Asia China "An open-source artificial intelligence zone" aimed at BRICS nations has been proposed by President Xi Jinping's at the BRICS summit in New Delhi, yet another sign of the increasingly fierce race for technological supremacy with the US
Asia Maldives Maldives launches Halal Travel platform and related travel magazine for Muslim tourists
Asia Kuwait The National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters announced it is playing an active role in preserving historic buildings considered national heritage
Europe Vatican City The Holy See has launched a three-part webinar series entitled “Food for Life, Food Justice, Food for All" starting today, ahead of UN Food Systems Summit, that will take place in autumn
Asia Brunei Royal Brunei Airlines launched a Covid-19 digital travel pass, where passengers will be able to proof vaccination through mobile app
Asia Cambodia The Ministry of Public Works and Transport and Koh Kong provincial hall presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new port worth US$1.5 million
America Chile Yesterday saw the conclusion of local elections in which the population has chosen members to a special panel that will draw up a new constitution as well as state and local officials
Europe Czech Republic Czech town Kyjov gave its 2.000 residents money to spend in local shops and cafes badly hit by lockdowns, in the form of digital vouchers marketed as a special local currency
America Brazil This year's Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Awards has been won by the Hotel Colline De France, in Gramado, Rio Grande do Sul
Africa Chad Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has offered support to the new leader, General Mahamat Idriss Deby, promising continued collaboration during an official visit to the capital Abuja
Oceania Australia Two "Regional Climate Alliances" will be set up this year in Western Australia, with a State government commitment of $500,000 to support local government collaboration on climate change
Africa Cameroon Represented by 28-year-old Angele Kossinda, the country participated in Miss Universe beauty contest for the very first time
America Dominica Dominica-born author Joanne Skerrett won a publishing contract with Red Hen Press for her latest novel titled "Island Man", with Hurricane Maria at its center
Africa Central African Republic Clean water for drinking and cooking was provided to communities in Bangui by the contingent of Rwanda Formed Police Unit One