America El Salvador The country's volcanoes could be rented out for Bitcoin mining, leveraging geothermal energy, proposed El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele as the nation continues its push to lead global cryptocurrency adoption
Asia Iraq The country is actively pursuing foreign investment to reduce its notorious gas flaring; Hamid Younis Al-Zobaie, Deputy Oil Minister, described Iraq as 'one of the worst offenders' of gas flaring, a major source of CO2 emissions, methane and black soot
America Mexico Hundreds of soldiers and National Guard officers were deployed in Michoacan to protect lime growers facing cartel extortion, providing security after many lime facilities temporarily shut down due to demands from gangs
America El Salvador Human rights groups are calling for genetic of missing people, believed to have been buried in clandestine graves by gang members; around 51 sites have been found that potentially contain victims' remains; government is taking action and began excavating
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 Brunei The Muara Port Expansion Project, a key initiative to upgrade Brunei's primary port, was the focus of a stakeholder engagement session hosted by the Muara Port Company
Africa Ghana Fonio, an ancient cereal cultivated in West Africa, is the focus of a project by FAO and the Ministry of Food to encourage the production of the cereal that was historically grown by women in the north of the country
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
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
Africa Uganda Emergency Services Report launched in Entebbe in 2023 highlights that motorists lack basic skills to respond to emergencies and road accidents, while Uganda still lacks enough ambulances and manpower to support emergency health services across the country
Africa Equatorial Guinea The new terminal at Bata International Airport, described as a monumental infrastructure that meets all operational safety standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organisation, was inaugurated by the presidential couple
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
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