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
America Suriname Operation Goliath, a large-scale exercise by Suriname's National Army, started this week from Pikin Saron to Tibiti, aiming to improve preparedness and skills through realistic training scenarios involving the Army, Air Force, and Military Police Corps
Asia Tajikistan The new law on parental responsibility, now entitled 'Responsibility for the upbringing and education of children Act', reflects the fact that responsibility for children now extends to all participants in the educational process
Asia Taiwan The migrant farm labourer programme could be extended and the number of workers increased from 12.000 to 20.000 in consequence of ongoing talks of Ministry of Agriculture with the Ministry of Labour
Oceania Tuvalu The Asian Development Bank, the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific and the governments of Australia and Tuvalu attended the handover ceremony of the Nui Island boat harbour to the local community
Oceania Vanuatu Phase 2 of the Vanuatu Hospital Redevelopment Programme will begin soon, following the approval of clinical service models for three hospitals: Vila Central Hospital in Vila, Norsup Hospital in Malekula and Lenakel Hospital in Tanna
Africa Sudan There is a risk of famine in 14 areas of Sudan with more than 750.000 people at risk of starvation, said a global hunger watchdog, noting that these are the 'worst levels of acute food insecurity' ever recorded in the country
America Costa Rica A visa-free entry policy for travelers from over 150 countries has been introduced to boost the tourism industry, aiming at more tourist arrivals, economic growth, hotel occupancy and improved air travel connectivity
Oceania Solomon Islands Solomon Islands Premier Jeremiah Manele visited Australia on his first overseas trip and discussed security and policing with his Australian counterpart
America Belize A State of Emergency has been declared in parts of the Belize and Cayo Districts following recent shootings and murders; law enforcement has settled in affected neighborhoods, including Kelly Street and Victoria Street in Belize City
Europe United Kingdom Private car parks in the UK will have to offer motorists a 10-minute 'grace period' before charging for excessive parking
Asia Yemen The UN Security Council extended the mandate requiring UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to report monthly on attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels on ships in the Red Sea
Asia United Arab Emirates With temperatures approaching 50°C recently and the possibility of hotter days in the future, the Ministry of Health and Prevention has announced the launch of an initiative to prevent heat exhaustion, heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses
America Bolivia A failed coup in Bolivia led by Army Commander Juan José Zuñiga just took place; the coup consisted of soldiers storming the presidential palace, ending in 3 hours with Zuñiga's arrest and allegations of a plot by President Arce to boost his popularity