Asia China "An open-source artificial intelligence zone" aimed at BRICS nations has been proposed by President Xi Jinping's at the BRICS summit in New Delhi, yet another sign of the increasingly fierce race for technological supremacy with the US
America Canada The federal government has offered to buy a section of Wellington Street from the city of Ottawa with the goal of keeping it permanently closed to vehicles
Asia Uzbekistan The Uzbek parliament recently voted unanimously on a bill that for the first time targets gender-based violence, in particular domestic violence
Asia Jordan His Majesty King Abdullah returned to Jordan after performing Umrah; on his two day visit to Saudi Arabia HM King Abdullah II held talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah, discussing bilateral ties
Oceania Australia Country Australians will benefit the least from the multi-billion-dollar stage 3 tax cuts, shows a new analysis by The Australia Institute based on tax data: greatest benefits are expected in the biggest cities, smallest to those living in rural Tasmania
Asia East Timor Astronomers are gathering in East Timor to observe a rare type of solar eclipse, Thursday's Ningaloo eclipse, which will occur only seven times this century and can only be observed from a few places on Earth
America Guyana Due to the country’s increasing involvement in oil operations, more than 1.000 troops will participate in a special training for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations in case of oil spillage
America Barbados The country has been praised by a United Nations official for making significant strides in ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
America Bolivia Bolivian social organisations began to collect the 1,5 million signatures necessary to call for a referendum on the reform of the Judicial Power, which has been questioned by international organisations for its lack of independence
Europe Germany Germany plans to relax immigration rules for skilled workers, students and Blue Card holders; according to a report, employers have failed to fill around 630.000 job vacancies in their sectors
Africa Madagascar Madagascar Airlines has just obtained its air transport certificate and operating licence from the Civil Aviation Authority of Madagascar
Asia Bahrain Batelco has announced its support for the 6th Annual Bahrain Smart Cities Summit 2023 to be held at the Gulf Convention Center, Manama, on 16 & 17 May, with this year’s theme being "Inspire, Transform, Thrive."
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo The country has offered many opportunities to Bangladeshi companies in contract farming, such as hiring Bangladeshi labourers, transferring technical services and agricultural supplies and various incentives