Bahrain has successfully launched its first national satellite, Al-Mundhir, into orbit. This is being hailed not only as a scientific achievement but also as a historic event that marks the beginning of a new era in the kingdom's space industry.
Nearly half a million people have taken to the streets in Belgrade. The reason is a deadly tragedy, corruption and infrastructure problems. The government is under pressure: the prime minister has resigned, but protesters are demanding that President Vučić also step down. Serbia is on the verge of a political crisis.
Tensions are escalating in Yemen. The Houthis have vowed a strong response to the US and British airstrikes on Sana'a province. They described the attack as a war crime and stressed that the Yemeni people will not back down. The situation on the geopolitical scene is becoming increasingly tense.
Ofsted, the body responsible for England's education standards, has appointed its first Muslim head. Hamid Patel will now oversee the country's school inspections and strategic planning for educational development.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned of a sharp rise in intolerance and hatred against Muslims around the world. He called on online platforms to take strong action against hate speech and harassment. Islamophobic crimes have reportedly reached record levels in the UK, US, India and other countries in recent weeks.
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have reached a full agreement, with checkpoints reopened and air traffic restored. Azerbaijan and Armenia have also reached a compromise on all points of the peace treaty. What opportunities do these agreements create for stability and economic development in the region?
At least nine civilians have been killed and nine others injured in US airstrikes in Yemen's Sanaa province, as the Trump administration seeks to destabilize the geopolitical balance. The situation is getting worse.
The administration of Columbia University in the United States has expelled students who participated in a protest in support of Palestine. The exact number of students sanctioned has not been disclosed.
The administration of US President Donald Trump is planning to close the country's doors to citizens of 43 countries. These countries are divided into three categories - "red", "orange" and "yellow". Uzbekistan is not included in this list.
A key meeting on Iran's nuclear program has been held in Beijing. Diplomats from China, Russia and Iran are challenging US sanctions and demanding the lifting of restrictions on Tehran. How will the meeting affect the global balance of power?