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 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%
Africa Libya Electoral laws recently agreed upon by Libya's two legislative bodies are not enough to resolve contentious issues and allow elections in the country, according to UN envoy to Libya Abdoulaye Bathily
Asia Lebanon The Lebanese tourism chief called on the country's political and security leaders to work together to create the conditions for an eventful summer season, asking the authorities to ease traffic restrictions where possible to encourage visitors
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 Madagascar Coffee production has suffered from a steady decline in quantity for over a decade, with senior officials of the Agence des Cafés Robusta d'Afrique et de Madagascar discussing ways to revive the sector
Africa Namibia Greater cooperation in the field of green hydrogen and dialogue with third countries regarding the war in Ukraine were the main topics of Dutch Prime Minister Rutte's visit to the country
Europe Portugal A new tobacco law has been approved: it bans smoking at beaches, public swimming pools and water parks as well as next to certain public buildings such as schools, hospitals, restaurants and will be effective starting October 2023
Africa Sudan International donors pledged nearly $1,5 billion in aid for the humanitarian response in Sudan and neighbouring nations hosting refugees fleeing the conflict in the country
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
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo The 'forced prostitution' of women and girls in IDP camps in the east of the country has been recognized, made public and condemned by Special Representative of the UN Secretary General for Sexual Violence in Conflict
Europe Slovakia President Zuzanna Čaputová will not participate in the presidential campaign to be re-elected for a second term in 2024, citing personal reasons related to the burden her role has had on her and her family
Europe Finland The wolf population in Finland has increased by 10% every year since 2017, with the latest estimates of 310 wolves living in the country, according to a report by the Natural Resources Institute Finland