Asia Japan The World Exposition in Osaka has attracted over 25 million visitors, according to an estimate released by organizers, ahead of its closing yesterday; 158 countries and regions took part in the closing ceremony of the six-months event
Asia Turkey Nearly 1.500 young people gathered at Taksim Mosque in Istanbul early Sunday for a morning prayer organized by the Türkiye Youth Foundation, a powerful moment of unity and spiritual devotion
Asia Uzbekistan The excavation of the foundation pit for the reactor of the small-scale nuclear power plant has commenced in Forish district, Jizzakh province
Asia Syria More black flags are appearing in Southern Syria as ISIS is repositioning itself, taking advantage of the security uncertainty following the regime's collapse
Asia Tajikistan New report shows how teachers are also often assigned to participate in cleanup campaigns, cotton harvesting, and mass public events; the prestige of the profession is declining, teaching becomes less profitable, and respect for educators is eroding
Asia Saudi Arabia Mostaqbali (My Future) program has been launched to skill 50.000 Saudis for the most in-demand jobs; organized in collaboration with Oracle and the National eLearning Center, it will be delivered via the national eLearning platform FutureX
Asia Maldives Ducks and fish at a popular public park in the Hulhudhoo district of Addu City, Addu Atoll, have been dying en masse, sparking allegations of foul play
Asia Thailand Stock market rose after new interim Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul took office, boosting investor confidence; Analysts expect policy stability, debt relief, and tourism support to sustain market optimism
Asia Turkmenistan Widespread dissatisfaction with disarray in the armed forces appears to be leading to officers and sergeants resigning, and military leadership trying to prevent it, turkmen.news reported
Asia United Arab Emirates 'Golden Ink: A Journey through Arabic and Islamic Manuscripts' exhibition has opened in Abu Dhabi, offering a fresh look into how handwritten knowledge shaped civilisations; it is a collaboration between DCT Abu Dhabi and McGill University, Canada
Asia Iran According to local press, hardline lawmakers in Iran have turned targeted four ministers in President Masoud Pezeshkian’s cabinet for to impeachment in what critics say is a move to stall the government rather than to offer alternatives
Asia Kuwait Kuwait's Diplomatic Attache Jana Al-Dhafiri reaffirmed firm stance on combating terrorism in all forms, emphasizing commitment to drying up sources of terrorist financing in line with international law and human rights conventions
Asia Sri Lanka The Colombo Port has recorded a net profit of Rs. 32,2 billion (€91,6 million) in the first eight months of 2025, up 71% on the same period in 2024 and above the estimated target around Rs. 21 billion (€60 million)