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
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo In the refugee camps around Goma, among the cities most involved in the clashes between rebels and the Congolese army, 80% of the women have suffered sexual violence
Africa Nigeria New demonstrations, dubbed 'Fearless October 1', will take place in the capital Abuja on Tuesday with citizens protesting against the cost of living crisis, and are scheduled to coincide with Nigeria's 64th anniversary of independence
Asia Japan Saturday 28 was a bittersweet day for panda-lovers across Japan: over 2.000 fans gathered at Ueno Zoo in Tokyo to bid their final tearful goodbyes - 1 minute each - to a beloved pair of giant pandas, Ri Ri and Shin Shin, before they departed to China
America United States The New York City Council passed a bill allowing pedestrians to cross the street at any time without adhering to traffic signals, it has now 30 days to became law if not vetoed by the Mayor; illegal since 1958, jaywalking carried a fine of up to $250
America Saint Kitts and Nevis The Nevis Island Ministry of Communications and Works Administration is collaborating with St. Kitts authorities on the multi-million dollar St. Peters Road Rehabilitation Project
Asia Vietnam Officials and agricultural experts learned the use of remotely piloted aerial vehicles for pesticide spraying during a recent training session in Hà Nội
Asia Jordan The official YouTube account of HRH Crown Prince Hussein in World Tourism Day posted a video showcasing Jordan's archaeological sites listed on the World Heritage List to promote local archaeological sites and enhance responsible tourism practices
Africa Seychelles The National Assembly unanimously adopted a motion to designate the language of the deaf in Seychelles as an official national language
Oceania Solomon Islands Head of delegation to the UN General Assembly reaffirmed the country's support for the implementation of the United Nations Fourth Decade for the Elimination of Colonialism
America Uruguay Uruguay's President Luis Lacalle Pou, in his final speech at the UN General Assembly, called for immediate international action regarding Venezuela, condemning the regime's authoritarianism and urging leaders to act now for the Venezuelan people
Europe North Macedonia The OSCE Transnational Threats Department held a training course in Idrizovo on the police gender response to violence against women and girls for a total of 505 police cadets (150 women and 355 men) from the Police Training Centre
Africa Sierra Leone The country will host an international diplomatic conference to finalise a legally binding global agreement on access to justice for survivors of sexual violence
Europe Slovenia The country received a positive assessment of its readiness to join the European Organisation for Nuclear Research as a full member from the CERN Council; entry is planned for early 2025