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
America Haiti In a solemn procession in Champ-de-Mars, Port-au-Prince, devout Catholics commemorated yesterday the feast of Notre-Dame du Perpétuel Secours or Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Africa Algeria Al Salam Bank announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Al Salam Bank Algeria (ASBA), increasing it from 37,43% to 53,13%, following the purchase of shares from several shareholders
America Venezuela The Central Bank of Venezuela has announced the integration of Russia's Mir payment system as part of its search for financial alternatives, which is expected to facilitate smooth communication to streamline transactions in bolivars and rubles
Africa Mozambique Airlink has announced that from January 2024 it will increase flight services between Johannesburg and Vilanculos, Mozambique, after receiving increased demand for direct services to this particular region
America Peru Congress has approved a bill authorising the entry of US and Japanese troops into the country — the bill, now awaiting presidential approval, allows the deployment of foreign troops to Peru to enhance national military training and defense
Europe Norway Minister of Finance Trygve Slagsvold Vedum made it clear that he will not follow the new Nordic Nutrition Recommendations, which warn against the consumption of meat and alcohol
America Saint Kitts and Nevis The St. Kitts Music Festival is cannabis-friendly, with Marsha Henderson, Minister of Tourism of St. Kitts and Nevis, extending an 'official' invitation to bring your own pre-rolled cannabis for personal use and come to the Music Festival
Asia Nepal The risk of devastating floods remains alarmingly high in the Hindu Kush-Himalayan region, despite projections of an average/below-average monsoon for 2023, according to the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development
Asia Philippines A lawmaker urged local government units to 'go the extra mile' with public telecommunications entities (PTEs) to sign up the 10 million outstanding subscriber identity forms, one month before the 25 July deadline
America Colombia Germany has returned two indigenous masks to the country that were part of a Berlin museum collection for over a century; the return is a sign of Europe's reevaluation of its colonial past and the increasing efforts to repatriate historical artifacts
Oceania Samoa 200 brochures (100 in Samoan and 100 in English) translated into Braille for disaster risk management were officially launched for the benefit of people with disabilities
Africa Republic of the Congo Brazzaville's reforestation strategy has been approved by the municipal authorities and the World Resources Institute to intensify tree planting throughout the city to combat the effects of climate change
Asia Oman Some truck drivers still violate the strict regulations prohibiting transit in rush-hour traffic, with consequent disruptions and safety problems