America Panama Recent incidents of African bees stinging occurred during Good Friday at a Stations of the Cross procession in Penonomé, were at least 50 required medical attention and one person died; scientists are investigating their habits and why they attack
Europe Poland The country has been facing major flooding caused by storm Boris, with damage to infrastructure and homes, thousands of people displaced and at least five deaths; PM Tusk claims the situation has been exacerbated by beaver activity along the rivers
Asia Taiwan The import ban imposed on certain foods from Fukushima area of Japan after major accident at the Fukushima Daichii nuclear power plant in 2011 has been lifted; it will be possible to import wild game, mushrooms and vegetable koshiabura again
America Bolivia Former Bolivian president Evo Morales has given current President Luis Arce a ultimatum to overhaul his cabinet, demanding the removal of ministers involved in corruption and drug trafficking, or face ongoing protests, as Morales led thousands in a march
Asia Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who won Sunday's elections in Sri Lanka, is 55 years old and is the most left-wing president in the country's history; he is the leader of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna, a party still described as Marxist-Leninist
Africa Liberia The National Commission on Disability revealed that the 2023 presidential and legislative elections were not free, transparent and fair in the context of free participation of those living with disabilities
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines The SeaMoss Association of St. Vincent & the Grenadines launched a recovery project for 10 women in the sea moss industry affected by Hurricane Beryl by assisting them in rebuilding their businesses and providing them with emotional support
Asia Iran Law to protect "family by promoting the culture of chastity and the hijab' tightens penalties for women who do not wear the veil in public with fines, restrictions on internet use, imprisonment, confiscation of vehicles and bans on travelling abroad
Africa Libya Banks should extend the period for withdrawing 50 dinar notes from customers until 31 December 2024, decided the Issuing Department of the Central Bank of Libya
Asia Kazakhstan More than half of the Kazakh citizens surveyed are ready to participate in the upcoming referendum on the construction of a nuclear power plant, according to a poll conducted by the Kazakh Institute for Strategic Studies
Africa Sao Tome and Principe 'The lives of the Sao Tomese will only change' with private investment, argued the Prime Minister, stating that negotiations with the International Monetary Fund have progressed and he hopes to 'close the deal' in October
Africa South Africa Unusually late snowstorms have hit coastal areas of South Africa in recent days, killing two people and forcing the closure of some of the country's major highways
Africa Ghana At least 30 protesters were arrested in Accra during a demonstration to denounce government inaction and corruption in the gold sector, which encourages illegal mining
Asia Qatar The country could record its highest number of tourists ever this year, having already welcomed almost 3,3 million visitors in the first eight months of 2024, a 26% increase over last year, when more than 4 million visitors were welcomed