Africa eSwatini 11 000 jobs have been added in 2023-25; though it may appear as a positive development for Eswatini’s economy, economists fear that Eswatini’s labour market is expanding in low-productivity jobs rather than sectors building long-term economic security
Asia India Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate today a large Hindu temple in Ayodhya symbolising the country's growing Hindu cultural nationalism, a movement also known as Hindutva, which stands on the site of a mosque demolished in the 16th century
Asia Malaysia Tan Sri Devaki Krishnan, the first Malaysian woman elected to public service, has died at the age of 100; an influential figure in Malaysian politics, she had been called the 'Grand Dame of Malaysian Indian politics'
America Trinidad and Tobago The T&T Police Service Social and Welfare Association has cooperated with Crime Stoppers to increase the reward for any information that may lead to the arrest and prosecution of the men responsible for the murder of police officer Ravindra Harrinarine
Europe Russia A bill to annul a 1956 agreement on fishing rights between the Soviet Union and Great Britain, which granted British fishing vessels the right to operate in certain areas of the Barents Sea, was submitted to Parliament
America Saint Lucia A tax amnesty programme has been introduced to allow uncollected tax revenue to remain in the pockets of citizens and businesses
Europe Moldova The Intelligence and Security Service has informed that it has come into possession of data indicating the revival of disinformation and manipulation campaigns to destabilise the situation in Moldovan society and regional security
Europe Monaco The second edition of 'La Semaine de l'Ecole inclusive' (Inclusive Schools Week) took place in 78 classrooms throughout the Principality and children from the Prince Albert II Leisure Centre participated in workshops on the theme of disability
America Grenada The Grenada Citizenship by Investment Unit announced its role as platinum sponsor of the CARIFTA 2024 Games to demonstrate its commitment to promoting youth development in the region
Asia Maldives According to a senior official in the Office of the President, the government would be holding talks with an Egyptian contractor for the construction of a bridge connecting Hithadhoo and Hulhumeedhoo in the town of Addu
Europe Vatican City At the Angelus, Pope Francis announced a 'Year of Prayer' in view of 2025 Jubilee and urged the faithful to pray for Christian unity and peace in the world; he also called for the release of a group of people, including nuns, kidnapped last week in Haiti
America Saint Kitts and Nevis The police opened an investigation into the country's first murder in 2024 in Cayon
Asia Tajikistan The heads of ministries, agencies, provinces and cities will start holding press conferences on the results of the last six months' work on 29 January; on 4 March 2005, President Rahmon had signed a decree obliging them to hold quarterly press conferences
Europe United Kingdom Medicines are becoming more and more unavailable in the country, with the President of the Association of Independent Multiple Pharmacies stating that the 'situation is the worst ever'; shortage includes drugs to combat cancer and depression