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
Asia Oman The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism launched archaeological surveys and excavations for the 2022/2023 season in the form of 28 programmes spread across various governorates in the Sultanate
Europe Poland An open-air exhibition documenting the Ukrainian famine of 1932-1933 has opened in Łazienki Park in Warsaw
Asia Singapore 500 items from FairPrice supermarkets will be offered at a 1% discount from January to June 2023 to offset the increase in GST, including essential purchases such as fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and household cleaning products
Europe Portugal Ambitious 'LIFE Aegypius return project - expansion of the black vulture population' aims at doubling the number of pairs of this critically endangered species over the next five years with an investment of €3,7 million
Oceania Papua New Guinea PM announced that police personnel will be increased starting next year, as the government will focus on the law and justice sector, with even more judges and magistrates hired
America Saint Lucia Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre praised the 15th Taiwan-Saint Lucia Partnership Tradeshow that showcased aspiring and established entrepreneurs and business leaders
Europe Slovakia Colombian chocolate manufacturer Luker Chocolate has confirmed its intention to acquire a controlling stake in Slovak confectionery company Lyra Group
Africa Republic of the Congo The President will take part in the fifth edition of the Paris Peace Forum to be held from 11 to 12 November
Africa Seychelles A new study has revealed that Aldabr Atoll, with its 1720 hectares of mangroves, absorbs 243.000 tonnes of carbon dioxide in its forests - almost half of Seychelles' annual fossil fuel emissions
Europe Slovenia A poll has shown that a majority of respondents support the changes to the public broadcasting, government and long-term care laws promoted by the government, which will be put to referendum on 27 November
Asia Philippines The national government will continue to prioritise efforts to improve disaster preparedness and response, President Marcos Jr said, with supporting communities as a government priority
America Brazil The Amazon Fund, a major weapon in the country’s fight against deforestation - freezed in 2019 by former President Jair Bolsonaro - has been reactivated by rule of the supreme court
Africa Nigeria A total of 641 investors acquired stakes in 383 Nigerian start-ups for a total of $2,06 billion between January 2015 and June 2022, according to a report published by Disrupt Africa