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
Africa Ghana An HIV self-testing programme has been launched; Ghanaians will be able to check their HIV status in the comfort and privacy of their own homes
Asia East Timor Bishop Leandro Maria Alves has been elevated to Bishop of the Diocese of Baucau; the 9th Constitutional Government of Timor-Leste expressed its congratulations
America Haiti After the UN voted unanimously in favour of deploying the multinational armed force PM Ariel Henry has called for since October, he appeared relieved this week despite demonstrations calling for his resignation
Asia Maldives Six more MPs will be elected in as many electoral districts next year in the parliamentary elections, declared the Maldives Election Commission
Europe Vatican City A group of 22 Afghan refugees has been welcomed as part of the Humanitarian Corridors initiative organized by the Community of Sant'Egidio and other church organizations in agreement with the Italian government
Africa Sierra Leone New Parliament will have the largest female representation in country's history, 41 legislators, more than double of last election, but it could have been higher if new law reserving 30% of leadership roles for women had been followed correctly
Africa Equatorial Guinea The country has chosen VFS Global as its technical partner to offer a new eVisa service that will enable faster and more convenient visa application, processing and issuance for leisure and business travellers
Africa Gabon The country expressed its support for Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2030 World Expo in Riyadh
America Saint Kitts and Nevis A National Addressing System will be launched in the coming weeks by General Post Office, a system that will provide clear indications of people's place of residence and reduce the confusion that results from misdirection
Europe Andorra The Service of Attention to Victims of Violence attended to 176 cases during the first half of this year, according to data provided by the government, which specifies that 87 are new cases, not previously known to the service
Europe Malta Work has begun on the restoration of the Greek Gate and the adjacent medieval fortifications; the Greek Gate is the second most important entrance to Mdina and the oldest, built in the medieval period
Asia China The Party’s Central Committee and the State Council released a 31-point action plan aimed at improving the business environment and treating private companies the same as the state's firms; Chinese big entrepreneurs welcomed and are backing the pla