Europe Serbia Protesters and journalists gathered in front of National Theatre in Novi Sad say they were attacked by hooded assailants; demonstration coincided with a state ceremony with senior officials celebrating 200 years of cultural institution Matica Srpska
Asia Indonesia 8.000 Indonesia troops will be possibly deployed to peacekeeping in Gaza, subject to a UN mandate; The move, announced as President Prabowo Subianto visits the US, signals ambition to expand its diplomatic ties and security role in the Middle East
Africa Guinea-Bissau Professionalizing stalls selling certified products and creating integrated tourism packages for regional festivals will contribute to economic diversification reducing dependence on primary sector and foster sustainable tourism, Economist Cassamá said
Oceania Palau 4.600 Palauan will receive tax refunds as part of the government’s PGST relief program, with payments set for Feb. 24–25 at the Palau Community College cafeteria; additional assistance will include a $600 senior citizens subsidy scheduled for March
Europe Belarus About 3.000 tulips and 2.500 roses were cut for the upcoming spring holidays on 16 February, the first day of the 'cutting season' for the Vitebsk Zelenstroi enterprise
Asia North Korea Ninth Party Congress could be convened any day now, after weeks of preparation, international visits, expectations; Party Congresses have been the regime’s stage for big announcements, subtle purges and the occasional rewriting of titles
America Saint Lucia Uber in St Lucia has become a national test of whether the country can absorb unavoidable technological change with discipline, competence, and long-term planning: the ride-hailing debate is now introducing a wider discussion about regulatory credibility
Asia Cyprus Initiative to assist hotels install private desalination units, aiming to enhance water security as dam levels decline, was announced; Agriculture Minister said to expedite implementation licensing processes are simplified and a €3 million grant secured
Asia Uzbekistan The 2026 State Program has been signed; it reportedly includes an item envisaging transition to digital ways to prevent corruption and imposes restrictions on civil servants moving to private sector jobs
Africa Zimbabwe National Student Union ZINASU and students oppose proposed amendments to Zimbabwe's 2013 Constitution, calling them a 'constitutional coup' and warning that those changes could lead to concentrated power and a reduction of democratic principles
Asia Bhutan A Community-to-Community model is being introduced to manage human–wildlife coexistence by coordinating prevention efforts in neighboring villages: shared fencing, early warning systems and joint monitoring will reduce crop losses and livestock attacks
Africa Sao Tome and Principe Filmmaker Jéssica Lima is one of the five artists selected to participate in the 5th edition of Atelier Mutamba – Artistic Residency Program, funded by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundationtaking place in Luanda, Angola, starting 28 February
Asia Kazakhstan Al-Farabi Kazakh National University launched the Kazakh-Singaporean Center for Quantum Technologies within Farabi Hub Center for Innovative Products and High-Tech; new facility will be the cornerstone of Kazakhstan’s emerging national quantum ecosystem
Europe Croatia Croatia has among the highest death rates from cancer in the EU, due to poor organisation of the healthcare system at every level, which often results in the absence of support for patients who are unsure of treatment options and rights