Four more taxi fleets officially commenced services in Hong Kong on Monday after being issued five-year licences. Passengers can make bookings via phone calls or the fleet’s mobile app.

One of the largest mosaics in the region, known as the Garden of Paradise located at the ancient city of Perre in southeastern Turkiye has been reopened to visitors following two months of restoration and conservation work.

Chinese government will offer subsidies to parents to the tune of $500 per child under the age of three per year as the world's second most populous nation faces a looming demographic crisis. The nationwide subsidies apply retroactively from January 1, citing a decision by the ruling Communist Party and the State Council, China's cabinet. This is a major nationwide policy aimed at improving public well-being.

Massive floods in northeastern Romania killed three people, as several swollen rivers swept away everything in their path following heavy rains, officials said on Monday. Rescuers were searching for more possible victims and several hundred residents were evacuated, some by helicopter.

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