Asia Philippines An Air Quality Index has been issued amid temporary haze from Indonesian forest fires; The Health Department advised residents to wear masks, limit outdoor activities, and remain indoor if possible
Asia Iran President Ebrahim Raisi began his trip to Africa in Nairobi, then head to Uganda and Zimbabwe; it is the first time in eleven years that an Iranian president has made a trip to Africa, namely taking 'a non-colonial approach to Africa'
Europe Albania A UNECE study by Nevton Kodhelaj of Tirana Polytechnic University examines the characteristics of geothermal areas in Albania, their potential for direct use and the importance of adopting UNFC standards
Africa Cape Verde The Oceanographic Centre in Mindelo is hosting a travelling exhibition on cetaceans - whales, dolphins and porpoises - created as part of the MARCET ll project, which aims at promoting the conservation of cetacean populations resident in Macaronesia
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
Asia Turkey In the first herbarium established after the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey, located in the capital Ankara, some 250.000 species of dried plant samples are meticulously preserved through pressing and other techniques
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
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
Europe Ireland An €83,68 million project to improve research and business engagement in university technology has been launched by the Minister for Higher and Further Education
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
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
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 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