Asia

Significant changes have been made to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and Azerbaijan has officially begun the transition to renewable energy with initiatives in wind, hydro, solar and green hydrogen

Severe flooding hit the north-western part along the border with China, leaving 5.000 people stranded; leader Kim Jong Un blamed poor preparation for what he called a 'major crisis' caused by local officials

The Kingdom's national agricultural exports have increased to JD0,5 billion, or €650 million, by the end of May, showing an increase of 25,3% compared to the same period last year

Τhe government will upgrade sports in Cyprus to the level they should be, President Nikos Christodoulides said addressing Cypriot Olympic athletes at a reception at the residence of the Ambassador of Cyprus in Paris

Foreign companies operating in Pakistan transferred more profits abroad than they invested in the country, according to the latest data from the State Bank of Pakistan

Four candidates officially submitted their cash deposits for the 2024 presidential election, two as independents, one from the Sri Lanka Workers' Party and one from 'Abhinawa Niwahal Peramuna'

A measure providing $65 million in assistance for Armenia to continue reform efforts and Euro-Atlantic integration has been approved by the US Senate Appropriations Committee

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

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

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

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

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'

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