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An interactive map providing information on the environmental situation and natural resources is available on the Tabigat.gov.kz website

Dr. Intisar Al-Hattlani, Professor of Chemistry at Kuwait University's College of Science, was awarded the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Award 2024, as part of the Young Talent Programme for the Middle East

President Massoud Pezeshkian, who has a reformist orientation, is explicitly criticising a law that tightens controls and penalties for women who do not wear the veil properly, supported by parliament and the Guardian Council

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said he opposed President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration on 3 December and regretted he could not keep Yoon's martial law imposition at bay, adding he feels regretful and remorseful

Freight forwarder dnata logistics has started work on a new $27m logistics centre close to Dubai World Central Airport; the 57.000 sq m facility will process 400.000 tonnes of cargo each year and increase the firm’s logistic storage capacity by around 50%

Children between the ages of 2 and 6 should limit themselves to one hour of screen time per day, while between the ages of 6 and 18 should not exceed two hours per day, according to new recommendations from Ministry of Health

Bangladesh was unanimously elected Vice-President of the UN Human Rights Council, which is responsible for the promotion and protection of all human rights in the world

Russian parliament voted in favour of a law that would allow the Taliban to be removed from Moscow's list of banned terrorist organisations, thus taking a step towards recognising the Taliban government of Afghanistan

Aidanpharma, local drugs manufacturer, will produce 120 pills and capsules, 20 ointments and 10 syrups, a significant expansion of domestic drug production; imported products represent over 90% of the pharmaceutical market in Kyrgyzstan

With Cyprus ranking 15th globally for its coffee consumption, people are urged to use reusable cups when ordering, as at least 10.000 single-use caps go to waste every day, according to the Keep Our Sand and Sea Plastic Free initiative

Volunteers in Singapore distribute 28.000 loaves of surplus bread weekly to the needy through Food from the Heart’s Bread Run initiative; partnering with over 100 bakeries, the program reduces food waste and supports 5.500 beneficiaries

The 20th IISS Manama Dialogue took place on 6–8 December 2024; promoted by the International Institute of Strategic Studies it brings together ministers, policy- and decision-makers to share the most pressing regional security issues and response policies

Another 48 families were relocated to the country’s liberated Shusha city as part of the Great Return State Program; around 30.000 people now live in Karabakh and Eastern Zangezur, mainly former internally displaced persons and workers in various sectors