Oceania Solomon Islands Preparations are underway for a second mass stray dog culling in Western Province, planned and approved earlier this year; the necessary dog bait and veterinary drugs have arrived at Gizo Town, the provincial capital
Africa Gabon Gabon's transport minister, Brice Paillat, has resigned a week after a ferry disaster that left at least 21 people dead
America Cuba The Las Tunas Book Fair has come to an end and closed with the presentation of the Little Prince National Prize for Children's Literature 2022
Europe Estonia The Tartu 2024 European Capital of Culture programme for southern Estonia was presented on Friday at a free outdoor party and concert in Põlva
Oceania Micronesia The US Commander for the Indo-Pacific visited the states of Yap and Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia, emphasising the importance of the partnership between the FSM and the US
Africa Morocco Moroccan authorities have charged eight alleged associates of French insurance magnate Jacques Bouthier in a case of sexual abuse and human trafficking
Asia Indonesia The Jenderal Kunarto Volleyball Center in Sentul, Bogor, Indonesia, has been judged one of the best volleyball development centers in the world in the opinion of the president of the International Volleyball Federation
America Uruguay The country’s hydroelectric plants usually produce 45% of national energy during the local rainy period, but due to its drought, this year they only produced 15% of national energy, resulting in a significant increase of energy imports
Africa Sao Tome and Principe Inpharma's CEO, Elisete Lima, said the institution continues to operate in São Tomé and Príncipe indirectly, in the supply of medicines through the grouped purchasing process
Europe Greece Veterinarians are fighting to save a white tiger cub abandoned in a rubbish bin at an Athens zoo, believed to be a victim of the illegal wildlife trade
Asia Sri Lanka The Sri Lanka Tea Board, with the assistance of the Sri Lanka Embassy in Japan, showcased “Ceylon Tea” at the 48th International Food and Beverage Exhibition FOODEX 2023 in Tokyo
America Saint Kitts and Nevis The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is moving to reduce the interest rate on student loans from the Development Bank of St. Kitts and Nevis to 5%
Asia United Arab Emirates The House of Wisdom has inaugurated the 'House of Wisdom Network', a pioneering initiative to expand the reach of books to a wider slice of the community
Asia Pakistan The country has reported its first polio case of 2023, at a time when delegations of the French Agency for Development and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation are in the country to analyse efforts to eradicate the disease