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
Africa South Sudan USAID announced $43,5 million in funding to equip young people in South Sudan, particularly girls and young women, with knowledge and skills that will enable them to lead healthy, engaged and productive lives
Asia Pakistan This summer, floods destroyed or damaged 27.000 schools and triggered a humanitarian disaster that saw another 7.000 schools requisitioned as care centres, according to the United Nations Children's Fund
America Paraguay El Pantanal, the greatest wetland in the world, is significantly shrinking due to higher temperatures that are severely affecting humidity levels near the Amazon
America Haiti Ministry of Health and Population announced that at least seven people have died of cholera since 2 October, but some anti-government protesters claim the government is spreading misinformation in order to end the ongoing protests and lift the blockade
Europe Italy 339 metres long, 41 metres wide and 76 metres high, over 170.000 tonnes for more than 5.600 guests in 2.270 cabins: Fincantieri has delivered the MSC Seascape, the largest ship ever built in Italy
Oceania Kiribati A refugee has failed to seek protection in New Zealand on the grounds that his island of residence, Kiribati, is becoming uninhabitable, despite a UN ruling that it is illegal to repatriate to countries where their lives are threatened by climate crisis
Asia Iraq Iraq has been designated to host the sixth edition of the 'Forum of Ancient Civilisations' in Baghdad on 4 December, with the participation of nine countries
Asia North Korea The country has yet to announce whether it has begun a campaign for the COVID-19 vaccine, despite reports that claim authorities would be administering Chinese vaccine doses in at least some areas
Africa Libya New UN special envoy for Libya has warned that the first anniversary of the postponement of Libya's elections is fast approaching and that further postponement of the vote could lead to even greater instability, putting Libya "at risk of division"
Africa Eritrea Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud visited members of the Somali Defence Forces being trained at the Aviation College of Eritrea
Asia Bangladesh International garment retailers and brands have been emphasising on innovation, improved efficiency and the use of synthetic raw materials for long-term sourcing of garments from Bangladesh
Africa Guinea A workshop was held in Conakry on drug monitoring and information systems given the growing drug problems in the country, which recorded 10 cases of drug-related deaths in October
Asia Oman Youth empowerment emerged as an important element in Oman's Vision 2040, with the goal of empowering youth locally and internationally and support their initiatives in the development of the country