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UN humanitarian air service flights to and from Sana’a have been resumed; the Yemeni capital, under the control of Houthi militias, was lacking service for nearly two months due to permit delays

VNeID is being expanded into an all-in-one digital “super app” integrating identity verification, public services, payments and administrative procedures; Authorities aim to centralize services into a single state-backed platform

Following complaints on water disruption in the Brunei-Muara District yesterday, public works has taken action to assist affected areas, activated a number to request water tanks and is carrying out investigation to find out the cause of the inconvenience

Planting of over 2 million trees and 121 new parks by 2030 are envisioned in new draft National Program for Greening Cities and Settlements for 2026–2030 that the corresponding Ministry has submitted for public discussion

18 measures have been announced under plan “Taiwan Population Strategy 2.0: Family Support”; in all stages of childbirth, child-rearing and education, the fruits of Taiwan’s economic growth will be made into tangible support for citizens and families

Over 2.000 workers and 200 vehicles were deployed in Islamabad for Eid cleanliness operations; The campaign focuses on sanitation and disposal of animal remains following Eid al-Adha’s livestock sacrifice

Fake travel websites and attractive offers are increasingly being used for online fraud; Kuwait National Cybersecurity Center has warned travelers to plan their trips only through official and trusted platforms

Ministry of Health advised pilgrims to pay attention to foot care during Hajj rituals: regular checks of the feet, comfortable footwear, no barefoot walking, washing and drying thoroughly, especially between the toes, are necessaries to prevent injuries

An “AI passport” program has been proposed, aiming to certify citizens’ AI skills through training, assessments and broader access to AI tools; The initiative aims to improve workforce readiness, reduce digital inequality and support adoption of AI

Upcoming international tourism conference this summer in the mountains of Childukhtaron, in one of Tajikistan's most iconic provinces, will bring stakeholders to an area where tourism has long been hindered by security concerns and lack of infrastructure

“Architecture. Innovation. Sustainable Development” was the theme of the XXV International Exhibition and Conference White City Ashgabat 2026, a platform for discussing critical aspects of sustainable urban development and infrastructure in the region