Europe Luxembourg Luxembourgish Gynecologists's association announced that they are relieved to hear that surgical reconstruction of the hymen and virginity certificates will no longer be allowed; the move is considered a step towards better protection of women's rights
Oceania Tonga The project Upgrading Tonga's International Port, a major investment to strengthen the Queen Salote International Wharf, is being supported by Australia through the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific
Asia Myanmar Hundreds of people were rescued in recent days from forced-labor facilities that were dedicated to a multibillion-dollar industry of online scams; tens of thousands more remain imprisoned in the fraud factories, lured by false promises of good-paying jobs
Africa Ethiopia Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was welcomed in the Somali capital Mogadishu by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud for talks aimed at reaffirming their ties, after tensions escalated last year following an agreement between Ethiopia and Somaliland
Asia United Arab Emirates The UAE Moon Observation Committee announced that today, Saturday 1 March 2025, will mark the first day of the holy month of Ramadan; for the first time ever, drones equipped with artificial intelligence were used to sight the crescent moon
Africa Sudan In the face of the cholera epidemic, with over 2.700 cases reported, UNICEF is stepping up its response to prevent the spread of the disease and protect vulnerable children
America Uruguay A decade after Uruguay legalized cannabis, strict regulations limiting legal access and excluding tourists have led to a growing gray market, pushing consumers toward informal sources, highlighting the need for policy adjustment to meet demand effectively
Asia Uzbekistan The 4th edition of the international trade fair AGROPRO EXPO 2025 kicked off in the modern exhibition centre in the Dzhambay district, Samarkand, with 110 exhibitors from Turkey, the USA, Iran, Russia, Netherlands, China, Belarus, Lithuania and more
America Suriname Climate change is less alarming in the coastal plain than in the inland area, where villages near rivers are at risks, government stated as it is developing adaptation policies and zoning plans to potentially relocate vulnerable villages
Asia Malaysia Malaysian gig industry players urge refinements to a proposed bill, citing concerns over worker classification, social security and pay; they seek a balanced approach between workers’ rights and industry growth; government is planning further discussions
America Saint Kitts and Nevis The Day of Interruption, a nationwide student action against crime, violence and unsocial behavior at school, was celebrated on 26 February; organized by the Citizen Security Secretariat, it saw a massive participation of volunteers
Europe San Marino Training has begun for the team of young citizens that will present the San marino pavilion at the Expo Osaka 2025, opening on 13 April; classes will focus on the country's institutions, history and culture in order for the staff to present them at best
Asia Taiwan The government has pledged to reduce mortality rates for chronic diseases related to hypertension, blood sugar and high cholesterol by one third by 2030
Europe Poland The IDEAS Research Institute was launched to give Poland a competitive edge in artificial intelligence research and development; it is jointly supervised by the Ministry of Digital Affairs and the Ministry of Defence