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
Asia Qatar QatarEnergy, the state-owned company of one of the world's largest LNG exporters, is adding another major LNG expansion project to its two ongoing ones, aiming to increase its total LNG export capacity by 85% from current levels by 2030
Oceania Papua New Guinea The NRL Bid Academy was officially launched to cultivate future rugby league stars, marking another major boost for the sport in the region
Africa Somalia Save the Children called for greater protection of women and girls in Somalia, following the increase in sexual abuse and rape of teenage girls in recent months
Asia Pakistan Local production and assembly facilities in Pakistan produced 2,27 million mobile phones in January 2024, of which 0,72 million were 2G phones and 1,55 million were smartphones, a significant increase from the 0,24 million imported phones
Africa Nigeria The head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, has sounded the alarm over the escalation of kidnappings in Nigeria, expressing his solidarity with Nigerians and praying for measures to combat this menace
Africa Sierra Leone In a recent ruling by the disciplinary committee of the Sierra Leone Women's Premier League, the Sierra Leone Police football team was fined for using obscene language and making threatening comments
Oceania Tuvalu Tuvalu's new Prime Minister Feleti Teo has reportedly assured Taiwan that ties are 'eternal', dispelling rumours that the Pacific island nation was ready to reverse alliances with Beijing
America Saint Kitts and Nevis A resolution to increase the salaries of government ministers, senators, opposition members and both rapporteurs of the National Assembly was passed in Parliament after years of debate
Oceania Samoa Theft and burglary offences are on the rise and most defendants plead guilty to stealing basic necessities such as canned food or cigarettes and alcohol
Asia Turkey New regulations will be implemented to improve rights and living conditions of seasonal agricultural workers, who will be accommodated in temporary settlement areas, mainly on state-owned land, with housing, infrastructure, sanitation and security guards
Oceania Tonga The Tonga National Under-20 Rugby Team visited the Prime Minister, Hon Hu'akavameiliku, at the St George Building, ahead of their departure for New Zealand to participate in a new age-grade competition
Africa Sao Tome and Principe The country surpassed the record of 35.000 tourists by registering 35.817 visitors in 2023, with the Portuguese leading the way with almost 50%, according to data revealed by 'Lusa ' from the Directorate of Tourism and Hospitality
America Dominican Republic The 'More Rights' project was launched to strengthen the participation and impact capabilities of civil society organisations in public agendas and policy dialogues