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
America Ecuador Ecuador, amid its worst drought in six decades and severe power shortages, announced the elimination of electricity subsidies for mining companies, redirecting support to those most in need
Asia Turkmenistan UNICEF launched a water management initiative at the UN House in Turkmenistan, focusing on improving water use and integrating practices into local management
America Bolivia Former Bolivian President Evo Morales threatened to block major roads if prosecutors pursue his arrest for alleged crimes of "human trafficking" and "statutory rape," with his supporters vowing national roadblocks in defense
Africa Namibia The Namibia Airports Company announced profits of US$40,8 million for the 2023/2024 fiscal year, more than double those recorded in the previous fiscal period
Asia Bhutan Government is expanding mental health services nationwide through The PEMA Center, which offers key helpline support and early intervention programs, focusing on reducing mental health stigma and providing accessible care across the country
Asia Japan Researchers at the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology and Shikoku Electric Power are conducting a project exploring the potential of soil microbes for use in fuel cells, as they could serve as a clean, long-lasting, and affordable power source
Europe Iceland The fee to participate in breast cancer screening has been drastically reduced from ISK 6.098 (€40) to ISK 500 (around 3 euros) at the breast centre in Eiríksgata, hoping to encourage demographic groups that access screening less, such as foreign women
Asia India The city of Kolkata looks set to decommission its iconic trams, in operation since 1873 and India's oldest tram, after a lack of investment, inadequate maintenance and a sharp decline in passenger numbers led to a decline in their status in recent decades
Europe Hungary Semmelweis University's free symptom control app, Semmelweis HELP, has been expanded to cover adult diseases such as ophthalmology, obstetrics, gynaecology and general medicine, reports the university's official website
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo The malaria vaccine in child care will be officially introduced in the country at the end of October in accordance with the global strategy to eliminate malaria by 2030
Africa Benin The Republic of Benin and Togo owe Nigeria $5,79m for energy consumed in the second quarter of 2024, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission said
Africa Guinea The Bossou Environmental Research Institute recently launched an extensive census campaign of chimpanzees in the Nimba Mountains, in collaboration with American, Swiss and Guinean researchers
Africa Angola The third edition of the International Jazz Festival ANGOJAZZ, paying tribute to local jazz savvy Jeronimo Belo, saw the participation of 60 performers from Germany, Belgium, France, Portugal, Cuba, Venezuela with focus on training female Angolan artists