Africa Morocco Rivalry between Morocco and Algeria has a new geopolitical battlefield in the Sahel, where they are deploying radically different strategies; the area is under geopolitical reconstruction after the vacuum left by French withdrawal and the rise of Russia
Europe France The "Wrapped" installation at the Arc de Triomphe ends today, an artistic tribute and realisation of the late artist Christo's dream of turning the monument into a "Living Object", which has been covered with 25.000 square metres of fabric
Europe Sweden AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, born on Oct 3 1981, has been recalled to his national team for the upcoming World Cup qualifying matches, making it an international return at the age of 40
Asia Qatar Official confirmation about the country hosting a Formula One race for the first time this year and for 10 years from 2023 has arrived; the race will begin under the floodlights at 6pm local time on 21 November at the Losail International Circuit
Asia Kuwait In order to build 25.000 new houses on the site, all the tyres from a huge cemetery created were moved to a new location in al-Salmi, where they should be effectively recycled and turned into consumer products
Africa Nigeria Nigerian dried fruit company ReelFruit has raised US$3m in Series A funding to expand production with a new factory, more product development, building of export opportunities
Europe Greece The government has called for a review of the total ban on blood donation by men in same-sex relationships as, according to Minister for Health Thanos Plevris, the law does not reflect updated medical data
Asia China According to a new study by Xian Jiaotong University, the population could fall much faster than expected and be halved within the next 45 years
Europe Bulgaria The population census will officially end today; projections of 17 January 2021 saw the inhabitants estimated to reach 6.922.566 people; the country has the lowest average life expectancy among EU states
Asia Nepal Shuklaphanta National Park is now welcoming domestic and international tourists after five months of closure, with attractions like rafting, camping, fishing fully open while elephant safari is still unavailable
Asia Oman UAE-based Indian entrepreneur Shamsheer Vayalil is among the first investors to receive Oman's long-term residency card, designed to incentivise expatriates to make further investments in the country
Africa Gambia The Commission charged with shedding light on crimes committed during the reign of former President Yahya Jammeh has postponed the presentation of its final report, a worrying postponement for the families of the victims amid a tense political climate
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina The Government of Republika Srpska has approved the decision to declare 'Vrela Sana' a natural monument, thus opening up many opportunities for the development of responsible and sustainable tourism
Asia Azerbaijan According to the Financial Times latest report the country is leader among the CIS nations in terms of Covid-19 vaccination coverage, with 34% of fully immunized citizens