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 Chile The Ministry of Health has warned of high viral circulation, including respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), establishing as obligatory mask usage on public transport to prevent transmission of respiratory diseases
Asia Turkmenistan Electronic exchange of information between departments will be introduced in the country with a project between the agency 'Turkmensvyaz' and the United Nations Development Programme
Europe Spain A new digital identity card for rental cars, called DNI-Car, has been presented by the Spanish General Directorate of Traffic, together with the National Federation of Rental Companies with or without a driver
Europe San Marino The Civil Police has recorded a steady increase in road accidents with injuries, which are said to be caused by increasing traffic due to the end of school classes, the increasing flow of vehicles and cyclists, and events in the area
Asia Syria More than 30 artists and craftsmen have exhibited their creations on Palestinian heritage and culture, as part of an exhibition organised in the capital under the slogan 'from generation to generation'
Asia Turkey The sea turtle nesting and breeding grounds at Çıralı beach in the southern province of Antalya have been protected by three volunteers for 25 years through the Ulupınar Environmental Protection Development and Operations Cooperative
Europe Andorra FC Andorra and the owner of the land in Borda Mateu have agreed, after the risk of having to start negotiations, that the construction of the stadium is a priority
America Argentina Along with Brazil, Chile, Bolivia, Colombia, Mexico, and Paraguay, the country sent a letter to US President Joe Biden, seeking support during ongoing debt negotiations with the IMF, expressing concerns over Argentina’s economic crisis
Africa Tanzania A $309 million power transmission line will be built by Tanzania and Kenya by the end of the year for import and export of electricity
Africa Somalia Despite the progress made in combating terrorism and advancing the electoral process, UN has warned the Security Council that further efforts and funding are needed to address multiple threats, from climate shocks to waves of violence to deep food crisis
Asia Afghanistan 12 million euros have been allocated by the European Union for its partners, the Aga Khan Foundation, the Danish Refugee Council and the Association for Agricultural Rehabilitation and Development for Afghanistan, to support vulnerable Afghans
America Antigua and Barbuda The Christian Ministries Centre has taken the decision to reject marijuana smokers as godparents of every child baptised or consecrated in St John's Church
Africa Central African Republic The country has asked the UN Security Council to lift the arms embargo, already relaxed in 2020, which would hinder "any reactivity" according to Bangui, that added that armed groups are increasingly able to arm themselves thanks to the black market