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
Africa Burundi The Qatar-Burundi Business Forum was recently hosted by the Qatar Chamber; the meeting intended to explore ways to improve trade and economic cooperation between the private sectors of the two countries
Africa Gabon General Brice Oligui Nguema, Gabon's leader, has appointed members of the new national assembly and senate for a transitional period, ahead of promised elections at an unknown date
America Venezuela Venezuela has issued an arrest warrant for opposition leader Juan Guaido, accusing him of multiple charges including treason, money laundering, and misuse of public resources, while Guaido denounces these actions as an attack on the Venezuelan opposition
Asia Bhutan The 12th Bhutan Construction and Wood Expo 2023 finishes today in Thimphu, with exhibitors from both India and Bhutan showcasing both services and cutting-edge technologies
Asia Cyprus Cyprus remains committed to improving the state of fish stocks; sustainability of the fishing sector is especially crucial for small-scale fleets and to eliminate illegal fishing
Africa Botswana Independence Day in Botswana was marked by a high number of deaths, with 39 dying at last weekend's celebration; there was also a very high number of traffic violations
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina Several companies exhibited their products at the Bosnia and Herzegovina pavilion at the Anuga Fine Food 2023 trade fair, running from 7 to 11 October 2023 in Cologne, Germany
Asia Palestine The conflict between Israel and Palestine has resumed, at an intensity not reached for years, with hundreds of casualties on both sides in just two days; the world is watching the escalation in apprehension
Oceania Palau Stationing a US missile system in Palau would be aimed at security and not aggression, President Surangel Whipps said amid local criticism of the proposal
Africa Mauritania Several relief, assistance and development projects in Nouakchott were recently inaugurated by Secretary General of the World Muslim League and head of the Saudi Association of Muslim Scholars
Europe Denmark The Danish defence industry will restart munitions production after a 55-year halt, in response to increased demand for military hardware in Europe also due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine
America Dominican Republic Preventive detention has been requested by Public Ministry as a coercive measure against the seven directors of the Herrera Savings and Credit Cooperative, arrested in connection with a fraud
America Nicaragua The turtle nesting season is in full swing at Nicaragua's La Flor beach, a globally renowned site where endangered sea turtles lay their eggs, now offering a unique spectacle for visitors as they witness both freshly laid eggs and hatchlings