Africa Cameroon Historically dependent on its crude oil exports, Cameroon forecasts a major shift with mining becoming the main of its national resources; government expects mining revenues to soon surpass those from oil, with ambitious projections reaching $1,75 billion
America Costa Rica Scientists aboard research vessel Falkor have discovered an active octopus nursery nearly 2.800 meters deep in the country's Pacific Ocean, revealing a new species of Muusoctopus and highlighting the need for conservation
Asia Vietnam In the first half of 2023, the agricultural sector recorded seven product groups with export turnover exceeding $1 billion, including coffee, rubber, rice, vegetables, cashew nuts, shrimp and wood products
Europe Croatia Jadrolinija's legendary ferry 'Tijat' has been retired after 68 years of service; built in 1955 at the Split shipyard, it was one of the oldest ferries to sail on the Adriatic coast
Asia Bhutan Greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector could triple by 2030 if no action is taken, warns a policy brief from the Asian Development Bank
Africa Ghana Prisons are overcrowded with 4.972 inmates more than the actual capacity of 10.265, accounting for about 48% of the congestion rate
Africa Guinea-Bissau A study by Association of Professional Women Journalists of Guinea-Bissau has revealed that the situation of women journalists is extremely precarious, compromised by lack of autonomy, financial security and threats to freedom of press and expression
Asia Thailand Taboola, the world's leading provider of open web recommendations, announced the renewal of its partnership with the Bangkok Post, Thailand's longest-running English-language newspaper
America Canada The Bank of Canada has raised its benchmark borrowing rate to 5%, the highest since April 2001, despite the economy performing better than most forecasts predicted; some economists don't believe this hike was necessary
Africa Sudan The closure of the country's airspace has been extended until 31 July, due to ongoing clashes, in the seventh extension by the Sudanese Aviation Authority; only humanitarian aid and evacuation flights will be exempt from the closure
Asia Iraq FAO has warned about the serious consequences of climate change and water shortages in the Mesopotamian marshes of southern Iraq
Europe Denmark Denmark's military clout will become much more evident, with 143 billion kroner (over € 191 million) budgeted on defence over the next decade; the decision is supported by a large parliamentary majority
Asia Sri Lanka In the future, teachers will be recruited at universities established for the purpose and offering a four-year degree; so far a three-year degree is required
Asia Turkey In the first herbarium established after the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey, located in the capital Ankara, some 250.000 species of dried plant samples are meticulously preserved through pressing and other techniques