Asia Vietnam Technology will help authorities locate and repatriate the remains of war martyrs, the soldiers who died in the Vietnam War; Deputy PM ordered the use of DNA testing, digital archives and mapping to identify remains and return them to families
Europe Bulgaria Speeding remains the most common offence, with 302.949 violations recorded in Sofia this year, over 32.000 more than the previous year
Africa Botswana The first batch of locally assembled electric vehicles was presented in capital Gaborone with the support of two Chinese vehicle manufacturers
America Guyana Guyana is advancing toward the 30x30 conservation goal by integrating its Low Carbon Development Strategy with biodiversity initiatives, expanding protected areas, and engaging Indigenous communities in climate finance
Asia Azerbaijan Azerbaijan is ranked 'Not Free' in the 'Internet Freedom 2024' report published by Freedom House, a human rights organisation; with a score of 34, it down 3 points from the previous edition
Europe Belgium The first six months of 2024 saw a record number of Belgians shopping online, while online shops in Belgium recorded a 5% increase in turnover and transactions
America Grenada The Grenada Tourism Authority unveiled the 'A World Adrift' underwater sculpture park located off the northern coast of Carriacou, created by world-renowned sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor
Africa Eritrea A new drinking water project to serve thousands of residents through solar-powered water distribution centres was inaugurated on 10 October in the Habero sub-zone of the Anseba region; over $500.000 were invested
Africa Algeria The Algerian National Agency for the Development of Hydrocarbon Resources has announced the launch of an international tender for upstream oil and gas projects, called 'Algeria Bid Round 2024'
Asia Lebanon WHO in Lebanon is working to curb cholera cases before a few reported occurrences spread, bringing health risks even more difficult to manage amidst the conflict
America Guatemala Indigenous communities in Guatemala met with UN water rights experts to discuss strategies for protecting rivers and lakes, considering water a common good, and advocating for inclusive water management and legislation that prioritizes indigenous needs
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 Zimbabwe Approximately 4.000 local and foreign white farmers who lost land and property over 20 years ago in farm confiscations aimed at righting certain wrongs of colonialism will be reimbursed
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