Asia Cambodia Ahead of February 14, Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts urged parents, guardians and relevant authorities to educate young people on the true meaning of Valentine’s Day, and to promote dignified expressions of love in line with Cambodian cultural norms
Europe San Marino 17 years old skier Rafael Mini, the only athlete representing San Marino at the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, will debut tomorrow racing the giant slalom on the iconic Stelvio piste in Bormio
Asia South Korea Chief of the National Office of Investigation reportedly visited China to finalize crime-response cooperation, including tackling phishing and tracking fugitives, extraditing a former Coupang employee suspected of orchestrating a massive data breach
Africa Cape Verde New Power Plant and Battery Storage System has been inaugurated in Sal, a structural step to reinforce the stability, security, and quality of electricity supply in response to growing demand
Asia Thailand Election Commission faces calls to review ballot rules after over one million votes were spoiled in recent elections; winner Pheu Thai Party and opposition groups weren't as distant, raising concerns that invalid ballots affected seat distribution
America Brazil A record 9,3 million international arrivals have been registered in 2025 in Brazil; the +24% increase on 2024 was driven by expanded air routes, targeted marketing, and VAT incentives for foreign businesses
Africa Seychelles Victoria’s iconic Clock Tower was illuminated in red to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year; the lighting ceremony was officiated by Lin Nan, ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Seychelles, alongside acting Mayor of Victoria Lydia Charlie
Africa Mauritius After openly criticizing Chagos agreement as a weakness and military debacle on UK's side, US President Trump conceded his placet to the long-negotiated 99-years long deal saying it is "the Best PM Starmer could make"
Asia Brunei Students of a girls' Arabic religious secondary school have participated in the Haj Manasik Simulation Programme, which aimed at strengthening understanding of the haj pilgrimage and their determination to perform the pilgrimage
Africa Nigeria Inmates awaiting trial account for 64% of the total, while those convicted are around 30%; the figure explains the persistent congestion in correctional facilities, many of which were built decades ago and now operate far beyond their designed capacity
Africa South Sudan At least 3.000 head of cattle and 80 donkeys were stolen by armed assailants during a night raid in a village on the outskirts of the Jonglei State capital, Bor; locals lament that there were no adequate police in the village
Asia Pakistan Pakistan will play its T20 World Cup match against India after the government cleared the team’s participation, ending uncertainty over political tensions; Officials said the decision balances sports diplomacy with national interests
Oceania Solomon Islands The long-awaited Technical and Vocational Education and Training Policy has been launched; unified guidelines for all TVET providers in the country will guarantee high-quality skills training to streamline career pathways, increasing national productivity
Asia Philippines A Senate resolution condemns Chinese diplomats urging a firm response toward China over incidents in the South China Sea, where China allegedly harassed and intimidated Filipino fishermen, resupply missions and officials