Oceania Palau A historic $15 million financing agreement has been signed with Saudi Arabia, marking a shift in how Palua's National Development Bank will now operate, as the loan will be directly invested into building affordable housing
Asia Oman The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Environment Authority, will host Climate Week from 24 to 27 February 2025, with the aim of uniting the world in supporting climate action and focusing on the Sultanate's commitment to a zero-emission future
Africa Djibouti The Biennial of Folk Dances and Traditional Games ended in Dallay-Af, Obock region; organized by the Itro Association, supported by Ministry of Youth and Culture, it saw a large audience celebrate Djiboutian heritage in several days of cultural excitement
Europe Malta The Farmer Central Cooperative Society - which sells the products of Maltese farmers - is now selling local products to supermarkets chain Lidl, after discussions lasted 18 months
America Saint Lucia The Association of Human Resource Management Professionals Saint Lucia was officially launched under the theme “Advancing HR Excellence: Unveiling the Path to Innovation”, bringing together key stakeholders and HR professionals from across the island
America Jamaica The parliamentary year 2025/2026 began on Thursday, 13 February 2025, with the traditional opening ceremony of Parliament at Gordon House
Europe Hungary A minimally invasive method for treating thyroid cancer has been developed by Hungary's Premier Med and Semmelweis University
Oceania Kiribati The newly crowned Miss Pacific Islands, Miss Samoa Litara Ieremia-Allan, has pledged to support Miss Kiribati, Kimberly Tokanang, in raising awareness and promoting climate change action in the Pacific region
Asia Kyrgyzstan The first children's documentary on Kyrgyz writer Chingiz Aitmatov, 'The Enigmas of the White Steamer', was presented in Kyrgyzstan at the Seytek National Children and Youth Centre
Africa Nigeria A trial has begun in London between the British multinational oil company Shell and two Ogoni communities in the Niger delta, who are demanding that the oil company be held responsible for the pollution of the area
Asia India India and France will collaborate on the development of small modular nuclear reactors, the Indian Foreign Ministry said following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the European country
Asia East Timor A Special Test will be held to allow teachers hired in 2023 to enter the national education system, following a dialogue with representatives of former teachers and the Ministry of Education
Asia Iran Journalists Niloofar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi, who had been convicted for reporting on Mahsa Amini's case, were pardoned; freed on bail after 17 months' imprisonment last January, their sentences were reduced on appeal in August
Africa Mozambique Approximately 100.000 people in Caia district of central Mozambique are facing severe food insecurity due to the effects of the El Niño weather phenomenon, which has created an 'extreme drought'; distribution of food aid to over 5.000 families has begun