Europe Poland Surveillance tech produced by Polish companies is being exported to states with poor human rights records according to latest report by watchdog HRW on dual-purpose technologies; the ONG calls for EU to strengthen due diligence and transparency rules
Europe Austria Austria's dependence on Russian gas has increased from 80% to 98% in two years; the country's energy minister, Leonore Gewessler, urges swift action to reverse the trend
Asia Bahrain Several hotels will offer Iftar, suhoor and luxury stay packages during Ramadan as part of the "Ramadan in Bahrain" travel guide, launched by the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibition Authority to celebrate Manama's designation as Gulf Tourism Capital in 2024
America Bahamas Following the launch of the uncirculated $10 Proof Flamingo 2024 numismatic coin earlier this month, Baha Mar shared that proceeds from the coin totaled over $32.370, which was donated to the Bahamas National Trust
America Suriname The Central Suriname Police has introduced drone pilots after their personnel completed drone training, enhancing their capabilities for future operations and studies
Asia East Timor Timor-Leste's PM is confident of resolving a years-long dispute with the Albanese government over the future of a multibillion-dollar gas project, confiding in the fact that "the current Australian government is more open than the previous one"
America Venezuela Venezuela has closed its airspace to Argentine planes in retaliation for the seizure of a Venezuelan-Iranian aircraft by Argentine authorities, with the Venezuelan foreign minister accusing Argentina of theft and demanding compensation for damages
Africa Angola Angola signed its fourth National Planning Framework for 2024-2029, the framework for medium-term planning of technical cooperation between a member state and the IAEA
America Peru The US has returned a 16th-century document to Peru, stolen around 100 years ago from Peru's National Archives
Africa Guinea Construction and rehabilitation work on the regional geological laboratory in Kankan Prefecture is progressing rapidly, assessed the mission of the Directorate General of the National Geological Laboratory
Asia Iraq The country will complete its connection to Kuwait's power grid by the end of 2024 and begin receiving 500 megawatts of electricity, as part of a push to diversify energy sources that now heavily rely on Iran
Africa Lesotho The country intends to strengthen and enhance cooperation with China in infrastructure development, agriculture and energy, said Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mpotjoane Lejone
America Nicaragua The US has imposed an arms restrictions on Nicaragua, citing concerns over the alleged ongoing repression and aiming to hold the regime accountable
America Panama Panama has been removed from the EU's high-risk countries list for money laundering and terrorism financing, signalling significant progress in anti-money laundering measures and counterterrorism efforts