Asia Mongolia A 40-metre replica of Japan’s historic Illustrated Account of the Mongol Invasions was donated to Mongolia by a Japanese collector; The replica, depicting the Yuan dynasty’s invasions of Japan in 1274 and 1281, will be housed at the Kharakhorum Museum
Oceania Nauru Nauru's Minister of Climate Change, Hon. Rennier Stanislaus Gadabu, told the UN Climate Summit that there has been a long lack of focus on the Pacific by those in real power
Asia Japan The country plans to develop unmanned underwater vehicles for laying and sweeping mines, with the aim of achieving maritime superiority in the event of a contingency near the southwestern Nansei chain of islands
America Peru The government has established a ‘digital transformation policy’ that will aim at giving internet access to 100% of its population by 2030, mainly through giving internet services to rural areas and holding digital workshops for the elderly
Africa Djibouti Minister of Communications, responsible for Post and Telecommunications, received two experts from the Postal Bank of France within the framework of the FEXTE project for a comprehensive needs assessment and the creation of a digital postal bank
Europe Latvia Latvian conductor Andris Nelsons and the Leipzig Gewandhausorchester have been nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Classical Contemporary Composition category for their performance of Sofia Gubaidulina's 'The Wrath of God'
Oceania Australia Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre has announced that its latest supercomputer, Setonix, has been recognised as one of the world's greenest supercomputers, ranking in the top five on the Green500 list
Asia Bhutan The first Snowman Race, known as the world's toughest ultramarathon, saw large participation and ended a month ago today
America Colombia The country’s congress has voted to impose taxes on ultra-processed foods and sugary drinks to curb obesity and address other health issues; starting from 10%, and going all the way up to 20% in 2025
Europe Belarus The country is fully supplied with materials for the construction of new power grids - would have affirmed the Deputy Energy Minister - despite the impact of western sanctions on the market for such materials
Europe Austria Around 5.000 people, mostly men from Syria and Afghanistan, are at risk of having to sleep on the streets as the country is in negotiations with Federal Minister of Interior over who is responsible for their accommodation
Asia Cambodia Since the establishment of Cambodian Humanitarian Mine Action Programme in 1992, more than 8.000 Cambodians, including 580 women, have participated in mine clearance activities with missions in 11 countries
Europe Andorra The communication campaign for this winter, with the motto 'Atypical Andorra', will reach up to nine countries and cost around €3,3 million
Oceania Marshall Islands Hon. John Silk, Minister of Natural Resources and Trade of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, spoke at COP27 calling for a place that future generations can call home and a financial settlement for the losses and damages suffered