Oceania Marshall Islands The fish aggregation devices FADs that fishing boats use to make catches easier, lately equipped with satellite communications gear to pinpoint location, are now being built by drug cartels that wrap packs of cocaine and radio transponders to trace troves
Oceania Samoa The newly constructed expansion wing of Faleolo Hospital was officially handed over to the Samoan government by the U.S. government in plans for 2022 to improve health infrastructure in Samo
Africa Niger A sharp decline in the number of civilian casualties from terrorist attacks has been recorded according to the latest bulletin from the National Coordination Center for the Early Warning and Response Mechanism for Security Risks
Africa Zambia Zambia's restructured debt, combined with solid international support, is poised to have a transformative impact on the country's socio-economic landscape, according to Lois Mulube, Acting Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Finance and National Planning
America Peru The country has declared a health emergency due to an unusual increase in Guillain-Barré syndrome cases, a rare condition where the body's immune system attacks peripheral nerves, with 191 reported cases this year prompting major concern
Asia Oman Oman Air has opened a unique exhibition at the Stal Gallery in Muscat, combining state-of-the-art multimedia, engaging displays, and a series of interesting artifacts that bring Oman's illustrious aviation past to life
America Trinidad and Tobago Hеаlth оffісіаlѕ hаvе urgеd сіtіzеnѕ tо dіlіgеntlу fоllоw аll рrоtосоlѕ rеlаtеd tо thе ѕрrеаd оf thе Моnkеурох vіruѕ аѕ thе соuntrу mаnаgеѕ іtѕ оngоіng оutbrеаk after three cases were reported
Oceania Papua New Guinea The newly established Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has been hailed as a milestone in the fight against corruption; the commission has gained momentum with the recent arrival of three highly qualified and experienced ICAC commissioners
Europe Vatican City The Holy See strongly condemned "the desecration, destruction or disrespect of religious objects, symbols and places of worship," reiterating that these acts are an abuse of the "precious gift of freedom of expression"
Africa South Sudan President of Human Rights Council appointed Carlos Castresana Fernández as member of South Sudan Commission
America Uruguay Over half of Uruguay's population, approximately 3,5 million people, is now without access to drinking water due to the worst drought in 74 years, with the government distributing bottled water to over 500.000 individuals and exempting taxes from water
Asia North Korea A US citizen crossed the Military Demarcation Line into North Korea during a visit to the Joint Security Area on Tuesday 18th July according to the United Nations Command
Oceania Palau Palau's Agri-Fair 2023 grew this year with more participants, with state and nongovernmental organization booths displaying produce, crops, livestock and even fresh tuna
Oceania New Zealand Owners of flood-damaged properties in Karekare, west Auckland, have welcomed the new fund for displaced residents, after an interim payment was promised to those who had to move out of their homes