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
Asia Malaysia A man dressed as Spider-Man delivered some basic necessities to 24 families living in Hang Tuah Flats in Pudu, Kuala Lumpur
Asia Iran Bushehr 1000 MW nuclear power plant, the only one in the country, has resumed operations after being shut down two weeks ago for an overhaul
Asia Indonesia Numerous soup kitchens continue to spring up in the country to provide meals for overwhelmed health workers, Covid-19 patients and others in distress
America Saint Kitts and Nevis The Social Security Board has allocated US$250.000 to the food stamp initiative to immediately and effectively help people in need
Asia India The monsoon, which is now in a weak phase, could lead to re-seeding of key kharif crops like pulses, oilseeds, paddy and coarse grains if rainfall remains inadequate at all crucial agricultural points in the country
Europe Romania This year's edition of the Transilvania International Film Festival Cluj-Napoca has launched a special programme dedicated to the creation and financing of dramatic series
America Ecuador Eight specialists will draft proposals to update the 20 years old tourism law, in an effort to be in line with the dynamic industry sector
Oceania Tonga Research has begun on the collection of Tonga's seeds, including local fruits, traditional medicinal plants and indigenous plants, creating a seed collection and storage system to enhance food security
Europe Malta A new air service connects Malta International Airport to Charles de Gaulle three days a week; in 2019, France ranked fourth among the top five passengers’ origins, with a 6.2% market share
Africa Madagascar The women's national rugby team recorded their first international victory by beating Kenya
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina There has been a big boom in births in the Republika Srpska area: in the last 24 hours, 27 babies have been born
Europe Ukraine The State Agency for Tourism Development of Ukraine confirmed its intention to transform the Chernobyl area into an attractive “Renovation Zone”
Asia Nepal The country's largest hydropower plant, the Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Project, has become operational after 10 years of work