Asia Palestine Israeli settlers set fire to two mosques north of Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank, and spraied the word "revenge" on walls, according to local witnesses, in an unprecedented episode of escalating hostilities
America Bolivia Bolivian artist Rilda Paco is using AI and digital collages to protest against gender-based violence in Bolivia, showcasing an exhibition titled "Mujer Peligro Mujer" at the National Museum of Art, which depicts women demanding justice
Africa Eritrea The Central Region Teachers Association held its 8th congress in Asmara; the head of the region's education office urged the association to establish sustainable training programs aimed at improving teachers' skills
America Belize A spike in gun violence in Belize City, with four shooting incidents over the weekend, two of them fatal, has led to the declaration of a State of Emergency
Asia Malaysia Malaysia Airlines unveiled an innovative partnership with Google designed to accelerate Malaysia's rise as a top tourism destination while driving digital evolution in the aviation industry
Europe France With four months to go until the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, French authorities have raised the maximum alert level for the terrorist threat, deploying 4.000 more soldiers
Africa Mauritania India and Mauritania held their first consultations with the Foreign Ministry in the capital Nouakchott, during which a wide range of bilateral, regional, and global issues of mutual interest were discussed
America Grenada The initiative called "Project 500", which will build 500 affordable Grenadian-style homes for citizens, will be soon launched according to plans by the Congressional government led by Dickon Mitchell
Asia India In Ladakh, thousands are protesting in sub-zero temperatures with the region's youth concerned about employment and the recruitment process for state jobs
Africa Ghana About 1,3 million high school students are expected to receive a tablet each as part of the "One Student, One Tablet" initiative implemented under the Ghana Smart Schools project
America Ecuador The US donated a Hercules military aircraft to Ecuador to help combat the rising violence from criminal gangs linked to drug trafficking; the aircraft was originally scheduled for delivery in 2026 but was expedited by 2 years
Africa Liberia The government of Liberia, with funding from the World Bank and the Western Region, is expected to build Liberia's first solar park and expand the Mount Coffee hydroelectric plant from 88mw to 126mw
America Dominican Republic The Ministry of Tourism announced the opening of the Santo Domingo Fortress Museum Interpretation Center, which will welcome visitors free of charge until Sunday, with video mapping and immersive experiences aimed at learning more about its history
Europe Germany Those seeking German citizenship may soon have to answer test questions on anti-Semitism, Germany's commitment to Israel, and Jewish life in Germany