Europe Serbia Chinese and Russian companies have contributed in drafting Serbia’s mining regulations, now adopted by Parliament, raising concerns among non-governmental organizations, citizens and experts that say the practice could hide concessions
Africa Djibouti 1.400 tablets to carry out the country's third population census - scheduled for 2024 - have been handed over to the Ministry of Economy and Finance by Egyptian Ambassador to Djibouti Khaled al-Shazly
America Venezuela Venezuela has allegedly stopped receiving deported flights from the US and Mexico in response to US sanctions
America Dominica Opposition Senator Delbert Paris called for a 'free and liberated Dominica' while addressing hundreds of opposition supporters at a peaceful rally held in Roseau
Europe Ukraine From the White House to London, from Berlin to the EU, everyone has excluded direct involvement in the conflict in Ukraine, except French President Macron, criticised by some geopolitical experts, who see it as a dangerous escalation of the conflict
America Guatemala Guatemala has declared an "orange alert" as the Agua volcano erupted, affecting 20 hectares; specialized teams, supported by private helicopters and the Guatemalan Army, are currently battling the flames on the ground and in the air
Africa Mozambique The consulting firm Oxford Economics said that after Mozambique's 5% growth, the economy will slow to 4.5% this year, despite the expected 2,5% increase in natural gas production
America El Salvador Several foreign individuals have received Salvadoran passports after investing in bitcoin through the "Adopting El Salvador" program, where investors commit to a USD1 million investment in bitcoin or USD and can then obtain a passport
America Guyana The US has backed Guyana in its dispute with Venezuela over the Esequibo's territorial integrity; however, the US Ambassador has denied any plans for a military base in Guyana, emphasizing their commitment to territorial sovereignty
Africa Ivory Coast Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara pardoned and ordered the release of 51 people convicted of treason and other state security charges
America Peru Peruvian Foreign Minister Javier González-Olaechea and Chinese Foreign Minister Hua Chunying have discussed future steps to enhance bilateral relations and joint actions, recognizing ties over the past decade and China's pivotal role in Peru's trade
America Honduras The trial against former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández has started in New York, where a jury was selected to determine his guilt or innocence in conspiring to introduce tons of cocaine into the US over nearly 20 years
America Dominican Republic The 'More Rights' project was launched to strengthen the participation and impact capabilities of civil society organisations in public agendas and policy dialogues
Asia Qatar QatarEnergy, the state-owned company of one of the world's largest LNG exporters, is adding another major LNG expansion project to its two ongoing ones, aiming to increase its total LNG export capacity by 85% from current levels by 2030