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 Finland Russian consulate general's operating licence in Turku will be revoked as of 1 October, in response to Russia's asymmetrical decision to close Finland's consulate general in St Petersburg
America Dominican Republic Scientists and laboratory staff in the Dominican Republic are participating in a biosecurity course aimed at strengthening their skills and raising awareness about preventing the proliferation of biological weapons
Asia Pakistan Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba will arrive in Islamabad today for a two-day official visit, where he will meet with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his Pakistani counterpart Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari
Africa Zambia Zambia's restructured debt, combined with solid international support, is poised to have a transformative impact on the country's socio-economic landscape, according to Lois Mulube, Acting Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Finance and National Planning
America Venezuela During the CELAC-EU Summit in Brussels, Vice President Delcy Rodríguez advocated for addressing economic inequalities and ending blockades, impacting both Europe and Latin America and calling for mutual cooperation
Africa Mauritania A recently completed UNCTAD project has helped Mauritania improve public debt management, leading to the publication of the country's debt statistical bulletin in line with international standards
Asia Tajikistan A temporary ban on cement exports has been imposed to fully meet domestic needs for this construction material
Africa Sao Tome and Principe Next Saturday, July 22, the first Organic Agriculture Fair of the Agricultural Export Support Project will be held at Parque Popular in the capital of São Tomé, with the motto "From the garden to your table"
Asia North Korea A US citizen crossed the Military Demarcation Line into North Korea during a visit to the Joint Security Area on Tuesday 18th July according to the United Nations Command
Africa Mozambique UK-based power company Globeleq has purchased Norwegian company Scatec's 52,5% stake in the 41 MW Central Solar de Mocuba photovoltaic plant in Mozambique
Oceania Marshall Islands The country has demanded "full" compensation from the USA for the damage to health, environment and culture caused by 67 nuclear tests conducted in RMI area
Europe Vatican City The Holy See strongly condemned "the desecration, destruction or disrespect of religious objects, symbols and places of worship," reiterating that these acts are an abuse of the "precious gift of freedom of expression"
Africa Egypt President al-Sisi granted a pardon to university researcher Patrick Zaki, who was sentenced to three years in prison, almost two of which he has already served