America Grenada Toll-free 988 Suicide Hotline for Crisis Response has been launched to guarantee immediate support for people experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress and other mental health crises; an awareness campaign will start soon
Asia Qatar Amir Al-Thani, on a working visit, has met with Turkish President Erdogan in Istanbul, becoming the first leader to visit Turkey after last week’s earthquakes; mobile homes donated by Qatar have been deployed in Turkey and Syria
America Argentina More than 5.000 pregnant Russian women have entered the country in recent months, reportedly admitting that they are seeking an Argentinian citizenship for their children as a result of the Ukrainian war
Europe Luxembourg Luxembourg's national railway company CFL aims to hire more than 500 people in 2023 as complaints about delays and long journeys increase
America Trinidad and Tobago Maracas beachgoers have been advised that activities at the beach are temporarily compromised due to preparations for the Caesar's Army AM Beach fete this week
Africa Malawi For the deadliest cholera epidemic in the country's history, WHO took measures such as drafting a national response plan, deploying national rapid response teams to affected areas, and collecting data
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines The government says it expects that it will have issued about 10.000 bank cards for social welfare programmes by 2025
Oceania Solomon Islands The presence of Papua New Guinea police in the neighbouring Solomon Islands, following the anti-Chinese unrest in late 2021, has been formalised by an agreement between the two countries
Europe Slovenia Maribor was named the third best destination in Europe this year in a survey by European Best Destinations; the city was also named the best culinary destination in Europe
Asia Singapore Over 20.000 citizens crowded the area of Sri Mariamman Temple for its sixth consecration ceremony, known as the Maha Kumbabishegam; a national monument, the oldest Hindu temple has 200 years of history and was unveiled after a year-long restoration
Europe Monaco Maona, a meeting place in the 1960s, and Club la Vigie, Monaco's best-kept secret since 1952, have been cleverly reimagined for the Principality's 2023 summer season in a return of the two venues
Africa Somalia The country officially reopened its embassy in London after 32 years and will provide consular services to the thousands of Somali citizens
America Chile The country’s most southern region has declared its worst drought in 50 years, with it being so dry that grass isn’t even growing, thus raising great concerns among local farmers
America Dominican Republic The Tigres del Licey won the 2023 Caribbean Series with a 3-0 victory over host club Venezuela in Caracas; it marks the 11th time the Tigres have won the title and the 22nd championship for the Dominican Republic