Asia Syria Hundreds of Kurdish students in Hassakeh and Kobani refused to enter their classrooms as the 2026–27 school year began, protesting a decision that reduces Kurdish-language instruction to three periods per week, demanding the decision be reversed
Europe Hungary A new Animal Protection Law has been submitted by the Ministerial Commissioner for Animal Protection; if passed, it would affect both the Animal Protection Act and - most importantly - the Criminal Code
Africa South Sudan Teachers and supervisors from the Pastoralist Livelihood and Education Field School completed a two-week training on facilitation skills and integrated approach methodologies in Rumbek organized by UNESCO and FAO and local partners
Africa Malawi A list of 7800 products originated in the country has been submitted to the African Continental Free Trade Area secretariat for free trade in the new united market, thus also contributing to the free trade initiative
Oceania Tuvalu The pictures of Minister Kofe's appeal to denounce the risks of climate change for his country, with his legs up to his knees in the sea waters, have traveled around the world
Europe San Marino For the first time in its history, the Order of Chartered Accountants of the Republic of San Marino will be represented by seven female professionals
America Guatemala For the COP26 climate conference, the country mainly focused on indigenous representation, since their community was heavily affected last year by hurricanes Eta and Iota, resulting in the country’s classification as “highly vulnerable” to climate change
Asia Philippines In Tan-Awan, Cebu, the majestic whale sharks are a tourist attraction, to the point that they are fed and don't migrate; environmentalists warn of the danger of changing their habits and diet on top of man-caused skin abrasion
America Cuba The Delegation of Hydraulic Resources in Holguín is carrying out a comprehensive investment program for over 192 million pesos (8 million US$) to improve quality of water supply and extend access to water services
Asia Mongolia Umnugobi's newly renovated student development centre is ready for activity, with spaces for individual career, health and psychological counseling, as well as a co-working space and extracurricular activities for students
America Nicaragua Today the country’s general elections begin, with President Daniel Ortega seeking his fifth term as Nicaragua’s president
Africa Ghana A letter of intent to reduce deforestation has been signed with Emergent, in the Lowering Emissions by Accelerating Forest Finance coalition that has mobilised US$1 billion for countries that reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with deforestation
Asia Malaysia The Higher Education Ministry has set up a programme to train budding athletes and implement the "100m Run Under 10 Seconds" project, with the aim of producing 100m sprinters
America Canada British Columbia to phase out mink farming by 2025 due to alleged 'permanent risk' of Covid-19 transmission