Asia Kyrgyzstan A ceremony of handover of English language textbooks for 4th grade was held at the School of Innovative Technologies No. 5 in Bishkek, as part of transition to 12-year school education; these are the first ever world-level textbooks printed in Kyrgyzstan
America Paraguay Surging Bitcoin mining demand could bring collapse to the national power grid by 2029, unless energy diversification reduces reliance on hydroelectricity; the warning has been issued by Paraguay's industrial union
Asia Iraq iQ Cars, Iraq’s largest online car marketplace, successfully closed of a 7-figure Seed A funding round led by Euphrates Ventures; this major investment marks a significant step for the platform connecting car buyers and sellers across the nation
America Panama Panama has considered reopening its flagship, controversial copper mine notwithstanding the absence of congressional approval
Europe Kosovo The Pristina Basic Court has issued an arrest warrant for Milan Radoicic and 19 others, suspected of war crimes during the Kosovo war in May 1999, in Gjakova/Djakovica; the suspects don't have addresses in Kosovo and aren't accessible to authorities
America Nicaragua A Russian security delegation was hosted in Nicaragua to strengthen military and police cooperation on cybersecurity, deepening ties under Ortega’s government amid US concerns over increased Russian military presence in the region
Africa Tanzania 14 tonnes of chemicals linked to illicit drug production have been intercepted by the The Drug Control and Enforcement Authority in collaboration with the International Narcotics Control Board
America El Salvador Strong condemnation came from Venezuela after El Salvador's President Bukele offered to exchange 252 jailed Venezuelan migrants for political prisoners, a move Caracas has labeled cynical and a violation of international human rights
Asia Iran A powerful explosion at Iran’s biggest port of Bandar Abbas caused at least 40 casualties and over 1.000 people injured, state media reported; local firefighters have been joined by Russian specialists, dispatched by plane upon President Putin's order
Africa Kenya 400.000 students, or 60% of those enrolled in public universities in Kenya, face uncertainty as 21 out of 43 institutions are poorly run in terms of management
Europe Ireland Thousands of people took part in an anti-immigration rally in Dublin, alongside a smaller counter-demonstration; both passed off without any major incidents with gardaí acting as a cordon between both groups on O’Connell Street
Europe Denmark The Danish Tax Agency has begun reimbursing 25 billion DKK to 82% of taxpayers: around 3,8 million Danes overpaid on their taxes last year, amounting to a total of 25,4 billion DKK (€3,4 billion)
Asia Jordan A new tourist train service made his first trip in Mafraq, marking the launch of the first heritage rail trips in the governorate; the initiative aims to promote domestic tourism and revive interest in Jordan's historical and cultural landmarks
Asia Cyprus Thousands of people in danger at sea have been rescued and the Cyprus government intends to continue to carry out its duties and responsibilities effectively in the search and rescue area of the Republic of Cyprus, deputy migration minister Ioannides said