Asia China 10 United States-based companies have been added to China's export control list, government procurement barred from 50 US companies two weeks after the Pentagon blacklisted some of China’s best-known companies for alleged ties to the Chinese military
Asia Turkmenistan New administrative buildings for judicial authorities will be constructed in the cities of Turkmenbashy and Dashoguz to further improve working conditions for employees of Adalat bodies
Europe Sweden Plans to tighten gun laws have been announced in the wake of the worst mass shooting in the country's history, which claimed the lives of seven women and four men aged between 28 and 68, including the gunman, who killed himself
Oceania Vanuatu The demand for technical and vocational education in Vanuatu is gaining popularity; in the programmes approved by the Vanuatu Qualifications Authority there are about 1.000 students enrolled, many of whom attend the Vanuatu Institute of Technology
Asia Turkey Istanbul's water reservoirs are now at 50,49% of their capacity, thanks to the recent rains that brought a 8,75% increase in just one week
Africa Zambia Comprehensive guidelines for sustainable use of wetlands across the country are being developed by the government with the intention of launching them by the end of the year, to address the growing environmental challenges and threats they face nationwide
Asia Uzbekistan President Mirziyoyev signed a 'Decree on Additional Measures for the Introduction of Modern Mechanisms for the Judicial Protection of the Rights of Persons and Business Entities'
Asia Vietnam A mountain market in Ha Giang has become a YouTube hotspot, drawing vloggers and tourists; once a quiet trading hub, it now thrives online, with locals gaining fame and income from viral videos showcasing ethnic culture
Europe Slovenia Virtuoso, the leading global network specialising in luxury and experiential travel, has chosen Slovenia as one of nine must-see luxury travel experiences for 2025
Asia Yemen Mass protests broke out again in the southern Yemeni district of Aden over the power outage in the city; traffic was blocked on several roads and tyres were set on fire
Asia Pakistan Anita Karim, Pakistan’s first female MMA fighter, is breaking barriers in a male-dominated sport, inspiring young women; known as “The Arm Collector,” she excels internationally despite societal challenges reshaping local perceptions of female fighters
Oceania Tonga A campaign to protect women from cervical cancer is being conducted by the Ministry of Health; at least four cases of stage 3-4 cervical cancer occur each year in Tonga
Asia United Arab Emirates A 20% increase in the salaries of Fujairah local government employees was ordered by Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Fujairah
Asia Myanmar Thai authorities rescued 61 people, including 39 Chinese nationals, from Myanmar-based scam gangs; Myanmar’s Border Guard Force handed them over at the Mae Sot border; The rescue follows Thailand’s suspension of electricity to scam-linked areas in Myanmar