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
America Saint Kitts and Nevis A three-day workshop was held focusing on the unique challenges of electricity regulation in small island states in the Caribbean, with the theme "Right-sizing Electricity Regulations in Small Island States within the Caribbean: How Far, How Fast?"
Africa Sudan The number of inhabitants facing emergency levels of hunger, the stage before famine, more than tripled in one year, approaching five million, according to the Integrated food security phase classification, the food security index used internationally
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves is firmly convinced that the government will acquire Balliceaux in the interest of its historical importance to the country, as a memorial to our ancestors who died there
America Bolivia La Paz, facing intensified flooding following record-breaking rainfall attributed to El Niño, declared a state of emergency, prompting government assistance as the deluge, which destroyed hundreds of homes, continues to cause chaos
Asia Turkmenistan Short films made by creative groups from Turkmenistan will be presented as part of "Film in 48 Hours - 2024" project, which is being held fin its 9th edition among passionate filmmakers from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan
America Costa Rica Melissa Pérez has become the first female data engineer graduate in Costa Rica; she is aiming to inspire women in STEM fields and urging more female participation in the development of innovative solutions
Asia Yemen Yemen's Houthi rebels claim to have a new hypersonic missile in their arsenal, Russian state media reported, potentially raising the stakes in their attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and surrounding waterways
Oceania Papua New Guinea PNG was listed as a very high-risk destination for security in a recent report by the Tourism Promotion Authority, with particular emphasis on concerns for travelers from the United States, Australia and China
America Trinidad and Tobago The Trinidad and Tobago chess team won the gold medal at the inaugural Caricom Classic, held at the Ramada Georgetown Princess Hotel in Guyana
Asia Turkey An accumulation of water in the foundation of a construction site in Istanbul's Kadıköy neighborhood has been falsely identified as a lake on Google, Apple and Yandex digital maps
Asia Singapore Eight Singapore restaurants have been named to Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2024 51-100 list
Asia North Korea North Korean Foreign Ministry officials visited Mongolia for talks, marking the first country's delegation in five years to the country that has played a role in past nuclear talks
Europe Norway Bergen's municipal government has voted to ban overnight camping in public parks, open spaces, along streets, squares and other public areas; critics say the aim is to keep homeless people off the streets