Asia Syria Syria TV pointed out that Cybercrime Law promulgated under Assad's government, considered a danger for free speech, hasn't been addressed by the transitional government so far, while its revision would be key in dismantling authoritarianism mechanism
Africa Malawi The Malawi Law Society issued a firm call to action to curb the rise of political violence following the recent street protest: in a public statement, MLS reminded President Lazarus Chakwera of his sworn duty to uphold peace and unity in the nation
Asia Maldives The Kulhudhuffushi City Knowledge Centre, opened by the municipality, was established together with a public library and a wellness centre; the new space for the community will be hub to foster learning, growth and mutual engagement
Asia Oman The Duqm Special Economic Zone celebrated the inauguration of the fish canning and value-added products complex, operated by the International Seafood Company, a subsidiary of the Fisheries Development Oman
Africa Algeria A detention order was issued against Algerian-French writer Boualem Sansal at the court in Dar El Beida, Algiers; official Algerian news agency Aps called Sansal a 'pseudo-intellectual worshipped by the French extreme right'
America Guyana Guyana and Brazil have signed an agreement under the International Road Transport Agreement establishing new direct bus routes between the two countries, operating daily or twice daily
Asia Pakistan Islamabad has been placed under a security lockdown to prevent supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan from marching to the city as part of the nationwide protests to seek his release; internet services are off in areas of security concerns
America Dominican Republic Electricity fraud, namely illegal connections in homes, shops and shopping centres to obtain power, represents a financial deficit of approximately US$150-200 million, according to the president of the Unified Council of Distributed Enterprises
Asia Malaysia Sultan Sharafuddin of Selangor has instructed JAIS to ensure all preachers in the state are accredited, have extensive Islamic knowledge, and follow state regulations; sermons should align with Islamic teachings, remain apolitical and prevent discord
America Mexico A new platform to enable patients to report incomplete medication prescriptions has been launched; the initiative enhances healthcare delivery by connecting health institutions to patients, ensuring access to correct medications
Europe Czech Republic For the first time since records began, the average annual temperature in the country is expected to exceed 10 degrees Celsius in 2024; if November and December maintain average conditions, the annual average will reach 10,3°C
America Guatemala Volcán de Fuego has intensified its activity, with explosions reaching up to 4.800 meters and its ashfall affecting communities like Antigua Guatemala and Alotenango, prompting authorities to warn against approaching the volcano
Asia Cambodia Leading demining organization HALO Trust organized a march at iconic Angkor Wat to raise awareness about the threat of landmines; millions remain buried in the region, posing risks to lives and blocking development
America Jamaica Jamaica was selected as pilot for the International Labour Organisation's Just Transition project, which aims at highlighting the impact of climate change on workers and strategies to protect and empower them