Asia China 10 United States-based companies have been added to China's export control list, government procurement barred from 50 US companies two weeks after the Pentagon blacklisted some of China’s best-known companies for alleged ties to the Chinese military
Africa Republic of the Congo As part of the 40th anniversary celebrations, a draw was organised by the MUCODEC -Mutuelles Congolaises d'Epargne et de Crédit - Executive Board for the benefit of members throughout the country and held at the Federation's headquarters in Brazzaville
Africa Mauritius The new Disaster and Climate Change Management Manual provides a basic understanding of Mauritius' national agencies involved in disaster management and climate change action
Asia Myanmar The Myanmar authorities should release journalist Htet Aung and allow members of the press to do their work without fear of legal reprisals or imprisonment, said the Committee to Protect Journalists
Europe San Marino Smash-and-grab vandals broke 800 targets at the San Marino shooting range; investigators have already filed a complaint against unknown persons through the gendarmerie
Africa Nigeria The Nigerian government will create its own blockchain to save and improve national security and data protection
America Canada Canada soccer team reached the Copa America semi-finals for the first time ever after an absorbing contest with Venezuela finished 1-1 and a 4-3 penalty shootout win
Oceania Kiribati The Pacific Community Data Team initiated a national mission that focused on the unique education data needs and challenges faced by the Ministry of Education with an emphasis on inclusiveness, innovation and sustainable development
America El Salvador Despite the recent global crypto market downturn, El Salvador is continuing its daily Bitcoin purchases, initiated under President Nayib Bukele, reflecting its strong commitment to Bitcoin adoption
Europe Netherlands The number of violent deaths in Amsterdam this year is already higher than the total for 2023, after a fatal shooting under the Westelijke Merwedekanaaldijk bridge brought the total number of violent deaths in the city this year to 12
Oceania Nauru It is unlikely that New Zealand will be able to resettle the full quota of refugees from Nauru envisaged in the 2022 agreement with Australia, which required New Zealand to take in 450 refugees from the detention centre between 2022 and 2025
Africa Namibia A new bill to regulate the celebration of marriages and to address the validation and recognition of certain marriages has been presented by the Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Security and Protection
Oceania Marshall Islands Joe Bejang, Minister of Education, Sports and Training of the Marshall Islands, arrived in Taiwan for a five-day stay, during which he will sign a memorandum of understanding on expanding cooperation in several areas
Africa Liberia The Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency, Emmanuel Urey Yarkpawolo, announced that the EPA has imposed fines totalling $965.000 on several companies for violations of environmental laws