Asia Uzbekistan Over 60.000 young representatives were connected in a video link from studios in the Republic of Karakalpakstan, various regions, and Tashkent for the open dialogue held by President Mirziyoyev to mandate officials to support youth startups and education
Africa Guinea-Bissau Alpine skier Winston Tang qualified through the basic quota, bringing his native country Guinea-Bissau to participate in the Winter Olympics for the first time ever
Europe Hungary With the first during of concrete, IAEA officially changed the status of Paks II nuclear power plant from project to under construction; government sees it as a guarantee for reducing ancillary costs, and the "flagship of Europe’s nuclear renaissance"
Asia Afghanistan Nearly five million patients with respiratory illnesses were registered in government hospitals over the past three months according to Minister of Health data, a significant surge from around 3 million last year
Oceania Papua New Guinea Bryan Chan Pokiton, from the Institute of Business Studies University in Boroko, has been selected as Pacific regional representative at the Commonwealth Student Association, and will soon join the upcoming meeting of fellow young leaders in London
Asia Jordan The implementation of the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2030, in line with global Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework adopted in 2022, has been launched to strengthen biodiversity protection through an ambitious agenda
America Dominica Recent paintings by Dominican artist Francilia Agar make her new solo exhibition titled “I Am Dominica” housed at Vetivert Contemporary Fine Art Gallery; expressive use of color and texture embody the island’s landscapes, cultural memories, identity
Asia United Arab Emirates The UAE is taking part in the Winter Olympics for the very first time, affirming that Emirati sport has neither geographical nor climatic boundaries, but is driven by a clear vision of excellence; one two skiers started skying as a child indoor in Dubai
Oceania Micronesia A 'Countdown for Service' ceremony was held for the East Micronesia Cable EMC Project, an undersea telecommunications system that will now provide submarine fiber optic connectivity to Kosrae, completing cable access for all four FSM states
Asia India A historic Free Trade Agreement was signed in New Delhi with the EU; the "Mother of all deals" took two decades of negotiations, covers 25% of GDP 96% of goods or services, reduces tariffs on import of cars and wines boosting Indian textiles and services
Europe Belarus Belarusian Health resorts and sanatoriums in 2025 have treated over 1,6 million patients, including approximately 260.000 foreign visitors from 80 countries, an increase on 2024 in terms of geographical expansion (+12) and revenues (+40%)
Europe Ireland Imbolc and St Brigid's Day have been celebrated: now a public holiday, they mark a renewed engagement with Indigenous Irish ways of understanding time, land and belonging: Imbolc signaled longer hours of light and the beginning of the agricultural year
Europe Sweden 5.300 trees in deciduous forests in various areas in Sweden and Belgium were selected for veteranization: carefully picked, they are carved, burned, and drilled to make them age prematurely and favor biodiversity, most lively in an over-200 year old tree
America Bahamas Grand-Bahama first temporary shelter has been inaugurated in Pine Forest, Eight Mile Rockfirst; comprising 10 fully-equipped units, the shelter is designed to provide holistic support and help residents transition from need to long-term self-sufficiency