Africa Comoros Tayar, the first Comorian ride-hailing app, has been launched with support of Comorian Association of ICT and its incubator Comor'Lab; relying on geolocation, it is designed to enhance road safety and has an alert system connected to emergency services
Asia Iraq FAO has warned about the serious consequences of climate change and water shortages in the Mesopotamian marshes of southern Iraq
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
Africa Egypt Annual urban consumer price inflation rose to a record 35,7% year-on-year in June from 32,7% in May, according to data from the statistics agency CAPMAS
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
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
Asia China China's Long March rocket launch opportunity will be auctioned for the first time on Thursday, in a move that experts say will reduce the cost of commercial access to space and stimulate high demand for commercial space applications
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
Europe Slovenia Coalition parties removed key healthcare reform bill from the agenda of upcoming parliamentary session due to heavy criticism from data protection commissioner and parliament's own legal service for a careless use of sensitive personal data
Europe Romania Sexual consent has been raised from 14 to 16 years of age, and those who do not comply will be charged with rape and could face seven to twelve years in prison
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 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 Sweden Travel to and from Swedish airports increased by 11% in June for international flights, about 82% of pre-pandemic levels, while domestic travel increased by 10% over the same period, a figure that doesn't fit in with country's Green Deal ambitions
Africa Comoros The Minister of Finance has been summoned to court for failing to pay pensions due for November and December 2022 and the payment of advances recently granted to all state employees