Africa South Sudan Conditions for elections remain unfavorable, UN experts warned during a press conference in Juba after concluding their visit to South Sudan; planned December elections face risks from renewed violence, shrinking civic space, persistent impunity.
Asia Turkmenistan The country is going to become a member of the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation of the Islamic Development Bank, which main purpose is to promote trade of the member countries
Asia Taiwan The Cabinet is expected to approve this week a special bill for missile production drafted by the Ministry of National Defense, with a projected budget cap of US$ 8,67 billion, as China allegedly increases warplane incursions
Europe Netherlands The fact that many university cities do not have a record of how many students are enrolled without permanent residence worsens the difficulties foreign students have in finding accommodation in the country
Asia Georgia An Outlet Village is scheduled to open in 2022 in Tbilisi Free Zone, with 110 world premium brands stores; the project presented by the Prime Minister aims at increasing touristic potential of the country
Asia Oman Petroleum Development Oman - the country's largest oil and gas producer - has outlined a strategy to become a carbon neutral energy producer by 2050
Africa Ivory Coast To contrast widespread misinformation and low acceptance of the vaccine, a nationwide awareness campaign was launched, with mobile clinics and the support of influencers and religious or community leaders, with exemplary results for the area
Europe Malta Cabinet ministers have greeted Lybia's national unity PM Dbeibah and delegation on an official visit to discuss relations; flights between the two countries to resume soon
Europe Luxembourg After journalists gathered earlier this year calling on the government to make it easier for the media to access official documents, PM Bettel pledged his commitment to the issue, including the review of the 2018 Access to Government Documents Act
Asia Laos The upgrade of Road 13 North, the main arterial link to neighboring countries, is now over 40% complete; works are securing water drainage and safety for pedestrians
Asia Indonesia Calls for prison reform are rising after a fire in Tangerang Penintentiarity killed 44 inmates this week; pressure groups ask for the government to take responsibility and address persisting overcrowding problems
Asia Vietnam Offshore wind giant Orsted has signed an agreement with a Vietnamese conglomerate to develop a project off the southeastern coast; the country has, according to the developers, some of the best conditions for offshore wind power generation in Asia
Asia Lebanon After a 13-month vacuum, Lebanese leaders agreed to form a government of 24 ministers led by Najib Mikati; the turnaround follows intense international pressure, specially French
Africa Zimbabwe The Matetsi Victoria Falls Luxury Lodge has been elected best hotel in Africa; the US$ 12 million facility has been recognized with the Travel+Leisure Magazine Travel+Leisure World’s Best Awards