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 Ukraine President Zelensky ordered reinforcements for Bakhmut, asking the General Staff for appropriate forces to help defend it, as "no part of Ukraine can be abandoned"
Asia Pakistan Textile exports fell for the fifth consecutive month in February, down 28% to USD 1,2 billion, according to data from the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association; textiles are most important sector of the economy in terms of employment
America Trinidad and Tobago As debate over human trafficking and prostitution in Trinidad and Tobago continues, an official list of convicted sex offenders has been made public for the first time through an online registry, the Trinidad and Tobago Public Sex Offenders Website
Africa Rwanda Rwanda was ranked among the top 10 African countries in the Global Soft Power Index 2023, published by Brand Finance, a leading independent brand evaluation and strategy company
Europe Monaco On the occasion of International Women's Day, the Women of Monaco community will enjoy a special lunch and award ceremony at the Yacht Club de Monaco
Asia Lebanon Acting Minister of Economy and Trade welcomed the Director of the UNESCO Regional Office in Beirut to discuss procedures to be adopted following the inclusion of the Rashid Karami International Exhibition on the "List of World Heritage in Danger"
Europe Russia More than eleven thousand Ukrainian soldiers were killed in February in the conflict against Russia, in the estimate provided by Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, according to which Kiev army's losses increased by more than 40% compared to January
America Paraguay 7.000 farmers marched to Asuncion City to denounce President Mario Abdo Benítez's alleged failure to comply with the agreements reached in March 2022, where the state promised to support family farming and resolve the producers' debts
Europe Iceland The University of Iceland will inaugurate a new programme this autumn: a minor in Polish studies; Iceland is home to some 20.000 people of Polish origin, who make up the country's largest immigrant group
Europe Malta Figures released by the Office for National Statistics show that 1,8 million guests stayed in hotels and other accommodation facilities in 2022
Asia Singapore FairPrice, Cold Storage, Giant, Sheng Siong and Prime Supermarket will charge the mandatory minimum of 5 cents per plastic bag starting 3 July; proceeds will go to social and environmental causes
Europe Switzerland The Council of States rejected the motion that sought to respond to the request of several European states - such as Germany, Denmark or Spain - to be able to re-export war material purchased in Switzerland to Ukraine
America Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso and his Costa Rican counterpart, Rodrigo Chaves, have signed a historic free trade agreement between both countries, which includes free trade for 97% of Ecuadorian products and over 90% of Costa Rican products