The play Yakawewata Nandikadal was born out of workshops promoted by the Office for National Unity and Reconciliation (ONUR) with communities affected by the war. Based on real-life stories, it is performed by non-professional actors and presented in Tamil and Sinhalese. It addresses pain, loss, and mutual distrust, calling for genuine cohesion and peaceful coexistence in Sri Lanka.

Diplomatic initiatives to rehabilitate the Lebanese state as a credible actor in matters of security, deterrence, and stability seek to correct unrealistic assessments of the possibility that the army alone can dismantle the pro-Iranian movement. Meanwhile, the south of the country is sinking into sad abandonment.

Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah announced that he is running in the upcoming general elections, challenging former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, who was forced out of office by Gen Z protests. Others are disappointed by what the caretaker government has achieved so far.  New internal divisions are emerging in established parties, which are now seeking to revitalise themselves to garner support from young voters.

Dushanbe's honey production is highly regarded at international fairs for its taste and purity, and its availability has also grown significantly. However, it still struggles to enter European markets due to shortcomings in certification systems and the logistical organisation supporting exports.

Today's headlines: Indonesia, nine arrests by Medan police for trafficking newborns; Seoul: 23 years in prison for former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo for supporting martial law in 2024; Traffic in India among the worst in the world, with six of the ten most congested cities in Asia in 2025; Lawyer who defended Christians and converts arrested in Tehran.

Leo XIV's message for the 34th World Day of the Sick has been released, which will be the heart of celebrations on 11 February 2026, in Chiclayo, Peru. The pontiff slams the culture of "haste" and "indifference”, pointing to the "sweet joy of loving," as an antidote, rooted in the bond with Christ. He cites the parable of the Samaritan and the encyclical Fratelli tutti: “To serve one’s neighbor is to love God through deeds”