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
Africa Togo Feasibility studies for several energy-related projects that the country intends to make part of the Millennium Challenge Corporation's Compact programme have been submitted to expand the electricity grid and increase access
America Haiti Outrage grows in north-east Haiti over the deportation of unaccompanied Haitian children; human rights organisations have urged the Dominican Republic to respect treaties and conventions on the deportation of minors
Europe Slovenia A 10 floor, sustainable certified office building was inaugurated in north-eastern Ljubljana; designed by Barcelona-based archistudio BAX, the €30 million project was awarded DGNB gold pre-certification by German Association for Sustainable Construction
Europe Norway Latest study shows Norwegians have become less idealistic, more materialistic and more conservative than ever before; Norway's emerging wealth may have played a role changing previous ideals aimed at reducing financial differences between citizens
Asia Georgia The agreement with Spain on the mutual recognition and exchange of national driving licences has entered into force; holders of a valid driving licence will be able to obtain one without having to pass a theory or practical test
Africa Kenya A businessman from Kitale, Bonface Koimburi Ndura, 78, has petitioned the Nairobi High Court for legal recognition of polygamy in Christian marriages through an amendment to the Marriage Act
Asia Brunei Gross domestic product grew by 6% in the second quarter of 2024, due to a 7,7% increase in the oil and gas sector and a 4,5% increase in the non-O&G sector, the Department of Economic Planning and Statistics said
Africa Cape Verde 926 British tourists that have been affected by gastrointestinal viruses during their Cape Verdean holidays over the past three years are today embarking in a joint class action to seek compensation for their ruined holidays
Europe Greece Eighteen years after construction of the Thessaloniki metro began, it should finally open to the public on 30 November; however, officials failed to start the tender procedures for the ticket rolls in time and it risks opening without tickets
Europe Croatia Thousands of Yugoslavian monuments to the anti-fascist struggle of World War II were destroyed, looted and left to rot, with great loss to the collective memory and to the architectural and cultural heritage
Asia South Korea Seoul will host a large-scale military parade today in celebration of the 76th anniversary of the Korean Armed Forces, with tanks and infantry marching through some of the city’s busiest streets with major roads closed throughout the day
Africa Madagascar A team of model boat builders in Antananarivo is making Madagascar's craft industry shine; founded in 1993, the workshop known as 'The Village' has made ships for distinguished customers as the King of Spain and even the Pope
Asia Vietnam Through favorable loan programs, ex-inmates can start small businesses or find stable employment; local authorities are collaborating with communities to offer moral and practical support to reduce recidivism and help former prisoners build better futures