Africa South Sudan Precise language, accuracy in reporting, headlines reflecting content not sensational titles: Information Minister Makuei called on news editors at the National Editors’ Forum in Juba emphasizing need for journalistic integrity in view of 2026 elections
Asia Mongolia The Best Mongol Calligrapher 2024 International Contest honored its winners at Chinggis Khaan Museum; over 1.200 participants showcased script artistry, coinciding with the script’s reinstatement in public offices
Asia Sri Lanka The Sri Lanka Export Development Corporation's latest report revealed that the country has reached an all-time high of $16,17 billion in export earnings in 2024
Asia Myanmar Myanmar’s military and the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army have agreed to a ceasefire following mediation by China; the truce aims to end recent clashes near the Chinese border
Asia Philippines The Puerto Princesa City Jail, in Palawan, promotes sports for Persons Deprived of Liberty; basketball, volleyball, chess, and more, aim to improve physical and mental well-being, foster discipline, teamwork, and support rehabilitation
Asia Iran An underground labyrinth city and aqueduct were recently unearthed in the ancient city of Abarkuh, Yazd province; further research into the city's interconnected chambers and tunnels is currently underway
Africa Burkina Faso Bishop Guy Mukasa Sanon has been appointed as Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Nouna in Burkina Faso by Pope Francis
Asia Bangladesh Bangladesh risks a return to the rights violations that occurred under the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina unless a robust reform is initiated, Human Rights Watch warned
Asia Malaysia High tide brought a massive amount of rubbish to Kampung Jawa beach in Penang, covering the shoreline with waste; Authorities and local volunteers are working to clean up the area
Africa Rwanda The facility Investing for Employment launched a new call for proposals in Rwanda: companies, public and non-profit organisations can apply for co-financing grants with projects that combine job creation with social protection measures
Asia Brunei Brunei's representative, Dayangku Ummi Siti Syazana binti Pengiran Haji Marjuki, left for Indonesia to participate in the 4th International Holy Quran Competition
Europe Monaco The Monegasque collective Help for Ukraine inaugurated an exhibition entitled Children of War with images depicting the country's youth dressed in their finest clothes but surrounded by crumbling buildings and classrooms devastated by war
Asia Bahrain Wego, the number one travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa, has partnered with the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibition Authority to promote the Kingdom's tourism sector
Africa Sudan A drone attack on a hospital in the North Darfur region left more than 70 people dead and dozens injured, according to the Sudanese government, which attributed the attack to the Rapid Support Forces