America Uruguay To restore police presence on the streets is priority for Montevideo's new police chief, who rejects the idea of heavy hand, defends use of armored vehicles to protect officers, maintains that Uruguay is far from falling into violence as Central America
Asia Iran The ban on importing Apple's latest products has been lifted; the ban on importing iPhones had been in place since 2023 and now the models 14, 15 and 16 will be also registered in Iran
Africa Liberia Liberia and Sierra Leone have established a partnership as part of efforts to advance the fight against drugs and drug abuse
Europe San Marino Non-profit organisation APAS Association for the Protection of Animals of San Marino denounced, following a serious incident of ill-treatment of a dog, that penalties are too soft, expressing anger and concern at such violence being perpetrated
America Saint Kitts and Nevis The inaugural National Dialogue on Indoor Air Quality 'Understanding the Challenges and Finding Solutions' was held in St. Kitts; keynote speaker Dr. Steve D. Whittaker underlined the critical need for cleaner indoor environments
Africa Mauritius Mauritius Meteorological Services outlined the 2024-2025 summer outlook for the Republic, with the aim of keeping the population informed and prepared for the coming season
America Nicaragua No international organization mission may enter Nicaragua without prior invitation from President Daniel Ortega's government; the country gave notice to the Inter-Parliamentary Union emphasizing Nicaragua's sovereignty and self-determination
Africa Gambia The Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital hosted a breast and cervical cancer screening event supported by China Medical Team, WHO, Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare, the Gambian National Cancer Control Programme and the Banjul Municipality
Africa Guinea 53 political parties have been dissolved by the authorities, who have put 54 others under observation; the transitional government has yet to announce a date for elections
Europe Monaco In an effort to improve transparency and accountability, the government has announced new legal requirements for companies and economic interest groups operating in the Principality
Asia Pakistan The 4th Karachi Biennale opened at Bagh Ibne Qasim: works by 40 artists from 10 countries highlight food security in Pakistan's climate challenges; the biennale explored historical influences on food systems and awarded emerging Pakistani talents
Africa South Sudan The South Sudan Football Federation faces financial problems, as revealed by President Madout; the stadium only earns money to cover basic costs, which limits what the federation can do
Oceania Marshall Islands Mulan John is the country' new lawyer; after being sworn in she has been admitted to the Marshall Islands Bar during a ceremony
Africa Gabon Giants of Africa, the basketball organisation founded by Masai Ujiri, president of the Toronto Raptors, announced its inaugural visit to Gabon to host a basketball camp