Asia Vietnam A nationwide online competition on the Constitution was launched through a dedicated digital platform, allowing citizens to test their knowledge online; the initiative is part of a broader government campaign to improve citizenship awareness
America Venezuela The US has offered to lift its sanctions against the country in exchange for concrete steps towards holding national elections
America Guatemala The country has inaugurated a sustainable poultry farm to strengthen national production; the farm aims at generating local development and promoting national entrepreneurship whilst being environmentally friendly
Asia Kuwait Opposition lawmakers won a majority in Kuwait's parliament in the seventh general election in just over a decade, with only one woman elected
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo Various UN agencies report worrying levels of hunger in the country, with a crisis affecting more than 6 million people in the east alone
Asia Singapore Horse racing in Singapore will end in October 2024 and the Singapore Turf Club site in Kranji will be returned to the government in 2027 for redevelopment
America Ecuador Over 500 people have been evacuated from the coastal province of Esmeraldas in northern Ecuador, which shares a border with Colombia, due to flooding caused by heavy rains
America Honduras The Parliament has extended amnesty for irregular migrants until next year, exempting migrants from penalties to enable them to transit irregularly without financial consequences
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
Asia Syria The restoration of the famous Roman ruins of Palmyra and other historical sites, first affected during the war and now further damaged by the recent earthquake, is delayed, with restoration work blocked by security concerns, IS landmines and lack of funds
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
Asia Pakistan The 'Single Use Plastics Ban Regulation 2023' has been approved by the Federal Cabinet to kick-start Pakistan's 'journey towards reducing plastic waste', Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced
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
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