Asia India Young-led ‘cockroach' movement, whose protests are challenging Modi’s government on accountability and educational reforms, is attracting professionals, families and public support after police used tear gar and beatings to disperse march on parliament
Europe Slovakia In the next 15 to 20 years, according to experts, the country will need 15 to 30 TWh more electricity per year than it produces today, due to the decarbonisation of industry, heating and transport making nuclear power necessary for its future energy needs
Asia Kazakhstan A telephone survey at the request of the Kazakhstan Strategic Research Institute, under the guidance of the Kazakh President, shows that out of 1.200, 53% support the idea of building a new nuclear power plant
Asia Syria The Committee to Protect Journalists and Reporters Without Borders called for the immediate release of Syrian journalist Bakr al-Kassem, detained by pro-Turkish factions
Asia Kyrgyzstan The new BC Card Kyrgyzstan payment system has been launched in the country, and Chief Minister Akylbek Japarov made the first payment using this system
America Ecuador An 8 month amnesty for Venezuelan migrants in irregular status has been announced by Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa, offering a special visa to aid their regularization, with the process allowing document renewals and free from penalties
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo The government asked Japan to donate at least 2 million doses of measles vaccine
Africa Comoros Head of State Azali Assoumani met farmers, active members of the 'Jardin Ndjema' cooperative, before recalling the threefold struggle for the years to come: energy, food and health autonomy
Africa Lesotho Partners in Health, an NGO, reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment, taking rigorous measures to prevent and address incidents in Lesotho
America El Salvador 80.000 public officials will be trained and certified in Bitcoin, blockchain, cybersecurity, and AI, aiming to enhance public administration, the Bitcoin Office of El Salvador announced
Europe Latvia Residents of the village of Tirza are protesting against the planned felling of more than 20 apple trees as part of the road improvement works, demanding that the fruit trees be spared and sending letters to both Latvian highways and President Rinkēvičs
America Colombia Avianca has temporarily suspended flights to certain destinations in Colombia due to a shortage of jet fuel; the airline is currently working with the government and fuel suppliers to address the issue
Africa Central African Republic MINUSCA Police organised a 5-day training course for 60 police officers, 19 of whom were female, to provide the skills of a judicial police officer, such as investigation and hearing techniques, the drafting of reports, notions of law
Asia Turkmenistan Voting for the most beautiful goal of the 20th round of the 2024 major championship has started on social networks, where fans will be able to choose the most beautiful goal from seven candidates, upon initiative of the Turkmenistan Football Federation