Europe Switzerland Supermarket chains Coop and Migros are recalling cheese products due to a possible risk of salmonella; contaminated Kräuterbrie soft cheese found at Landbrügg dairy triggered the measure and the dairy's decision to recall its entire product range
Oceania Kiribati New parliamentarian Ruth Cross Kwansing said she wanted to help move the country from a situation of 'over-dependence' on received support to greater self-sufficiency, backing incumbent president Taneti Maamau, a staunch supporter of Beijing
Africa Mauritius A workshop on the Central Electricity Board Agrivoltaics Scheme, which aims to promote national energy and food security objectives, opened in Long Mountain
Europe Moldova President Maia Sandu urged citizens to participate massively in the referendum next October, in order to include in the Constitution the way they want
Asia Sri Lanka Two of the pregnant dogs recently added to the police department have given birth to 13 puppies and will strengthen the work of the team, the Police Media Division announced
Asia Yemen The country will not back down from its position, the Defence Minister firmly stated, emphasising that it is not open to negotiations or compromise
Africa Togo A competition to recruit over 4.000 teachers has been launched by the Ministry of Labour; candidates must be at least 18 years old and no older than 40 and must pass written tests on 7 December at examination centres
Asia Kyrgyzstan The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan banned banks from making payments under contracts without actual delivery of goods and services in the country as of the end of September
Asia Palestine The Palestinian territories have seen an 85% drop in illiteracy rates over the past two decades, the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics said
Oceania Micronesia A multinational team representing five Pacific nations kicked off the fourth Pacific Partnership 2024-2 mission in Yap, bringing together some 70 participants from Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand and the United States
Europe Estonia Plan in Tallinn proposing the construction of the Rävala Gallery shopping and business district was challenged in court by residents of a neighbouring flat association because it is too big and obstructs their view
Africa Tunisia A few weeks before the presidential elections, socio-economic indicators are improving: GDP is improving at 1%, according to the National Institute of Statistics, and the unemployment rate is dropping to 16%
America Peru 37 Indigenous land titles were granted in Peru in record time through a collaboration between NGOs and the government, using an innovative, low-cost process; this method significantly reduces deforestation and strengthens Indigenous rights
Africa Malawi 1.000 tonnes of rice were received from India as humanitarian aid to combat the severe drought caused by the El Niño phenomenon and alleviate the food crisis