Asia Philippines An Air Quality Index has been issued amid temporary haze from Indonesian forest fires; The Health Department advised residents to wear masks, limit outdoor activities, and remain indoor if possible
America Dominican Republic Almost 40% of deliveries in the country's hospitals are to Haitian nationals, according to a report by the Ministry of Public Health denouncing the presence of illegal Haitian immigrants who exploit the national system
Africa Sao Tome and Principe The Agricultural Production Survey 2021 has been presented: it is an antechamber to agricultural census that guides strategies, policies and production knowledge for the agriculture and livestock sector
Asia Cambodia With the slogan 'one helmet, one life' today ends the 5th safe driving campaign organized in Phnom Penh by government, civil society organizations and private sector to encourage obedience to road traffic laws and reduce casualties
America Cuba The 502nd anniversary of the Villa de San Cristóbal de La Habana today will be celebrated with a wide-ranging offer of cultural, recreational and sporting activities
Oceania Kiribati After banning fishing and other commercial activities in the Phoenix Islands Protected Area in 2006, the country has now lifted the closure to commercial fishing in the world's largest marine reserve; there are suspicions that China influenced it
Europe Poland The Arctowski research station on King George Island, dubbed "informal embassy in Antarctica", is being renovated to continue scientific research; founded in 1977, sea waters have intruded up to a meter from main building
America Saint Kitts and Nevis Non-profit Sandy Point Benevolent Society, New York-based, held a virtual event to share its successes and solicit public attention, raising funds to support its ongoing work in the country
America Saint Lucia Police officers and firefighters highlighted their work challenges faced in the last months during a visit of Home Affairs Minister Virginia Albert-Poyotte to the Babonneau Police and Fire Stations
Asia Cyprus During the 16th Cyprus International Film Festival, the Disability Film Festival, an event on the subject of disability organized by the Centre for Social Innovation, is taking place today and tomorrow at Artos House in Nicosia, with free admission
Oceania Nauru Nauru Airlines has issued a request for proposal for a Boeing 737 next generation aircraft; currently owning 5, the company dedicates three to passengers and two to airfreight
Asia Qatar The University of Qatar has launched its unique Intelligent School System for Solar Energy, which targets high school students to participate in their engineering skills by designing a 'solar tracker'
Asia Kuwait After Emir accepted resignation upon try to end feud that has delayed fiscal reforms, outgoing government is asked to remain in caretaker capacity until new cabinet is formed
Europe Italy Valentino Rossi was celebrated at the end of his last race yesterday; the 42-year-old ‘motorbike legend’, who had announced his retirement in August, has recorded 26 seasons in the sport, won 9 world titles and 115 races and earned 235 podium finishes