America Colombia Colombia has approved the export of surplus energy to Ecuador, which is facing a supply crisis, following a recovery in the country's reservoir levels due to recent rains; the exports are expected to be in two weeks
America Costa Rica President Chaves is considering a controversial crocodile hunting season in response to recent attacks, though conservation experts warn it could harm the environment, arguing that they play a key role in ecosystem balance in Costa Rica
Africa Mozambique The political climate is uncertain and tense after the presidential elections; the ruling party, Frelimo, seems to be ahead, but accusations of electoral fraud, disputed results and a low turnout call into question the legitimacy of the electoral process
Asia Uzbekistan A Russian company will build a $100m aluminium can production unit in Navoi with an investment of $100m
America Antigua and Barbuda Secondary school students have apologized for a video surfaced on FB showing them performing a TikTok dance in their classroom, with explicit lyrics and suggestive dance moves; the students acknowledged their lapse in judgment and regretted their actions
Europe Belgium Scientists from the Université Libre de Bruxelles and the Royal Observatory of Belgium are collaborating on the Ommegang science project, aimed at detecting tiny black holes passing close to the Earth
America Ecuador Ecuador, amid its worst drought in six decades and severe power shortages, announced the elimination of electricity subsidies for mining companies, redirecting support to those most in need
Africa Sudan Sudanese students who have left the country due to war and wish to obtain higher education in Somalia will receive scholarships
Asia Sri Lanka Sri Lanka has decided to apply for membership of the BRICS and the New Development Bank; Foreign Minister says neither he nor the new president will be able to attend the October summit in Russia for the upcoming parliamentary elections of 14 November
Africa Equatorial Guinea The new terminal at Bata International Airport, described as a monumental infrastructure that meets all operational safety standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organisation, was inaugurated by the presidential couple
Europe Moldova A study on the reuse of treated wastewater in agriculture has been launched by the Ministry of the Environment of Moldova, in cooperation with the Stockholm Environment Institute
Asia Israel The government has turned to the defense industry to bolster the military’s ability to intercept aerial drones; a competition was launched among eight large and small firms including Elbit, Rafael and Israel Aerospace Industries
Asia Kuwait A wave of resignations has swept the Ministry of Education, which is fighting with a wave of retirement requests, as some 2.500 employees in educational, supervisory and administrative roles seek to leave their places
Africa Namibia The Namibia Airports Company announced profits of US$40,8 million for the 2023/2024 fiscal year, more than double those recorded in the previous fiscal period