Africa Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa signed into law constitutional changes that extend his time in office to 2030; new legislation, approved by Parliament last month, also introduces a provision allowing presidents to be elected by lawmakers instead of direct public vote
Asia Tajikistan Swiss scientists and glaciologists are interested in joint cooperation with the country to study the process of glacier melting, its factors and processes, and the possible impact of these undesirable phenomena on the example of Tajikistan's glaciers
America Peru The country has reduced the timeframes and permits required to begin mining operations from 18 months to 90 days; the aim is to reduce bureaucracy and increase the state’s competitiveness in international mining business
Europe Sweden The country was the first to register sex as a sport and is now set to host the first European Sex Championship to be held today 8 June, organised by the Swedish Sex Federation and open to all European countries
Asia Qatar The cupping service has been introduced at the Umm Slal Health Centre as a pilot phase of the Primary Health Care Corporation; its goals: to improve patient health, speed up the recovery process and ensure patient safety
Africa Cameroon After the plenary session held in the Senate last April, the senators of the third legislature will meet for the second time tomorrow 8 June 2023 for a session in which they will start voting on laws and monitor government action
Africa Angola The administration of the municipality of Caimbambo is working to propose the elevation of some historical sites in the region to the category of monuments and sites
Africa South Sudan The arms embargo measures, targeted sanctions such as travel bans and asset freezes against individuals and entities are renewed for one year, until 31 May 2024, upon UN Security Council resolution recently adopted
America El Salvador President Nayib Bukele has declared war on corruption; vowing to fight it with the same determination as gang violence, he plans to build a special prison specifically for corrupt individuals
Asia Uzbekistan A visa-free regime for Qatari citizens has been introduced by Presidential decree; Qatari will be able to stay on the territory of Uzbekistan without a visa for 30 days from the date of entry
Asia Vietnam The population approaching 100 million brings both opportunities and challenges, as, along with the abundance of labour, it is an attraction for foreign investors, but poses problems of food and energy security
Oceania Vanuatu The community of Erakor in Southern Efate calls for a proper waste management system, namely to protect the environment and keep it healthy for future generations
Europe Russia An investigation by the independent media outlet Proekt has tried to shed light on Putin's wealth, revealing how, concealed by shell companies and fictitious marriages, he has amassed important possessions for his entire family
America Colombia Colombia will rejoin the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR); the country had formerly withdrawn from the organisation almost five years ago due to dissatisfaction with Caracas