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
America Peru According to the latest survey released by the Peruvian Institute of Studies, the disapproval of President Dina Boluarte has risen to 77%, while her rejection in Congress increased to 90%, stating that she should soon resign
Africa Uganda A proposal for a new anti-gay law is expected, according to an audio recording of the speaker of the country's parliament
Asia Yemen At a high-level conference in Geneva, international donors pledged $1,2 billion to support a humanitarian response plan to help 17,3 million people in Yemen this year
Europe Poland The country will launch a joint initiative with the European Commission to trace Ukrainian children abducted by Russia during the invasion of Ukraine and bring those responsible to justice
Asia Iran UN Nuclear Observatory inspectors have found uranium particles enriched to 83,7% at Iran's underground nuclear site in Fordo, according to a report seen by the Associated Press
Africa Egypt The Shia mosque of Al Ḥakim bi Amr Allah, in central Cairo, has been reopened after renovations began in 2017; work on the more than 1.000-year-old building included repairing water damage and cracks in the walls
Asia Iraq UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres arrived in Iraq for his first visit in six years as a sign of "solidarity" after a long political crisis in the country
Africa Lesotho Basotho blanket, a garment that became widespread in the country from 19th century, still has a high symbolic value and is present in celebrations and rites of passage; however, its recent use in western high fashion and film has led to criticism
Asia India A temple in the southern Indian state of Kerala has introduced a mechanical elephant donated by People for Ethical Treatment of Animals India and actress Parvathy Thiruvothu to perform its rituals, in a pledge to stop using live animals for celebrations
Europe Germany Changes to German ship safety regulations plan to restrict the work of migrant rescue boats in the Mediterranean, many of which operate under the German flag, plans leaked by the Ministry of Transport reveal
Africa Algeria Algeria and Russia discussed strengthening their military cooperation during a visit to Algiers by Russian Security Council Secretary Nicholai Patrushev, the Algerian defence ministry said
Africa Burkina Faso The prime ministers of Burkina Faso and Mali, who co-chaired a joint Mali-Burkina Faso Council of Ministers, said they had laid the foundations for a federation between the two neighbouring states 'which share common challenges'
Europe Spain Core inflation in Spain hit a new record in February, a level not seen in the last 37 years, despite all price containment measures implemented by Sanchez’s government