America Colombia Colombia has approved the export of surplus energy to Ecuador, which is facing a supply crisis, following a recovery in the country's reservoir levels due to recent rains; the exports are expected to be in two weeks
Europe Serbia The country received an investment-grade credit rating for the first time; 'S&P Global Ratings' raised the country's rating to 'BBB-' with a stable outlook, the Ministry of Finance announced
America Dominica As the global community prepares to observe World Mental Health Day tomorrow 10 October, Dominica expert Dr. Nadia Wallace emphasized the urgent need to prioritize mental health in the workplace as an essential component of occupational health and safety
Asia Pakistan Pakistan's startup ecosystem is showing strong signs of recovery, raising $15m in four key deals in Q3 2024, a 650% increase over the previous quarter
Africa Sudan The war in Sudan could cost countless more lives if immediate action is not taken: famine and disease are spreading as fighting intensifies and humanitarian workers struggle to gain access, said a senior World Health Organisation official
Europe Ukraine Members of the European Union and the European Parliament are expected to quickly implement all legislative procedures so that Ukraine can receive payments under a new loan worth €35 billion by the end of this year
Europe Vatican City The Pope, addressing the role of women in the Church, encouraged Jesuits "not to be afraid of anything" considering that the role of women is changing
America Saint Kitts and Nevis The government announced the official launch of the Citizenship by Investment Unit as a joint-stock company, strengthening the solidity of the programme and fostering its global reputation
Asia Bahrain Two proposed amendments were submitted by MP Kazim seeking to enhance legal protection for doctors and medical professionals in the course of their work in human medicine and dentistry; the goal would make them less vulnerable to arbitrary legal actions
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina Preliminary results of Sunday 6 local elections suggest Bosnia's major national parties kept their hold over most of the country's town halls, while performing less strongly in big urban centres
Oceania Solomon Islands The country officially acceded to the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation with the instrument of accession deposited by the Permanent Mission of Solomon Islands to the United Nations in New York on 4 October 2024
Asia Yemen The Higher Committee for Celebrations in Yemen declared 7 October a public holiday in the country to commemorate the events of ‘Al-Aqsa Flood’ operation
Oceania Tuvalu Tuvarian Prime Minister Feleti Penitala Teo criticised the UN's exclusion of Taiwan, calling it a 'hypocritical' act, in a meeting with President Lai Ching-te in Taipei during his official visit