Asia North Korea The revelation of new models from DPRK brands Samthaesong and Manmulsang reportedly proofs that the domestic electronics industry has recovered after being overshadowed at the start of the pandemic
Asia Afghanistan Carpet production across the country will be increased in a move by Ministry of Industry and Trade with the aim of employing 1,5 million people in the sector to meet growing demand, especially from China
Asia Mongolia The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has launched the Green Economy Financing Programme in Mongolia; criteria for green loans will be savings of at least 20% in electricity and water consumption
Asia Cambodia A fascinating art exhibition, 'Cambodian Arts Making a Global Leap', at Rosewood Phnom Penh, aims to celebrate 70 years of friendly relations between Japan and Cambodia
Asia Iraq In a province bordering Saudi Arabia, a site has been found where captagon, the amphetamine-like stimulant that plagues the Middle East, is produced, a rare find in a country that has become a transit route for illicit drugs
Asia Jordan The first cable car was inaugurated in Ajloun: 2,5 kilometre long, it is fitted with 40 cabins, each one for eight people
Asia Iran The morality police returned to the streets 10 months after the death of a woman in their custody sparked protests across the country
Asia Tajikistan The Summer Handicrafts Fair will be held at Hotel Serena Dushanbe July 22-23, with artisans from Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Afghanistan displaying their products
Asia Philippines A Member of Parliament urged the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System and water concessionaires to offer prepaid water metering for poor and low-income households
Asia Thailand Parliament will hold another vote to elect a prime minister next week, which may not include the leader of the election-winning Move Forward party after his re-nomination was blocked
Asia North Korea A US citizen crossed the Military Demarcation Line into North Korea during a visit to the Joint Security Area on Tuesday 18th July according to the United Nations Command
Asia Oman Oman Air has opened a unique exhibition at the Stal Gallery in Muscat, combining state-of-the-art multimedia, engaging displays, and a series of interesting artifacts that bring Oman's illustrious aviation past to life
Asia Pakistan Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba will arrive in Islamabad today for a two-day official visit, where he will meet with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his Pakistani counterpart Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari