Asia Sri Lanka An “Ehi Passiko” peace walk began in Dambulla, bringing together Buddhist monks and participants to promote peace and mindfulness; “Ehi Passiko,” meaning “come and see,” reflects a core Buddhist principle encouraging understanding through experience
Europe United Kingdom The Prince and Princess of Wales in their first public statement on the Epstein scandal said they are "deeply concerned" and "focused on the victims" in light of the latest information released from the US
Europe Ukraine A Ukrainian athlete was disqualified from the Winter Olympics upon IOC decision over his plans to wear a helmet honoring countrymen killed in the war with Russia
Africa Tunisia Some regions in Tunisia received the heaviest rainfall in 70 years in late January, with a positive impact on water reservoirs but causing floods that left a trail of disruptions, destruction and a number of people dead
Asia Brunei Students of a girls' Arabic religious secondary school have participated in the Haj Manasik Simulation Programme, which aimed at strengthening understanding of the haj pilgrimage and their determination to perform the pilgrimage
Asia Pakistan Pakistan will play its T20 World Cup match against India after the government cleared the team’s participation, ending uncertainty over political tensions; Officials said the decision balances sports diplomacy with national interests
America Brazil A record 9,3 million international arrivals have been registered in 2025 in Brazil; the +24% increase on 2024 was driven by expanded air routes, targeted marketing, and VAT incentives for foreign businesses
Africa Liberia Five major streets in Saclepea City will be paved, a development local authorities say will spur business growth and urban development making the town one of Nimba County’s most economically vibrant urban centers
Asia Bangladesh A $370 million financing was granted by the World Bank for sanitation and solid waste management to reduce water pollution and restore rivers and canals; Metro Dhaka Water Security and Resilience Program impacts an area generating 1/3 of Bangladesh GDP
Africa Seychelles Victoria’s iconic Clock Tower was illuminated in red to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year; the lighting ceremony was officiated by Lin Nan, ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Seychelles, alongside acting Mayor of Victoria Lydia Charlie
Africa South Sudan At least 3.000 head of cattle and 80 donkeys were stolen by armed assailants during a night raid in a village on the outskirts of the Jonglei State capital, Bor; locals lament that there were no adequate police in the village
Africa Mauritius After openly criticizing Chagos agreement as a weakness and military debacle on UK's side, US President Trump conceded his placet to the long-negotiated 99-years long deal saying it is "the Best PM Starmer could make"
Africa Nigeria Inmates awaiting trial account for 64% of the total, while those convicted are around 30%; the figure explains the persistent congestion in correctional facilities, many of which were built decades ago and now operate far beyond their designed capacity
Africa Central African Republic Renewed violence in the country’s south-eastern Haut-Mbomou prefecture is testing President Touadéra new government third term, with deadly clashes between national forces and AAKG militia, originally formed with Russian backing