Asia Sri Lanka Unprecedented visitors' arrivals have been registered in 2026, marking a strong recovery in numbers; However, the tourism boom has not translated into higher earnings, as shorter stays and lower spending per visitor have led to declining dollar revenues
Europe Bulgaria Google has allocated $1m in scholarships for young scientists working at the Bulgarian Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology, one of the world's largest contributions from the technology giant in 2024
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina European Commission signed an association agreement for the Digital Europe programme that will come into force retroactively as of 1/01/2024 for companies, public administrations and other organisations with a budget of €7,5 billion for 2021-2027 period
Asia Jordan To provide frameworks for underground dams and to secure the necessary funding to optimally manage available water resources, a MoU was signed with Water Resources Development and Management, affiliated with the Organization of the Islamic Conference
Africa Morocco Morocco's anti-abortion laws and restrictions on access to reproductive health services force women and girls into dangerous situations, a new Amnesty International report reveals
Asia Afghanistan Reporters Without Borders called on the Taliban Ministry of Information and Culture to lift the ban on Afghan journalists working for the London-based Afghanistan International television channel
Asia Palestine Palestinians yesterday celebrated the 76th anniversary of the Nakba, the 'catastrophe', when some 760.000 Arabs were driven from their homes following the birth of Israel in 1948
Oceania Papua New Guinea New police barracks will be built across the country with the help of Australia to strengthen law and order stories; construction of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary's new barracks in Mt Hagen recently began
Europe Liechtenstein A friendly with Liechtenstein on 10 October, just confirmed by city officials, will be the first international football match played by Hong Kong in Europe
Africa Republic of the Congo Terminalaux du Bassin du Congo organised a meeting on the topic 'Impact of climate change on occupational health and safety', in order to raise awareness among some 40 employees and sub-contractors
Europe Monaco The Monegasque government has drawn up a 'Guide to Responsible and Safe Bathing in the Principality' to promote personal safety and avoid accidents on the beaches
Asia Tajikistan The Lower House of Parliament voted to ratify the loan agreement signed between the Government and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank for the implementation of the Obigarm-Nourobod Road Project-Long Bridge and Approach Roads
America Costa Rica Costa Rica announced a ban on synthetic nicotine in vaping liquids and e-cigarettes, aiming to address health risks associated with their use, following reports of lung injuries and a surge in vaping-related hospitalizations
Europe Lithuania The Attorney General ordered the opening of a preliminary investigation to determine whether the purchase of a large quantity of COVID-19 vaccines at the height of pandemic and the subsequent disposal of some of them without using them constituted a crime