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
America Dominican Republic Sosúa beach will be regenerated with an investment of USD 600 million; rigorous tenders were launched for the project
Europe Latvia During the next heating season, the Latvian state will compensate for half of the increase in energy prices for households; the government's decision comes after reviewing the Ministry of Welfare's report
Europe Kosovo The government signed with Albania 19 new agreements and memoranda concerning the free movement of people and goods, as well as education, trade and tourism issues, at the eighth bilateral meeting
Asia Singapore A ferry service between the Tanah Merah terminal in Singapore and the Desaru Coast terminal in Johor, Malaysia, has been approved by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore after safety requirements were met
Europe Czech Republic According to a survey conducted by In IUSTIA, 76% of disabled people have experienced some form of violence in the last five years and only a fraction of those who have been assaulted have reported to the police
Asia Kyrgyzstan The Embassy of the United States, in cooperation with the American Film Showcase, hosted documentary filmmaker Risé Sanders-Weir for a series of workshops, screenings and discussions for local filmmakers and young people, ending today
America Costa Rica Jacó Beach has become smoke-free beach: a significant first step to stop cigarette pollution on beaches in the country
Asia Bahrain Bahrain's sovereign wealth fund Mumtalakat, which holds a 60 per cent stake in McLaren, expects the British racing team and supercar manufacturer to go public within two to three years, as stated by its CEO
America Dominica The Dominica Authority hosted an inward investment mission of 40 businessmen representing 12 companies from Guadeloupe to seek partnerships in key business sectors
Asia Armenia Economy Minister Vahan Kerobyan has signed a memorandum with Russia's Ministry of Economic Development on the creation of a centre for strategic development in Armenia
America Colombia Gustavo Petro has officially been elected as the country’s first ever left-winged president
Africa Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera announced that he has withdrawn the powers of his deputy, who allegedly received money from a businessman in a corruption case that could put his position in the balance
Europe Slovenia The country has urged member states to send a strong political signal to the Western Balkans; EU leaders will meet for a summit between 23 and 24 June which includes the topic of enlargement