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 Belarus A Belarus-Latin America forum will be held in Moscow at the Commercial and Cultural Complex of the Belarusian Embassy today
America Venezuela Newly elect Colombian president Gustavo Petro has opened the binational border with Venezuela; the Venezuelan state has announced that this will bring tremendous economic benefits to the region and marks the beginning of a renewed relationship
Europe Iceland The Icelandic road administration has opened the road to Landmannalaugar via the Sigalda power station, marking a late start to the summer season in this part of the Highlands
Europe Luxembourg Free sunscreen stations have been installed across the country, with the Luxembourg Cancer Foundation operating 19 stations, each of which distributes free sunscreen and offers advice on how to protect from the sun
Asia Bhutan Bhutan's spiritual leader made history this week by introducing women's monastic ordination, or Bhikshuni, after many years of debate and indecision
Europe Greece Authorities approved a new project for a hotel complex, golf course, heliport, tourist village, marina and renewable energy facilities in Saronida, creating more than 800 permanent jobs and over 1.200 positions during construction
Asia Kazakhstan The level of investment in fixed assets is expected to reach 25,1% of GDP, while the inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) is expected to account for $25,5bn in 2026
America Uruguay During the past two years, public workers have lost approximately 6% of their real wage due to inflation, causing them to temporarily block major public institutions and demand the state a wage raise
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina The agreement between producers and millers in BiH has not been reached as there was no agreement on the purchase price; a new agreement will be sought today
Africa eSwatini Ntsika Kota has become the first Eswatini to win the 2022 Commonwealth short story award, with the short story "And the earth drank deep"
Asia India The Reserve Bank of India has informed fintech startups that it is banning the practice of loading non-bank prepaid payment instruments, like prepaid cards; the move may threaten the existence of many of the fintech startups
America Canada Many citizens are unaware of the of forced child labour in the products they buy according to World Vision Canada, a non-profit agency - though government Bill S-211 would mandate Canadian firms to check supply chain to protect workers
America Barbados Technical problems that occurred in the testing phase of registration for the new Trident ID Card have been resolved and the next phase where the public will be able to register begins today as planned