Oceania Solomon Islands With newly improved roads in Auki, provincial police appealed to drivers in Malaita to use responsibility and greater care in driving; reckless driving had reportedly increased since works began, forcing to monitor underage drivers and speeding vehicles
America Panama By increasing the quality of maintenance work on its canal, the country reportedly expects to extend its life by a century
Africa Equatorial Guinea The official unveiling of the mascot and logo of the First National Games, called For a Lasting Peace, took place on the Paseo Marítimo de Bata
Asia Taiwan The legislature passed amendments to the Criminal Code increasing the penalties for crimes associated with organized fraud and human trafficking, with special focus on crime groups luring people abroad, holding them captive and forcing into illegal work
Asia Myanmar At least five people have died and many more have been injured in Myanmar due to Cyclone Mocha, emergency services report; thousands have been evacuated
Asia Kazakhstan Issues relating to the development of manufacturing industry were discussed during PM's meeting with representatives of medium-sized enterprises, where he reminded that they must become the driver of growth in Kazakhstan's manufacturing industry
Oceania Kiribati The country faces what is described as a triple health threat - communicable diseases, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and the health impacts of climate change - recalls Doctors Without Borders in a new message
America Costa Rica The Tourism Institute and the Red Cross have signed an agreement to enhance beach safety that allocates 1,2 billion colones (€2 million) to increase the number of lifeguards on the most popular beaches
America Ecuador The National Assembly voted to proceed with the impeachment process against President Guillermo Lasso, accused of embezzlement, potentially leading to his removal this month
America Colombia To foster educational exchanges and promote academic mobility and language teaching, the Minister of Higher Education has signed an agreement with her counterpart from South Africa to create a network of Colombian-African universities
Africa Madagascar The new mining code was adopted by the National Assembly, with two important amendments regarding the distribution of mining royalties
Asia Nepal Pasang Dawa Sherpa reached the summit of the world's highest mountain on Sunday morning for his 26th successful ascent of the world's highest peak, equalling Kami Rita's record
Oceania Palau The Ngerderar Watershed Conservation Area in Aimeliik State has officially opened its One-Stop-Shop, that also serves as a car park for buses and vehicles that bring visitors to the conservation area
Africa Cameroon There are more than 3 million people in a food crisis situation, according to the Harmonised Framework of Areas at Risk and Identification of Food Insecure Populations; the total population of the country is around 27 million