Oceania Fiji A vacancy notice for the post of Director of Public Prosecutions has been posted by the Judicial Services Commission, inviting applications from suitably qualified local and overseas candidates to head Fiji's independent prosecuting authority
Africa Namibia The country called for greater international cooperation and partnerships to tackle illicit financial flows during the launch of a new initiative to strengthen financial integrity and support sustainable development
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
Europe Malta A project to extend the Patri Spiteri Donat garden in San Ġwann inaugurated by the government this week was criticised online for lack of greenery and the presence of concrete
Asia South Korea NATO hosted military staff talks with Korea at HQ in Brussels, with discussions focusing on resilience building and future opportunities for cooperation; the previous military staff talks had taken place place in 2023 in Seoul
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
Asia Nepal 90,6% of citizens in Madhesh province have no access to insurance; attraction to insurance is lower due to lack of awareness and the practice of purchasing insurance programmes across the border from India
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 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
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
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
America Chile Chilean bishops, amid a security crisis, met with President Boric at La Moneda Palace to discuss national security concerns following the recent killing of three police officers, alongside addressing migrant issues and the Church's role in fostering peace
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