Asia China “Bone ash apartments" will be illegal after new law prohibits use of residential properties to store ashes or bury remains outside dedicated areas; scarce space in cemeteries, low house prices made more affordable to entomb remains in an empty apartment
Asia Jordan The AI-powered educational assistant “Siraj” has been launched on a pilot basis as part of the National Council for Future Technology’s initiatives and aligns with directives to integrate artificial intelligence into education
Europe Switzerland Freshwater jellyfish have been found in the Rheinauen lake in Trimmis, in Canton Graubünden; a non-venomous species, it poses no threats to swimmers
Africa eSwatini New passport stamps are in use to curb cross-border crime; they carry advanced security features and are traceable to individual immigration officers, making it significantly harder for criminal networks to manipulate entry and exit records
America Bolivia Daniela Artemisa, a tattoo artist in Bolivia, has gained recognition as the “Cholita Tattoo Artist” by blending Aymara traditions with goth aesthetics to celebrate Indigenous women, despite initial backlash and evolving perceptions of tattoo culture
Asia Kazakhstan An 11.000-seat UEFA-standard stadium has opened in Kyzylorda; the Kaisar Arena, a new multifunctional complex, includes venues for boxing, wrestling, gymnastics, taekwondo, weightlifting and facilities for people with special needs
America Costa Rica Costa Rica’s top court has ordered the government to urgently regulate a 2022 tuna fishing law aimed at reclaiming marine resources from foreign fleets, warning that further delays risk environmental harm and legal consequences for officials
America Honduras Over 2.000 driver’s licenses have been revoked during the first days of the Morazánica holiday for various violations, though no traffic deaths have been reported, as Honduras authorities intensify road safety operations nationwide
Europe France Samba, France’s last circus elephant, a 38-year-old African elephant, found a permanent home at Richter Safari Park in Hungary;
Asia Georgia After violent clashes erupted in Tbilisi, the city remains under mobilized security as cleanup operations continue; riot police units are stationed at Orbeliani Square where tensions rose multiple times during protest; opposition figures were arrested
Europe Monaco A new digital service allows residents to create a personal business entirely online via MonGuichet.mc as part of the Principality’s ongoing efforts to modernise public administration and streamline bureaucratic procedures
Europe Moldova On the eve of Teachers’ Day educators spoke about the prestige and challenges of their profession and the value they place on their work; most stressed that teaching is far more complex than it appears and should be compensated accordingly
Oceania Fiji 1.125 new teachers will be hired to join the 13.457 force serving across Fiji and Rotumaas; on World Teacher's Day, Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro announced it as part of efforts to strengthen Fiji’s education workforce and support quality learning
Asia Mongolia Cabinet endorsed a draft national strategy on Big Data and Artificial Intelligence to be integrated into the 2026–2030 development plan; it includes 66 measures on 4 objectives and aims to build an AI ecosystem in sectors like health and mining