Asia India Indian Railways' first hydrogen-powered train made its maiden journey covering an 89-km route between Jind and Sonipat in Haryana state; the 10 coaches were powered by a 1.200 Kw hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system, the world's most powerful for a train
Europe Monaco With a seven-carat ruby ring by Guillemin & Soulaine fetching almost €3 million, jewellery was the largest category in Artcurial's Monaco Auction Week sales
Africa Somalia Work on the Galmudug Youth Centre has officially begun as part of efforts by UNFPA to support the aspirations of young people in Somalia; the centre is one of several youth centres in Somalia that UNFPA facilitates wit Netherlands and EU support
Oceania Papua New Guinea Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs announced that French President Macron will make a one-day visit to Papua New Guinea today Friday, July 28, 2023
America Guyana In the Georgetown area U.S. Army South and Missouri Army National Guard soldiers held a public affairs training workshop with the Guyana Defense Force, aiming at enhancing cohesion and disaster response between participating nations
Africa Namibia Statistics indicate a rising trend of sexually transmitted infections in Namibia, said Health Minister Kalumbi Shangula, despite progress in reducing HIV infections in several demographic and population groups
Africa Niger In the Tahoua region, President of the Republic Bazoum inaugurated the new Tambass-Badaguichiri cement plant built by China Africa Material Building under the Mongo brand that will allow the country to become self-sufficient in cement products
America Grenada The Government of Grenada has announced the release of $30 million in concessional financing from the World Bank Group as evidence of significant progress in the implementation of crucial reforms over the past 12 months
Africa Madagascar The European Investment Bank will support two development projects worth €30 million, one of which involves the construction of mini solar parks in 120 villages on the island, the second relating to the agri-food industry
Africa Mauritania To develop livestock farming, the country's second source of livelihood Mauritania will receive $767.000 from the African Development Fund, the concessional financing window of the African Development Bank Group
Oceania Samoa Thanks to Project Gateway, 18 inmates including 6 juveniles graduated after 10 weeks of participation in a training program on positive choices and the recovery process, according to a statement from the Samoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services
America El Salvador Salvadorian President Nayib Bukele has issued an ultimatum to over 400 undocumented Colombian nationals involved in extortion schemes to leave the country within 72 hours or face Salvadoran justice
Asia Armenia Three IT companies have joined the list of Armenia's 100 largest contributors; leading this list is Synopsys Armenia, whose position improved by 12 points compared to 2019
Asia Bangladesh About 11,5 tonnes of mangoes were produced this year from about 93.000 hectares of land in the northern Rajshahi, Chapainawabganj, Naogaon and Natore districts