America Chile Hundreds of Haitian minors allegedly entered the country on charter flights without authorities verifying their relationship to the accompanying adults, either during the journey or upon arrival, according to the Prosecutor’s Office
Oceania Samoa As Samoa struggles with the recent declaration of a dengue epidemic, local authorities and international agencies are taking proactive measures to mitigate the spread of the disease
Europe Netherlands 16 hospitals reported an increase in number of requests for endometriosis examinations, with family doctors increasing referrals to specialists; gynaecologist Klinkert has patients with endometriosis symptoms in first half of 2024 equal to whole of 2023
Europe Malta The Oceanography Malta research group at the University of Malta has launched a new app, ANDROMEDA, to help spread awareness about the problem of microplastics in the sea; it focuses on the collection, analysis and monitoring of microplastics
America Saint Kitts and Nevis St. Kitts-Nevis Tennis Association sent a team of five players and two coaches to Trinidad and Tobago to participate in the International Tennis Federation's Davis Cup and Fed Cup junior tournaments
Europe Russia Parliamentarians who want to travel abroad not for work can only do so after being granted permission, on pain of losing their seats, according to new law signed by President Putin
Africa Madagascar The country was chosen for the launch of the UNFPA report on the state of the world population in 2024 for the Indian Ocean islands because of its progress in access to integrated sexual and reproductive health services, particularly for family planning
Asia Laos In response to persistent flooding in Vientiane during the rainy season, comprehensive measures are in place to mitigate the damage; flooding is due to city's rapid expansion, unregulated construction, improper land filling and changing weather patterns
Africa Malawi One Acre Fund and Global Parametrics, a CelsiusPro Group company, have partnered to provide financial protection to smallholder farmers in Malawi against the financial stress of crop loss due to drought
Europe Moldova 53 teachers of Romanian language and other school subjects from Gagauzia, Dubasari, Taraclia, Cahul, Balti will travel to Romania for courses in Romanian language, literature and civilisation, the presidential press service reported
Asia Maldives Sports equipment was donated from Bangladesh, including 100 footballs, 100 futsal balls, 90 volleyballs and 100 bibs
Europe Luxembourg All employees in the Luxembourg banking sector will receive a €500 bonus starting next year, according to a new collective agreement signed by the trade unions and the country's banking association
Asia North Korea Pyongyang has not yet given any indication as to when it will allow Chinese tourists to return, despite previously contributing nearly $200 million in foreign currency annually
Africa Mauritius 54 caregivers from residential care institutions and shelters received a vocational training programme organised in cooperation with the National Social Inclusion Foundation