Asia Thailand Rubella has been eliminated in Thailand as a public health threat, achieving the WHO criteria for interruption of endemic transmission; imported cases is now the key concern, especially for infections during pregnancy
Africa Eritrea At its 15th ceremony, the Mai-Nefhi College of Engineering Technology awarded the first degree to 360 students, including 122 women
Africa Malawi At least 250 elephants will be transferred from Liwonde to Kasungu National Park in Malawi by the end of July to address the problem of overpopulation
Asia Palestine The Palestinian Youth Orchestra, one of the symbols of Palestinian resistance, will perform today at the Presidential Symphony Orchestra in Ankara, Turkey, upon invitation of first lady Emine Erdoğan
America Ecuador Cacao growers will begin using drones to face labor shortage: drones will be used to spray pest and supply fertilisers
America Honduras Pili Luna, an entrepreneur that founded a women-only clothing company, has become the first in Central America to use recycled fish skin to produce sustainable garments with unique textures
Oceania Marshall Islands Marshalls Billfish Club presented numerous awards and trophies to many fishermen for their fishing talents; Kenneth Kramer won his first Atjang Paul Memorial Trophy, awarded annually to the fisherman who stands out for his sportsmanship
Asia Myanmar Myanmar's central bank has ordered companies with up to 35% foreign ownership to convert foreign currency into local, extending to more companies an existing rule aimed at easing pressure on the kyat
America Nicaragua The Nuns of the Mother Teresa Organisation have been forcefully expelled out of the country, causing them to write a letter the UN Secretary General stating how the regime is now overtaking religious organisations as well
Africa Comoros The Washili-Dimani District Health Centre, in the centre-east of Ngazidja and about 25 km from Moroni, built by the International Islamic Relief Organisation, looks to lack equipment and space for treatment
Africa Gabon The African Development Bank's recent national consultations with the government discussed the partnership and development priorities for 2023-2027, highlighting the country's economic opportunities
Africa Chad The ruling junta failed to reach an agreement with the opposition or the rebels and the national dialogue, initially scheduled for 15 February and already postponed to 10 May, has been postponed to 20 August
Africa Libya For many observers, the divisions that have torn Libya since 2011 have continued to prevent the presidential elections initially scheduled for December 2018 from taking place, with political and military figures entrenched in all camps