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
Asia Turkmenistan A group of military personnel and employees of the country's security agencies have been presented with medals on the occasion of the 33rd anniversary of Turkmenistan's independence on 27 September
America Suriname Suriname's President Santokhi met with Dutch Prime Minister Schoof to discuss strengthening ties between their nations, confirming continued political cooperation, support for Suriname's healthcare, and progress on slavery reparations discussions
Asia Singapore A hotline that the public can access at all hours for scam-related questions has been activated as part of an anti-scam resource package known as ScamShield Suite
Oceania Tuvalu PM Feleti Teo told the UN General Assembly that Pacific states expect their membership of the UN and its specialised agencies to be permanent, despite the impact of climate change
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
America Paraguay A bill establishing daylight saving time throughout the entire year has been approved by the Chamber of Deputies, thus setting the official time at GMT-3 and aligning with countries like Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile
Asia Bhutan The Bhutan Innovation Forum will host over 35 sessions and discussions with around 100 national and international speakers on sustainable development and conscious entrepreneurship between 1 and 3 October at Dungkar Dzong in Pangbisa, Paro
Asia United Arab Emirates On the occasion of World Heart Day, 29 September, Dubai Health announced the 2024 edition of the 'Nabadat' campaign to provide life-saving cardiac treatment to a total of 50 patients with congenital heart defects who cannot afford treatment
Africa Seychelles The National Assembly unanimously adopted a motion to designate the language of the deaf in Seychelles as an official national language
Oceania Palau The Peace Corps programme will be reinstated in Palau with agreement formalised between Minister Caleb Udui Jr. and US Peace Corps Director Carol Spahn
Asia Oman A decrease of about 93% in dengue fever cases, compared to the previous season, show the effectiveness of the 2023-2024 contrast plan
Africa Tunisia A majority of Tunisian MPs approved a law transferring electoral supervision powers from the independent administrative court to the country's general courts of appeal
America Panama Panama City commissioners declared a 72-hour state of emergency due to Hurricane Helene, with the option to extend it, allowing officials to enhance storm preparedness, track resources, and ensure a swift response if the storm intensifies