Africa Mauritania The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has launched an emergency fundraising appeal to help the Mauritanian Red Crescent expand its response to the influx of Malian refugees
Africa South Africa The country has ordered Taiwan to move its embassy from Pretoria to Johannesburg by the end of the month, a final sign of strengthening relations with China
America Uruguay A new cannabis variety, ‘Épsilon,’ with higher THC levels, is now available in pharmacies under the country’s regulated system, making it the strongest option offered since Uruguay became the first nation to legalize cannabis
Africa Burkina Faso Over 350 people accused of hostile behaviour and terrorist espionage were arrested, according to a statement issued by the Burkinabé government's Information Service
Asia Jordan The army has called on Jordanian males aged 18-40 to rectify their status by obtaining a valid military service booklet to avoid travel delay, while males over 40 must ensure they hold a military subscription exemption that certifies they reached the age
Africa Sierra Leone Freetown will host the Women in Tourism Regional Congress later this month, a pivotal three-day event aimed at reshaping tourism landscape and opportunities for African women through enhanced education, technological innovation and improved finance access
Asia Armenia Over 960 people in Armenia were attacked by animals in August, according to data from the Statistical Committee; 322 of the cases were recorded in rural communities, most cases were dog attacks and 55,2% of the victims were minors
Europe Serbia Organised screening for early diagnosis of lung cancer will begin in November in Serbia, that would thus become the first country in the Western Balkans to promote early diagnose in this way
Africa Benin During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, held annually in October, doctors emphasised the "very important" role that religious leaders could play in "demystifying breast cancer"
Europe Austria Innio Group reported that it commissioned a 1 MW hydrogen cogeneration plant in Austria at the beginning of the heating season
Asia South Korea Special tourist zones, introduced under the Tourism Promotion Act in 1993 and established to attract foreign visitors to boost local economies, have largely fallen short of their goals, according to latest data from municipal administrations
Europe Ukraine Two rehabilitation centres will be opened for children repatriated to Ukraine after being taken to Russia, with the support of France
Africa Mauritania Mauritania is hosting over 262.000 refugees from Mali, mostly women and children, estimates UN refugee agency
Asia Iran Statements by the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, who said that Tehran is ready to negotiate with France on the implementation of a UN resolution concerning southern Lebanon, have been challenged by Lebanon's interim Prime Minister