America Costa Rica Water access became a hot topic after Institute of Aqueducts and Sewers said tariffs haven't been updated since 2018, foreseeing an abrupt increase; meanwhile, villages close to the capital recur to buying bottles to avoid contaminated, unhealthy water
Asia South Korea An entry ban on travelers of foreign nationality could be imposed again in the event of the emergence of more fatal COVID-19 variants or new infectious diseases, according to Peck Kyong-ran, newly-appointed as commissioner of the Korea Disease Control and
Europe Moldova The State Hydro-Meteorological Service has extended the yellow code of exceptional fire danger up to and including today
Africa Mozambique A new project in the village of Manhene seeks to change perceptions about violence against women in a country where half of all women marry before the age of 18 and, according to UN figures, more than one in five women have experienced violence
Europe Ukraine Despite the massive aid provided, the US appears more informed about the Russian army's moves and strategies than about those planned by the Ukraine, reportedly undecided about sharing its weaknesses - according to New York Times sources
Europe Monaco The Oceanographic Museum has unveiled its major new exhibition for the next two years, an immersive experience in the polar regions where visitors can discover the beauty, fragility and hope to be found there
Asia Palestine Israel's actions and financial difficulties have led to a shortage of medicines in Palestine, said local Health Minister Mai al-Kaila
Africa Kenya A five-year plan has been launched to enhance food and nutrition security amid final months of electoral campaign; severe drought has affected over three million people
Oceania Samoa Prime Minister has neither confirmed nor denied the abolition of the 30-day entry permit for Samoan nationals entering American Samoa, which could be beneficial to the country as a source of revenue
Africa Republic of the Congo Mr Pierre Ngolo, president of the upper house of the Congolese parliament, has called on the government to go all the way in its efforts to resolve the situation related to the recurring fuel shortage throughout the country
Europe United Kingdom The age at which people can buy tobacco products should be gradually increased, as raising the age from 18 is seen as a key factor in the plan to eradicate smoking by 2030; the recommendation is expected in a review for government to be made public soon
America Bolivia Human Rights Watch called on President Luis Arce to end the practice of parading detainees and suspected criminals in front of television cameras, as it violates the principle of presumption of innocence
Africa Eritrea Chinese Ambassador to Eritrea cut the ribbon to officially inaugurate the new Eritrean polymetallic mine, the Asmara Project; the mine is expected to have a 17-year life with production of copper, zinc, gold and silver
Asia Vietnam Over 60 experts participated in the traditional medicine seminar, discussing possible innovative solutions to eradicate treatments that use endangered wild animals and their derivatives