America Grenada Toll-free 988 Suicide Hotline for Crisis Response has been launched to guarantee immediate support for people experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress and other mental health crises; an awareness campaign will start soon
Europe Italy One week into the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, public shows appreciation for the first 'disseminated' games across northern Italy and 87% of those who watched the Opening Ceremony claimed that it has inspired them to follow the event
Oceania Vanuatu Major plans to refurbish Port Vila and Santo airports have been announced as part of a push to improve infrastructure, boost agriculture, and strengthen the economy ahead of Vanuatu’s 50-year Golden Jubilee
America Colombia A 30-day state of emergency has been declared in eight northern departments after atypical heavy rains have caused severe flooding that has killed 18 people, destroyed over 4.300 homes and affected 150.000 residents, inundating 300.000 hectares
Europe Ukraine A Ukrainian athlete was disqualified from the Winter Olympics upon IOC decision over his plans to wear a helmet honoring countrymen killed in the war with Russia
Africa Sierra Leone The Mayor of Freetown Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr announced her intention to run for the All People's Congress Party's flagbearer position for the 2028 elections, following her successful re-election for a second term in 2023 with her #FreetownTheTreeTown campaign
Asia Cambodia Ahead of February 14, Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts urged parents, guardians and relevant authorities to educate young people on the true meaning of Valentine’s Day, and to promote dignified expressions of love in line with Cambodian cultural norms
Asia Thailand Election Commission faces calls to review ballot rules as one million votes were spoiled in elections; winner Pheu Thai Party and opposition weren't distant, confirming pre-election concerns that transport and counting could affected seat distribution
Europe San Marino 17 years old skier Rafael Mini, the only athlete representing San Marino at the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, will debut tomorrow racing the giant slalom on the iconic Stelvio piste in Bormio
Africa Niger Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, will launch in Filingué, the legendary city of Kourfèye, the 9th edition of the culture and equestrian event "Dokin Iska dan Hilingué", this year elevated to "Dokin Iska Dan Hilingué International Festival"
Africa Cape Verde New Power Plant and Battery Storage System has been inaugurated in Sal, a structural step to reinforce the stability, security, and quality of electricity supply in response to growing demand
Europe Portugal Moderate Antonio Jose Seguro has been elected as Portugal's president beating far-right, anti-establishment rival Andre Ventura thank to backing from prominent conservatives after the first round; he is the first Socialist head of state in 20 years
Europe United Kingdom The Prince and Princess of Wales in their first public statement on the Epstein scandal said they are "deeply concerned" and "focused on the victims" in light of the latest information released from the US
Asia South Korea Chief of the National Office of Investigation reportedly visited China to finalize crime-response cooperation, including tackling phishing and tracking fugitives, extraditing a former Coupang employee suspected of orchestrating a massive data breach