Asia Kyrgyzstan A ceremony of handover of English language textbooks for 4th grade was held at the School of Innovative Technologies No. 5 in Bishkek, as part of transition to 12-year school education; these are the first ever world-level textbooks printed in Kyrgyzstan
Asia United Arab Emirates A building in Sharjah Emirate, with 42 residential floors and nine parking levels, was engulfed in flames; five casualties were reported while attempting escape with ropes and scaffolding for maintenance work, despite swift response by emergency teams
America Trinidad and Tobago A massive fire erupted at the South Terminal of the Piarco International Airport, leading to all airport activities coming to a complete standstill, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded, with flights being diverted as the runaway was temporarily closed
America Guyana Defense cooperation with the United Kingdom has been strengthened by signing a Memorandum of Understanding amid ongoing territorial tensions with Venezuela over the resource-rich Esequibo region
Asia North Korea The 31st Pyongyang International Marathon took place, a long-awaited return following years of cancellations; a rare opportunity for hundreds of foreigners to access North Korea after years of isolation
Africa Mali Algeria has closed its airspace to flights to and from Mali and recalled its ambassadors from Mali and Niger, in response to what it calls "serious and unfounded allegations" that it shot down a Malian drone
Oceania Tuvalu The World Bank has committed US$7 million in new grants to support Tuvalu's financial management of and resilience to climate-related disasters, second and last of two operations aimed at mitigating climate impacts and strengthening disaster preparedness
America Panama The US will increase its military presence in Panama following a new memorandum granting access to local bases, as part of a cooperation plan allegedly to counter China’s influence over the Panama Canal
Africa Zambia Former deputy Information and Broadcasting minister urged youths in Zambia not to abuse social media but use it as a platform of sharing developmental ideas information that would sharpen the destiny of Zambia politically, socially and economically
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines The Women Police Association, at its annual conference in Old Montrose under the theme “Let Us Work Together to Achieve Our Goals", underlined they lead, serve and inspire: their presence doesn't just complement the force, it elevates it
Asia East Timor A One-Stop Shop in the Municipality of Dili was inaugurated in the Dili Municipal Administration building; it is a slim, fast-responding public station designed to provide public service reduce bureaucracy and increase transparency, satisfaction and trust
Europe Slovakia Via Ferrata – Sokolie Skaly, an outdoor climbing centre, officially opened near the town of Zvolen; the area offers a wide range of routes, from simple bridges and scenic viewpoints to technically demanding sections for seasoned via ferrata enthusiasts
America Nicaragua Nicaragua is now generating 80% of its electricity from renewable sources, a milestone in its energy transition; it has surpassed its previous 70% record, thus strengthening its regional leadership in clean energy
Africa Sudan The attacks on the Zamzam and Abu Shouk camps for internally displaced persons in the Darfur region of Sudan, which resulted in deaths and injuries, have been internationally condemned, with many countries renewing support also to those giving assistance