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 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 Guinea-Bissau The National Electoral Commission promoted courses for polling station trainers, one of the 'indelible milestones' according to the President M'Pabi Cabi
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
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
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 Malaysia The budget for 2025 will include changes to subsidies for sugar, domestically produced white rice and RON95 petrol, and will likely introduce further cuts in subsidies and new taxes to strengthen the fiscal position ahead of declining government revenues
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
America Trinidad and Tobago Drink manufacturer SM Jaleel, one of the largest non-oil exporters within the nation, celebrated 100 years of operation as a company, promising a commitment to both technological and human resources within the coming century as it steps into the future
Africa Gabon The Gabonese parliament's report on the draft of the country's new constitution, which is part of the timetable set by the Committee for Transition and Institutional Restoration, was presented to the Transition President
Africa Angola Rice production will be increased through a programme of development and technical advice, with the aim of reducing imports of a product of which the country purchases around 400.000 tonnes annually
Europe Albania Plans to close the existing port of Durres and develop a new one some 6 km further north have been derailed, as the tender process for the development of the first phase of the new port failed to attract bidders
Europe Belgium Local elections held on 13 October saw lukewarm participation and delivered results that partially deceived predictions, with far- and centre-right less successful than expected; experts commented that the so-called 'blue wave' found a 'red wall'