Asia

Samitivej Hospital, a regional medical leader, opened an expanded International Children’s Hospital for advanced pediatric care in Bangkok; a $59,4 million investment, it offers heart treatments, cancer care, specialized surgeries, and digital healthcare

The European Union is considering allocating an additional 10 million euros in “non-lethal” military aid to Armenia through the European Peace Facility

The Red Cross said the Azerbaijan government had ordered it to leave the country; the Azerbaijani division of the Red Cross was the only international organisation authorised to visit some 20 former Nagorno Karabakh officials held in Baku jails

Air pollution exceeded safe limits for 204 days in 2024 in the region of Antalya, according to measurements taken locally over the year

Integrated Management of Childhood Illness programme was launched nationwide by the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry, in collaboration with UNICEF

The coldest day in sixty years was recorded due to an intense cold wave that brought the temperature to -8°C in Mutriba and -6°C in Salmi

Cypriots flocked to the countryside to celebrate Green Monday, a public holiday rooted in both religious and cultural traditions that marks the start of Lent with fasting foods and outdoor festivities, picnics, games and kite-flying

'Come to His Shade' campaign was launched by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education: meaningful activities and events during the holy month of Ramadan aim at instilling Islamic values and promoting religious and cultural awareness among students

1.820 people were found to be the rightful beneficiaries of the first 4.000 housing units under the 'Gedhoruveriya' programme, said the Minister of Housing

A 5-years, €118 million climate-smart initiative for rice farming sustainability has been launched; it aims to assist 253.400 farmers across 21 provinces in adopting water management and laser land leveling to target a 2,44 million-ton CO₂ reduction