Asia Qatar The Joint Rain Emergency Committee has made intensive efforts to remove recent rainwater accumulations; the total amount of rainwater removed reached 72.317.200 gallons, transported in 12.191 trips with 544 tankers, 36 pumps, 813 employees and workers
Africa Cameroon Brenda Biya, daughter of President Paul Biya, posted a video in which she urged citizens not to vote for her father due to his advanced age, drawing surprise and criticism; in a new statement, she has stepped back, offering an apology
America Canada Privacy commissioners found that TikTok collected sensitive personal data from hundreds of thousands of Canadians under the age of 13
Europe Switzerland Basel residents who permanently unregister their vehicle will receive the equivalent of CHF1.500 (about $1.890) in credit for public transport, car-sharing or bike purchase; program will run for two years and will fund 400 environmental bonuses
Europe Portugal Acoustic tests on the public warning towers will be conducted today by Loulé City Council; following the installation of the warning system for tsunami and other collective risks, such as heat waves or rough seas
Africa Republic of the Congo In Brazzaville and four other locations across the country, 645 candidates, mostly science baccalaureate holders, have been applying since September 24 for a place at the National Training Center for Statistics, Demography and Planning
Europe Russia Three earthquakes struck off the coast of Kamchatka in a period of heightened seismic activity in one of the world’s most geologically active regions; a series of quakes measuring up to magnitude 4,8; no reports of damage or injuries, no tsunami alerts
Oceania Micronesia A state of emergency due to toxic oil leaking from a World War II shipwreck in Chuuk Lagoon, has been declared; the leak is posing significant risks to marine life, coral reefs and the nation's fishing economy
Africa Lesotho The Revenue Services Lesotho and the Bankers Association of Lesotho signed an agreement to enhance institutional collaboration, tackle regulatory and operational challenges, and drive innovation in digital banking, cybersecurity, and economic resilience
Africa Eritrea A seminar on integrated organic agricultural practices brought together experts and academics to share findings and discuss innovative solutions as part of Ministry efforts to ensure “Safe and Nutritious Food for Everyone, Everywhere!”
Africa Comoros Moroni citizens face a water supply crisis and now depend on tanker trucks and even tanks that they pay for; asking to fix city plumbing and restore public service, they say it is absurd to live through this difficulty in 2025 in the capital
Africa Ethiopia A cholera outbreak in Tigray has killed several gold miners and infected over 300 people remains uncontrolled; with a Case Fatality Rate of 3,1%, higher than emergency thresholds, it highlights vulnerability of mining communities to waterborne diseases
Oceania Papua New Guinea President Toroama has been re-elected in the 2025 Bougainville general election; PM Marape said government remained committed to dialogue and the result provides continuity and stability in leadership at a critical time for decision making
Africa Gabon The ban on single-use plastic bags has come into force in supermarkets in the municipalities of Akanda, Libreville and Owendo, press reports; the measure comes after a four-month awareness campaign launched on June 23