Asia Syria Germany's Ministry of Transport lifted the landing ban and normalized passenger traffic with Syria from 27 July 2026, thus opening to direct flights Düsseldorf-Damascus today 29 July, Berlin Brandenburg-Damascus and Cologne/Bonn-Aleppo on 1 August
America Paraguay The country has increased the tax on Tobacco to 22%, and is currently planning to destine the money collected towards cancer patients
Africa Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea's Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons signed three production sharing contracts with Panoro Energy and Africa Oil Corporation
Asia Uzbekistan The Central Bank of Uzbekistan proposed to amend the statute on capital adequacy requirements for commercial banks, suggesting a temporary zero rate for renewable energy financing risks
Oceania Solomon Islands The Central Bank of Solomon Islands has signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Bank of Cambodia to strengthen 'Cooperation in the area of financial innovation and payment systems'
Asia Brunei Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah inaugurated the Brunei Fertiliser Industries plant, stating that the new facility will help strengthen the sultanate's export diversity
America Suriname The government has decided to allocate 15% of its carbon credits directly to 241 Indigenous villages to expedite their development, as well as empower them to better provide for their own needs with the assistance of state aid
Asia Cambodia To enhance the living conditions and welfare of disabled people in Cambodia, providing subsidies and housing through the National Social Security Fund, is one of the focus efforts of the gevernment
America Saint Kitts and Nevis $20 million is reportedly missing from the coffers of the Development Bank of St. Kitts and Nevis, according to a report by the Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, during the sitting of the National Assembly
Africa Mauritius International Women’s Day will be celebrated on 5th March this year instead od 8th March - said Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare Mrs Koonjoo-Shah - to promote greater participation of women at the celebrations to be held in Pailles
America Guyana The country is planning to sign a memorandum of understanding with India to enhance cooperation in the energy sector beyond crude oil exports, specifically so that India can potentially help the country produce 1.2 million barrels per day by 2027
Africa Uganda Dairy Development Authority officials have assured farmers and all dairy industry partners that Uganda will soon enter Algeria with the country's milk powder as the nation seeks to expand its market
Asia Vietnam The Prime Minister called for a basic and comprehensive digital transformation reform to improve labour productivity and the competitiveness of businesses and the nation
Europe Russia Ukrainian President Zelensky said he is convinced that Vladimir Putin will sooner or later be killed by his own entourage: 'there will definitely be a time when the fragility of the Putin regime will be felt within Russia; predators will eat the predator'