Asia Georgia China Central Television would be preparing an extensive programme on Georgia's tourism potential, dedicated to seaside and spa resorts, culture, nature, wine and Georgian dishes according to the Georgian National Tourism Administration
Asia Iraq For the Baghdad Metro project, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced the accreditation of the winning consortium; the metro is considered a crucial to improve urban mobility and stimulating economic growth
Asia Palestine Belal Muhammad made history by becoming the first mixed martial arts fighter of Palestinian origin to win a UFC title, snatching the welterweight crown from British champion Leon Edwards
Asia Brunei Citizens are called to help replenish the stocks of national blood banks, for which several blood donation campaigns have been organised by the Ministry of Health
Asia East Timor The National Petroleum Authority, in collaboration with the Australian Government through the Australian Embassy, organised a conference entitled 'Timor-Leste Australia Energy Partnership: Enhancing Research and Innovation through Knowledge Sharing'
Asia Iran The Iranian authorities have ruled that several public offices and private activities will remain closed on Sunday due to a heat wave in the country; the maximum temperature has reached 45 °C in 10 provinces
Asia Indonesia 70.000 water pumps will be delivered to Indonesian regions by September 2024 to ensure that agricultural productivity remains stable and anticipate a potential long drought, according to plans by the Ministry of Agriculture
Asia Malaysia Large crowds flocked to the 'Raja Kita' exhibition at the National Museum to see over 272 personal collections and objects related to Yang di-Pertuan Agong institution; many visitors felt the exhibition brought them closer to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim
Asia Myanmar The fourth meeting of national security chiefs of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for multi-sectoral technical and economic cooperation on security in the Bay of Bengal region has been hosted in Nay Pyi Taw
Asia Bahrain The International School of Creative Sciences will open its first campus in Bahrain in September 2024, marking a milestone for the UAE-based educational institution
Asia Bhutan With the aim of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on imported fossil fuels, the National Green Hydrogen Roadmap was launched by the Department of Energy of the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources
Asia China Scientists from the Institute of High Energy Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have discovered the highest-energy gamma ray line in the universe, up to 37 million electron volts, originating from an extremely bright gamma-ray burst
Asia Kuwait The Cabinet called for a significant advancement of electronic systems and applications to improve efficiency and safeguard the nation's digital infrastructure