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 Zambia Zambia's central bank said carbon markets have opened up opportunities for investors and are becoming essential for sustainable investments
Europe Ukraine "A major Ukrainian counteroffensive is taking place, we don't know if it will be a turning point in the war but the Ukrainians are advancing and liberating many territories," said NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg
Africa Zimbabwe Thirty-nine opponents were charged on Monday for allegedly 'demolishing' the offices of the party that has been in power since 1980, as tension in the country rises less than three months before the elections
Europe Germany The country will not be able to immediately replace the tanks it is supplying to Ukraine, the country's defence minister said, as Russia claimed to have destroyed or captured some of them; the dispatch had begun after months of demands from Kiev
Asia Taiwan The prices of several Taiwan Beers will be increased over the summer to reflect the increase in raw material prices on the international market, by 1-2% for large wholesalers and 3-7% for small wholesalers
Africa Morocco Moroccan El Kouraji Mohcine is the winner of the 19th edition of the Cameroon International Cycling Tour, which took place from 3 to 11 June 2023
Europe Czech Republic An unusual pair of white storks, consisting of two females, nested on a chimney in southern Bohemia, taking turns caring for the two chicks; according to ornithologists, this is the first recorded case of a same-sex pair among white storks
Asia Sri Lanka Dr Asha DeVos, founder of Oceanswell, Sri Lanka's first marine conservation research and education organisation, and the country's first National Geographic explorer, has been included in the 2023 Asian Scientist 100
Africa Equatorial Guinea The Head of State arrived in Geneva to attend the 111th annual meeting of the International Labour Organisation
Europe Kosovo The Serbs raised the alarm in Mitrovica North, for reasons that are still unknown; meanwhile, the number of Kosovo police and KFOR members increased at the Iber Bridge
America Chile The country has expanded its state of emergency to enlarge its military in the southern regions, in a groundbreaking move to access previously restricted areas and combat the escalating attacks by indigenous groups demanding ancestral land restitution
Africa Gabon Gabon decided not to turn up to play the friendly match against Ireland's U21 just one day earlier than the game, which has been cancelled
Asia Georgia The governor of the US state of Georgia Brian P. Kemp carried out an international mission that began in the country's capital, Tbilisi; it is the first time a sitting US governor has visited the country of Georgia