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 Sao Tome and Principe The cardiology unit of Dr. Ayres de Menezes was given a portable ultrasound machine that will facilitate the work of the only specialist in the area at this hospital, Mirian Cassandra
Africa Uganda The Ministry of Water and Environment plans to turn the rehabilitated Nyamurindira and Kirembe Galley hotspots into a study centre for university students researching water and land management technologies
Africa Senegal Japanese wrestler Shogo Uozumi, after competing nationally in Greco-Roman wrestling, left Tokyo last year to move to Thies to master a Senegalese style of wrestling known as Laamb and to share his knowledge of the sport's Olympic form with local talent
Asia Qatar The much-awaited Ayjal Film Festival is about to return for its 11th edition, scheduled from 8 to 16 November, as announced by the Doha Film Institute
Africa Morocco Marrakech is listed among the world's great cities that offer the best experience of walking in their urban landscape by American newspaper The New York Times, reports Morocco's official agency, the Map
Europe Greece Tax evasion in Greece exceeds €60bn a year, said Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras; officially declared income in the country amounts to €80bn
Oceania Palau The country improved its ranking in the Trafficking in Persons Report 2023, released by the US State Department
Europe Czech Republic The country wants to introduce a reduced 12% VAT on recycled products as part of a tax package to consolidate public finances
Asia Iraq Iraqi Airways has resumed flights between Iraq and Georgia after almost nine years of absence; flights will be weekly, with intention of increasing frequency
Europe United Kingdom According to the latest data published by the Ministry of the Interior, more than 600 migrants were detected attempting to cross the English Channel on Sunday, the highest number in 2023; the total number of migrant crossings in 2023 so far was 8.380
Europe Sweden The goal of 100% fossil fuel-free energy was adopted by Parliament, giving the right-wing government the green light to go ahead with plans to build new nuclear power plants; 40 years ago the country voted to phase out atomic energy
Africa Mauritius Jindal Steel and Power Ltd has announced a balance sheet restructuring plan for its subsidiary, Jindal Steel & Power (Mauritius) Ltd, which will result in a decrease in the value of outstanding debts
Europe Switzerland Swiss voters took part in three referendums, expressing their support for breakthrough measures on taxation, environmental policy and COVID-19, with a turnout of 42%