Asia Indonesia Officials in East Jakarta faced backlash after using an AI-generated image to respond to a public complaint, raising concerns over transparency; The fact highlight risks of using AI in public communication without clear disclosure or verification
Europe Kosovo The Information and Privacy Agency launched a platform to identify personal data breaches that ensures institutions are better prepared to protect personal data, prevent leaks and protect from potential cyber attacks
Africa Benin In the southern village of Gogotinkpon, which makes its living from fishing in Lake Aheme, voodoo is used to ask deities to help demarcate tracts of mangroves as sacred areas; the tradition highlights the importance of mangrove forests in the region
Asia Iran An underground labyrinth city and aqueduct were recently unearthed in the ancient city of Abarkuh, Yazd province; further research into the city's interconnected chambers and tunnels is currently underway
Europe Serbia The Prime Minister of Serbia, Miloš Vučević, resigned following three months of major citizens' protests against his government
Asia Kuwait The Kuwait Public Labour Authority has announced new regulations to improve workers' living conditions: employers must ensure that accommodation offers a minimum space per person and accommodates no more than four workers per room
Oceania New Zealand The first known major outbreak of avian botulism in Otago region led to the deaths of about 1000 waterfowl at the Waikouaiti wastewater treatment plant and has been followed by another suspected outbreak in Timaru
Asia Thailand Thailand may soon restart negotiations with Cambodia on overlapping claims in the Gulf of Thailand; the talks would aim to resolve disputes over resource-rich maritime areas, with both nations seeking mutual economic and diplomatic benefits
Oceania Marshall Islands Construction of a new Majuro Water and Sewer Company warehouse at the airport basin to repair the long-damaged sewage outflow system was initiated in the presence of authorities, representatives of the US government and landowners
Europe Andorra The real estate market in Andorra has seen a 2,8% increase in the average price of new flats over the past year, to €6.022 per square metre; there are currently 1.315 new homes available for purchase
Asia Turkmenistan A three-day seminar on securities market development was held for specialists from the Ministry of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan and the Ashgabat Stock Exchange within the framework of the joint UN Development Programme project
Asia Singapore Over 600 public buses approaching their 10th year of service are being refurbished with new seats, floor coverings, window and windshield sealants and door system components; the initiative aims to enhance commuter comfort and extend bus lifespans
Africa Sudan A drone attack on a hospital in the North Darfur region left more than 70 people dead and dozens injured, according to the Sudanese government, which attributed the attack to the Rapid Support Forces
Europe Belarus The electoral commission declared Alexander Lukashenko the winner of the presidential election for the seventh time; the result was widely expected, as he is ruling since 1994 and he is often referred to as 'the last dictator of Europe'