America Brazil 180,1 million tonnes of soybeans are expected to be harvested in the 2026/27 season, with exports forecast to reach a record 110 million tonnes; Domestic crushing is expected to rise to 63,5 million tonnes, also driven by stronger biodiesel demand
America Antigua and Barbuda People interested in continuing their studies at the University of the Cinque Islands' Lifelong Learning Unit in January were able to register at a discounted price during two days of registration at the Multipurpose Cultural Centre
Asia Malaysia Melaka government should focus on bridging inequalities in access to healthcare - screening and treatment for middle and low-income groups should be enhanced - instead of building the bridge from the city of Masjid Tanah to Indonesia, said a state MP
Asia Bahrain Al Salam Bank recently sponsored the renovation of the Al Salam Learning Center at the College of Business Administration at the University of Bahrain, which will be equipped with the latest smart board technology
Asia Azerbaijan The country agreed to keep in force the decision taken in October 2022 on daily oil production cuts during the 34th OPEC+ ministerial meeting
Europe Luxembourg Almost one in ten trains in Luxembourg has been delayed or cancelled this year, the government said, while free public transport will cost taxpayers EUR 800 million next year
Oceania Solomon Islands The first Chinese medical team in the Solomon Islands last week provided free health services to the people of Gizo, Western Province, the third free clinic activity the team has conducted since arriving in the country
Asia Iraq Ministry of Environment underlined important aspects in Paris Climate Agreement, pointing to the creation of a special fund for losses and damages related to carbon pollution, adding that "Iraq is not a cause of climate change, but is affected by it"
Asia Turkmenistan Legal age for selling tobacco has been raised to 21: the amendament approved on 30 November makes the sale of tobacco products to persons under 21 prohibited in the whole country
Africa Gabon An assessment of Gabon's National Action Plan to combat illicit financial flows was recently completed by the joint expert mission of the African Union Commission and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
America Grenada The Ministry of Finance released its 2022 Annual Economic Review, which shows significant improvements in most key sectors of economic activities, with the tourism sector leading
America Chile Prisoners that are part of the indigenous Mapuche tribe have gone on a hunger strike for several days in order to protest their prison rights, claiming that they should be granted to hold their religious rituals within the facilities
Africa Algeria Reporters Without Borders called on the Algerian authorities to stop harassing independent media director Ihsane El Kadi with the aim of repressing his outspoken statements
America Trinidad and Tobago The Lawyers Association of Trinidad and Tobago says it has observed with great concern the growing trend of lawyers engaging, either alone or through collaborations with others, in conduct and/or actions that amount to advertising and or touting