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
Africa Liberia Accurate information on migration movements from Liberia is now available on the Liberian website www.wakawell.info, launched by IOM through its Migrants as Messengers project to reduce human trafficking and raise awareness for safe migration
America Peru The ongoing protests at copper mines, caused by conflicts with indigenous territory, have decreased mining by 10,69% this past month
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
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
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 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
Africa Mali The Takuba task force, led by France and composed of EU special forces, has officially ceased operations in the country
America Saint Kitts and Nevis Works for the necessary renovation of the New Road Family Park in St. Peters is expected to be completed in October, facilitated by the Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of China in Taiwan
Europe Liechtenstein 300 years old traditional cheese should be produced with milk from Liechtenstein only according to the production specification lately discussed, but not yet signed
Asia Qatar Nearly 90 million vehicles have entered The Pearl Island since 2016, with an increase of 77% in 2021 compared to 2016, according to data of United Development Company, the master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands
Africa Ethiopia The Addis Ababa government recently launched the fourth phase of the Green Legacy initiative, launched in 2019, which aims to achieve the target of 20 billion trees planted in four years by the end of 2022
Asia Jordan The director of the Jordanian Farmers' Union said sacrifice prices will be about 20% higher than Eid al-Adha (July 9-13 2022 ) prices last year due to the high operational costs of fodder, which have increased globally
Africa Guinea The Chimpanzee Conservation Centre helps puppies that are left alone or have been injured to find their freedom; the country is a crucial hub for traffickers, who capture the puppies to sell them as pets