Asia Yemen The reopening of Al Ghaydah airport in the eastern province of Al Mahrah, after nine years of suspension due to the ongoing civil war, has been announced by Yemen's government
Asia Turkey Abdulvahap Semo, also known as "Bee Man," has been trying to set a new Guinness World Record by covering his body with about 60 kilograms of bees, but he has had challenges getting to the record breaking 63,7 kg, as bees started to be aggressive
Asia Indonesia The launch of a national cryptocurrency exchange is planned for August this year, pending approval from the Ministry of Commerce
Asia East Timor Bishop Leandro Maria Alves has been elevated to Bishop of the Diocese of Baucau; the 9th Constitutional Government of Timor-Leste expressed its congratulations
Asia Cyprus Taxpayers can now pay any tax arrears online after submitting their returns electronically, tax inspector Soteris Markidis said on Saturday - 11.500 individuals submitted their declarations for 2022 while 4.500 are still processing them
Asia Saudi Arabia AlUla's latest attraction, Daimumah, from the Arabic word for sustainability, brings together art, nature and heritage in a scenic oasis, where tourists can connect with the past in a sustainable agricultural destination nestled in the Saudi desert
Asia Turkmenistan Over 3,3 thousand tonnes of liquorice root have been exported in 2023 from the 'Buyan' agro-industrial complex of the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan
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