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
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
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 Bangladesh A $370 million financing was granted by the World Bank for sanitation and solid waste management to reduce water pollution and restore rivers and canals; Metro Dhaka Water Security and Resilience Program impacts an area generating 1/3 of Bangladesh GDP
Africa South Sudan At least 3.000 head of cattle and 80 donkeys were stolen by armed assailants during a night raid in a village on the outskirts of the Jonglei State capital, Bor; locals lament that there were no adequate police in the village
Africa Seychelles Victoria’s iconic Clock Tower was illuminated in red to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year; the lighting ceremony was officiated by Lin Nan, ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Seychelles, alongside acting Mayor of Victoria Lydia Charlie
Africa Ethiopia Ethiopia is shifting from emergency aid to long-term climate resilience by investing in water infrastructure, including irrigation systems, rainwater harvesting and watershed management projects to support agriculture and reduce drought vulnerability
Africa Liberia Five major streets in Saclepea City will be paved, a development local authorities say will spur business growth and urban development making the town one of Nimba County’s most economically vibrant urban centers
Africa Sudan Almost three years of war in Sudan have left more than 8 million children, nearly half of the 17 million of school age, out of education for nearly 500 days, NGO Save the Children reported, highlighting one of the world’s longest school closures
Asia Pakistan Pakistan will play its T20 World Cup match against India after the government cleared the team’s participation, ending uncertainty over political tensions; Officials said the decision balances sports diplomacy with national interests
Africa Tunisia Some regions in Tunisia received the heaviest rainfall in 70 years in late January, with a positive impact on water reservoirs but causing floods that left a trail of disruptions, destruction and a number of people dead
America Brazil A record 9,3 million international arrivals have been registered in 2025 in Brazil; the +24% increase on 2024 was driven by expanded air routes, targeted marketing, and VAT incentives for foreign businesses
Africa Central African Republic Renewed violence in the country’s south-eastern Haut-Mbomou prefecture is testing President Touadéra new government third term, with deadly clashes between national forces and AAKG militia, originally formed with Russian backing