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In southern Yemen, WHO efforts to prevent and respond to sexual misconduct are gaining ground, following trainings earlier this year on sexual misconduct prevention in a network of 17 mental health units established by WHO in the region

A collection of 177 photos, documents and memorabilia of Vietnamese soldiers and people during the Resistance War is on display at the HCM City War Remains Museum in an exhibition entitled 'Kỷ Vật Thời Kháng Chiến' - Memories of Resistance Days

"We do not target civilians, every death of a civilian is a tragedy, we do our best to prevent it," said Netanyahu, emphasising what is for him the difference between Israel and Hamasf

The country plans to join a multinational mine-clearing project in Ukraine; the Japanese Self-Defence Forces are expected to supply demining equipment to Ukraine and collaborate in the training of personnel

State-owned power company PT PLN has set February 2024 as the deadline for the commissioning of the solar power plant currently under construction in the new capital Nusantara, East Kalimantan

The Brunei Darussalam Girl Guide Association was commended for facing challenges and becoming more actively engaged at regional and global level in recent years, said World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts Asia-Pacific Chempaka President

The Canadian School Bahrain was recently recognised as an excellent institution implementing the British Columbia curriculum, marking the institution's fourth consecutive year of excellence

Armenia participates in the Strasbourg Christmas Market for the first time ever with around 400 types of handicrafts from over 60 Armenian craftsmen, upon initiative of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport

Jordan's state spending is forecast at 12,4 billion dinars ($17,5 billion) in the 2024 draft budget; growth is expected to be around 2,6% in 2024, the same level forecast for this year, while total revenues would grow by 9%

Penalties for violating fire safety regulations have been tightened; the number of fires and the amount of property damage have been increasing since 2013, according to data from the Ministry of Emergency Situations

A new bill provides for criminal liability for driving while intoxicated or evading controls while intoxicated, whereas currently there is only administrative liability

Growth in the size and quality of Dubai's private education sector has more than doubled since Knowledge and Human Development Authority was established in 2007; annual student enrolment figures showed a 12% growth over the previous academic year

An exhibition of thoroughbred cattle, as well as camels and ponies, was held in Khujand, capital of the northern province of Sughd