Asia Philippines An Air Quality Index has been issued amid temporary haze from Indonesian forest fires; The Health Department advised residents to wear masks, limit outdoor activities, and remain indoor if possible
America United States March for Our Lives, a youth-led gun-violence-prevention organization, plans a protest against gun violence in Washington D.C., tomorrow - starting at the Washington Monument at noon - and 450 sister marches across the United States and in other countries
Africa Mozambique A new project in the village of Manhene seeks to change perceptions about violence against women in a country where half of all women marry before the age of 18 and, according to UN figures, more than one in five women have experienced violence
Europe United Kingdom The age at which people can buy tobacco products should be gradually increased, as raising the age from 18 is seen as a key factor in the plan to eradicate smoking by 2030; the recommendation is expected in a review for government to be made public soon
Asia Nepal An agreement with Switzerland will support the implementation of the Reintegration of Returnee Migrant Workers project to help returnee workers reintegrate into society and actively participate in social, cultural, economic and political life
Asia Vietnam Over 60 experts participated in the traditional medicine seminar, discussing possible innovative solutions to eradicate treatments that use endangered wild animals and their derivatives
America El Salvador Finance Minister Alejandro Zelaya has stated that the country will further delay the launch of its anticipated $1 billion Bitcoin (BTC) bond, due to current price volatility and uncertain market conditions
America Bolivia Human Rights Watch called on President Luis Arce to end the practice of parading detainees and suspected criminals in front of television cameras, as it violates the principle of presumption of innocence
Oceania Samoa Prime Minister has neither confirmed nor denied the abolition of the 30-day entry permit for Samoan nationals entering American Samoa, which could be beneficial to the country as a source of revenue
Europe Monaco The Oceanographic Museum has unveiled its major new exhibition for the next two years, an immersive experience in the polar regions where visitors can discover the beauty, fragility and hope to be found there
Europe Italy Car maker Lamborghini has set a new record in its 60 years history, having produced 20.000 of its SUV Urus in 4 years since its launch; sold mainly to foreign markets, Urus has been key for the expansion of the historical production site in Bologna
Oceania Nauru Parliament has passed a Constitutional amendment that reserves membership of Parliament for Nauruans born on or before 30 January 1968 and their descendants
Africa Eritrea Chinese Ambassador to Eritrea cut the ribbon to officially inaugurate the new Eritrean polymetallic mine, the Asmara Project; the mine is expected to have a 17-year life with production of copper, zinc, gold and silver