Asia Indonesia After a 7,7 magnitude earthquake hit Flores, the scientific community said consecutive major earthquakes, (like Venezuela, Colombia) are normal: global earthquake rates remain steady, averaging about 16 major earthquakes, magnitude 7 or higher, each year
Europe Serbia Interior Minister Vulin stated that Western countries should apologise to Serbia rather than forcing it to become a "NATO footsoldier" in the war with Russia, saying that Belgrade will not allow itself to be dragged into the "wars of others"
America Brazil As Russia’s largest fertiliser importer, even though there is a fertiliser shortage, President Vladimir Putin ensured President Jair Bolsonaro that their fertiliser trade will remain uninterrupted
Africa Namibia Technology company Huawei is keen to collaborate and assist the country in becoming fully connected in line with its digital aspirations; a national broadband policy was launched in early 2020 to achieve reliable and affordable broadband access services
America Canada Biologist found tree in North Vancouver nearly as wide as a Boeing 747 cabin; the western red cedar measures between 4,8 and 5,8m in diameter and is one of the biggest and oldest found in BC
Europe Vatican City The Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See announces that the Holy See sells a property in 60 Sloane Avenue in London, UK
America Peru The ongoing protests at copper mines, caused by conflicts with indigenous territory, have decreased mining by 10,69% this past month
Asia Bhutan Of 7399 water sources currently used by the population, 25,1% are drying up while 0,9% have dried up, according to the assessment and mapping exercise coordinated by the Watershed Management Division of the Department of Forest and Park Services
Oceania Solomon Islands The Royal Police Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit has graduated 12 officers who completed level 2 of the International Mine Action Standard (IMAS) specialist operators course requirements
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Vincy Mas, a traditional colourful celebration of music, dance and Vincentian heritage attracting thousands of tourists, closes today with extra events and parades being the first edition after 2019
America Costa Rica The country has reached 98,58% of renewable electricity generation in the first half of this year; a trend maintained since 2015, thus consolidating the country a world-leading clean energy producer
America United States Another Supreme Court’s ruling causes confusion and brings the country years back: latest climate change ruling could dampen efforts by federal agencies to rein in the tech industry, which went largely unregulated for decades
Asia Palestine The bullet that killed Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh has been handed to American forensic experts, said the Palestinian Authority, as a step to resolve issue with Israel over the investigation into her death