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 Dominican Republic The Dominican Astronomical Society has provided recommendations for observing the solar eclipse expected for Saturday 14 October
Europe Greece The war in Israel could bring a 2% drop in the total number of arrivals and travel receipt
Europe Germany The country will allow Israel to use two of its Heron TP combat drones and is considering the Jewish state's request for ammunition for warships
Africa Namibia The green hydrogen project taking shape in Namibia has also become a unique chance for many young science graduates and students to pursue their aspirations in a local market that normally presents scarce opportunities in the field
Africa Comoros The country recently joined the Association of Ports of Eastern and Southern Africa, after an announcement by the Société Comorienne des Ports' general management
America Belize The Belize Police Department has reported a significant decrease in crime, attributing this positive trend to the hard work of its officers; recent statistics from COMPSTAT highlight this decline at a nationwide level
Asia Kazakhstan The number of complaints by Kazakhs about the Internet and mobile communications has increased 2,5 times
Africa Niger For the first time since 26 July, the US administration has formally declared that the military takeover in Niger was a coup
Asia Nepal Flights to and from Lukla's Tenzing Hillary Airport have been grounded for the past five days due to unfavourable weather conditions in the region, with hundreds of tourists waiting or forced to change means of transport
Europe Malta A new national airline will make its first flight on 31 March next year, replacing the current national airline, which will make its last flight on 30 March; the government plans a partial privatisation of the new airline
Africa Djibouti More than seven out of ten women and girls, aged between 15 and 49, have experienced female genital mutilation in Djibouti; there has been an 8% decrease between 2012 and 2019
Asia Maldives All media stations in the Maldives are collaborating to organise a telethon to help civilians in Gaza under siege