Europe Luxembourg Luxembourgish Gynecologists's association announced that they are relieved to hear that surgical reconstruction of the hymen and virginity certificates will no longer be allowed; the move is considered a step towards better protection of women's rights
Europe Germany The conservative CDU/CSU bloc of German election winner Friedrich Merz and the Social Democrats reached an agreement in principle with the Greens on plans for a massive increase in state loans ahead of next week's parliamentary vote
Asia Iran Iran increasingly relies on electronic surveillance to inform on women refusing to wear the mandatory headscarf in public; according to latest UN report, state-sponsored vigilantism aims at enlisting businesses and private individuals in hijab compliance
America Grenada South St George Government School received a gift of 10 laptops from one of its old boys, Pastor Terrence Griffith, senior pastor of the First African Baptist Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Africa Guinea 75 political parties are allowed to continue their political activities normally, while another 24 can continue under certain conditions; the decision follows an evaluation carried out by the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Decentralisation
Europe North Macedonia Guarantees of origin will be issued starting in April, said the CEO of the national electricity market operator, a step towards laying the foundations for greater transparency and trust in the energy market
Africa Ethiopia Tsadkan Gebretensae, Ethiopia’s former Defense Chief of Staff and one of the leading military strategists in Tigray, published an article on African Report stating that war with Eritrea could break out at any moment and will involve regional powers
America Cuba Action is underway to reorganise non-state-run transport services, said Prime Minister Manuel Marrero, hoping that the private sector would 'continue to support passenger transport, but without imposing abusive prices'
America Peru The state of emergency in northern Peru has been extended for 60 days; the measure, that restricts constitutional rights like freedom of movement and assembly, was imposed to support officials working to curb organized crime and restore internal order
Africa Benin The diocese of Abomey, in southern Benin, is the only one to appoint women as extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, seeking to break away from traditional gender exclusions
Asia Bhutan Indian Railways has completed the detailed project report for a new track that will connect Kokrajhar, Assam, to Gelephu
Africa Comoros After an initial five-day opening, the special Ramadan agricultural fair organised by the Rotary Club of Moroni reopened on Wednesday for a new five-day activity given the large crowds attracted
Africa Seychelles The Department of Social Affairs held a workshop to develop a standard operating procedure for child protection to guide practice and ensure that child safety is at the centre of investigation processes
America Saint Lucia The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force will launch a pilot project aimed at reducing long working hours for officers by implementing eight-hour shifts, replacing the traditionally extended hours that were necessary due to staffing shortages