Albania Albania signed four cooperation agreements in different fields with France during President Macron's official visit to Tirana; the two countries had signed the Strategic Partnership Declaration five years ago
Europe Denmark The country published an action plan for its goal of transitioning to a plant-based food system, including promotion in schools; it is part of the agricultural climate plan to reduce food emissions and it is the first time by a national government
Africa Central African Republic In recent weeks in Bangui, queues have again lengthened outside petrol stations due to the closure of Tamoil's RCA branches
Africa Benin The president of the Benin Football Federation is facing a potential legal battle after it was alleged that a club he owns circumvented Fifa's transfer ban by changing its name
Europe Vatican City Four additional outdoor LED displays will be installed in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican with new audio and video solutions