Asia Brunei The Basic Haj and Umrah Course 1448H/2026M has began at selected mosques nationwide to equip prospective haj and umrah pilgrims with essential knowledge on the rites and provide physical, spiritual and mental guidance
Asia Myanmar LGBTQ makeup artist May Oo is trading his beauty salon for a border refuge, refusing to provide his services to his celebrity clients who support the junta
Asia Syria Several interactive exhibitions were organised to introduce high school graduates to university majors
Oceania Solomon Islands The oil spill of the MV Haura, stranded along the Peochakuri coast since 20 August 2021, has become a major environmental concern for locals who are unable to catch fish, their main source of protein
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Members of the the Opposition, the Public Service Union, and several civil groups, gathered to protest over mandatory vaccinations, claiming it is an infringement of Democratic rights
Europe Albania Business Confidence in the country has been dropping for two years in a row, and is currently standing at 37.6%, one of the lowest in the region, according to data yearly report by the American Chamber of Commerce
Africa Angola Minister of Finance said that the government is committed to paying its debt to local private contractors, provided that it is certified, to boost the entrepreneurs
Asia Oman Petroleum Development Oman - the country's largest oil and gas producer - has outlined a strategy to become a carbon neutral energy producer by 2050
Africa Djibouti Modern and efficient taxation is a priority; the reforming process started with the acquisition of high-level technological tools for improved efficiency and reduced opportunities for corruption
Asia Georgia An Outlet Village is scheduled to open in 2022 in Tbilisi Free Zone, with 110 world premium brands stores; the project presented by the Prime Minister aims at increasing touristic potential of the country
Europe Netherlands The fact that many university cities do not have a record of how many students are enrolled without permanent residence worsens the difficulties foreign students have in finding accommodation in the country
Asia Pakistan The foreign minister presented a detailed dossier on war crimes and human rights violations allegedly perpetrated by India in Kashmir; it is the first time classified information are disclosed and openly presented to the public
Asia Bahrain More alternative sentencing has been announced in the new prison reform: all convicted would be eligible for alternative sentencing such as community service, home detention, exclusion and non-contact orders, electronic tagging, rehabilitation programs
Asia Taiwan The Cabinet is expected to approve this week a special bill for missile production drafted by the Ministry of National Defense, with a projected budget cap of US$ 8,67 billion, as China allegedly increases warplane incursions