America Panama A tanker paid a record $5,3 million for priority passage through the Panama Canal before the number of daily transits will be reduced due to the El Niño weather phenomenon; rainfall deficits and drought deplete water reserves needed to operate the canal
Africa Libya Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs Omar Katti stressed the need for Italian companies to return and resume major construction projects, including a highway linking eastern and western Libya, as well as the reconstruction of Tripoli's international airport
Africa Mauritania With the support of the ILO, the country is combating hazardous child labour, which affects nearly 24.516 children between the ages of 5 and 17, or 37,6% according to the latest Mauritania Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey
Oceania Solomon Islands The Guadalcanal provincial executive has taken the decision to temporarily close the Corona market in the far east of Honiara, banning the buying and selling of produce until further notice to avoid any large gathering
Africa Seychelles Transport Minister Derjacques yesterday visited ongoing road projects undertaken by the Seychelles Land Transport Authority, and expressed his satisfaction with the ongoing progress which he said will bring great benefits to the local population
Asia Turkey A team of 20 Turkish researchers has joined the sixth polar expedition at the Turkish research camp located on Horseshoe Island in Antarctica, with 750 kilograms of personal and research equipment adding to the 2 tonnes previously delivered
Asia Kazakhstan The country has resumed air travel with 25 countries at a rate of 257 flights per week, almost reaching pre-pandemic numbers, reports the Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development
Africa eSwatini Students gathered at the Luyengo campus of the University of Eswatini burnt the portrait of King Mswati III, amid pro-democracy demonstrations showing no sign of letting up
Asia Bangladesh Friendship Hospital in Satkhira, a cyclone-prone district at risk from sea-level rise, won the prestigious RIBA International Prize 2021 for its integration with the surrounding countryside and provision of an uplifting and inviting experience
Asia North Korea The country has reorganised its agriculture ministry into a new agricultural commission after leader Kim Jong Un promised to tackle food shortages by prioritising food policies
Asia Myanmar The US government has warned companies to be extremely cautious about doing business in the country, citing the risks of being linked to a military government involved in lawlessness and human rights abuses
Europe Latvia The Riga Municipal Council has approved the municipal budget for this year with three priority directions outlined: social welfare, salaries and infrastructure; revenues are planned at €996 million, €11 million more than in 2021
Europe Ireland The country has the 17th highest fuel prices in the world: over the past year, fuel prices have risen by a third and are close to the highest levels ever recorded
America Grenada Chief Medical Officer Shawn Charles has assured that "schools are a safe environment for students", even amid reports of Covid-19 cases among teachers and students after the resumption in attendance last week