Oceania Marshall Islands The fish aggregation devices FADs that fishing boats use to make catches easier, lately equipped with satellite communications gear to pinpoint location, are now being built by drug cartels that wrap packs of cocaine and radio transponders to trace troves
America Venezuela The Venezuelan government has canceled the passports of dozens of journalists and human rights activists, as part of a broader crackdown on opposition following President Nicolás Maduro’s disputed re-election
Europe Kosovo The Kosovo Landfill Management Company signed a €12,6 million grant agreement with the Kosovo Ministry of Finance, Labour and Transfers and the German Development Bank KfW for waste management in Prishtina, Prizren and Gjilan
Asia South Korea Special tourist zones, introduced under the Tourism Promotion Act in 1993 and established to attract foreign visitors to boost local economies, have largely fallen short of their goals, according to latest data from municipal administrations
America Dominica Breast cancer continues to be a major concern in Dominica, said Dr Laura Esprit, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, while speaking at a public awareness exercise on cancer at the Dominica-China Friendship Hospital
Oceania Papua New Guinea The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee has officially suspended the affiliation of the Papua New Guinea Rugby Union in response to serious concerns regarding the administration, governance and compliance of the PNGRU
Africa South Sudan The US Ambassador to South Sudan, Michael J. Adler, and the Governor of the Central Bank, Dr. James Alic, assessed the ongoing financial reforms in view of the upcoming meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank
America Uruguay A new cannabis variety, ‘Épsilon,’ with higher THC levels, is now available in pharmacies under the country’s regulated system, making it the strongest option offered since Uruguay became the first nation to legalize cannabis
America Suriname Suriname's Affordable Housing Project has partnered with China to expedite the construction of affordable for families in need; authorities spoke of the 'high-quality homes' as a significant step forward in addressing the housing issue
Europe Austria Innio Group reported that it commissioned a 1 MW hydrogen cogeneration plant in Austria at the beginning of the heating season
Asia Armenia Over 960 people in Armenia were attacked by animals in August, according to data from the Statistical Committee; 322 of the cases were recorded in rural communities, most cases were dog attacks and 55,2% of the victims were minors
Africa Ivory Coast The members of the Economic Community of West African States should start a common currency by 2025, one year ahead of schedule, according to President Alassane Ouattara
Africa Sierra Leone Freetown will host the Women in Tourism Regional Congress later this month, a pivotal three-day event aimed at reshaping tourism landscape and opportunities for African women through enhanced education, technological innovation and improved finance access
Asia Tajikistan Law enforcement reports have often highlighted the detention of girls and women for 'immoral behaviour', with their faces often previewed in news articles, violating women's rights