Asia Thailand Rubella has been eliminated in Thailand as a public health threat, achieving the WHO criteria for interruption of endemic transmission; imported cases is now the key concern, especially for infections during pregnancy
Asia Palestine Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh travelled to Doha, Qatar, to discuss the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, having debated the topic with EU Special Representative for the Middle East Peace Process last week
Africa Ivory Coast Football player Didier Drogba received an honorary degree from the University of Sciences and Technology of Africa network for charitable work in the country
Oceania Nauru Bendigo Bank Agency celebrated its 6th anniversary after establishing a banking service for citizens in 2015
Europe Monaco Researchers at Monaco’s Scientific Centre launched a marine experiment to improve coral reproduction with the support of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation
Africa Mauritania The tourism federation has elected its new executive board and delegates to the general congress of the national union of Mauritanian employers
Europe Iceland There is huge demand for helicopter tours over the eruption site at Fagradalsfjall mountain, with bookings made weeks in advance
Europe Greece The UN World Tourism Organization will collaborate with the Ministry of Tourism to establish a first research station dedicated to measuring the sustainable development of coastal and maritime tourism across the Mediterranean
America Venezuela The country will purchase and manufacture Russia's EpiVacCorona vaccine - announcement has been made by Vice President Delcy Rodriguez
Oceania Palau The bureau of marine resource is currently in negotiation to secure right price and buyer for export of whole Trochus harvest, after declaring season will open in 2 weeks
America Dominica Over 20 entrepreneurs will receive training in micro and small business developing topics from the Dominica Youth Business Trust, hosting from today the 25th installment of the Small Business Assistant Facility Program
Europe Luxembourg François Bausch, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, speaks today at the launch event of the World Climate and Security Report 2021
Asia Maldives Two Maldivian police officers have been commended for their bravery after saving a family from drowning in Lakshadweep (India) while they were undergoing training at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy