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WHO expert committee schedules pharmaceutical quality discussions
WHO scheduled the sixtieth meeting of its Expert Committee on Specifications for Pharmaceutical Preparations for October 12–16, according to the official…
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Berlin’s Diwan fair brings Arabic books and translation into focus
The fourth Diwan Arabic Book Fair in Berlin scheduled participation by 110 Arab and German publishers, according to preparations reported by Qatar News…
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Santo Domingo pilots tool to protect heritage from climate risks
UNESCO reported on October 16 that Santo Domingo's Colonial City became the first cultural property to pilot its draft World Heritage Climate Action Toolkit,…
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UNESCO expands education heritage and journalism support in Gaza
UNESCO reported on October 15, in an update revised the next day, that it and its partners had mobilized $5.85 million for education, culture and access to…
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Mongolian Gobi crafts explore new tourism and market opportunities
A UNESCO report updated on October 14 reviewed Mongolian Khanbogd–Shar Tsav artisans' participation in China's Suzhou expo, held from September 29 to October 2.
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Yaounde technology summit brings innovators together for digital development
The second Cameroon International Tech Summit opened in Yaounde on October 15, bringing together specialists, entrepreneurs, young innovators and development…
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Gamsberg expansion increases South African zinc capacity
The second phase of Gamsberg's concentrator plant in South Africa was inaugurated on October 16. The presidency said the expansion raises annual…
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Monaco opens permanent secretariat for global seabed mapping
Prince Albert II opened a permanent GEBCO secretariat in Monaco on October 13 to coordinate global seabed mapping, according to an October 15 oceanographic…
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Milwaukee Bucks move home opener earlier for Brewers celebration
The Milwaukee Bucks announced on October 16 that their October 23 home opener against Chicago would move from 7 p.m. to 3 p.m., using the times stated in the…
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International webinar to examine student assessment in the AI era
UNESCO's education technology institute announced an online October 27 webinar on university assessment in the age of artificial intelligence and digital tools.
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Denver to reassess Julian Strawther knee injury in six weeks
Denver said Julian Strawther would be reassessed in six weeks after spraining his left knee in a preseason game against the Los Angeles Clippers, according…
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Charlotte Hornets waive Pat Connaughton ahead of new season
Charlotte Hornets basketball operations president Jeff Peterson announced on October 16 that the team had waived Pat Connaughton ahead of the new season.
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