Setsubun – Japan Welcomes Spring with Beans and Demons on February 3
On February 3, 2026, Japan celebrates Setsubun (節分), the traditional “seasonal division” festival that marks the eve of spring according to the old lunar calendar. Although it’s not a public…
Martyrs’ Day (Dia dos Mártires) – São Tomé and Príncipe Remembers the Batepá Massacre on February 3
On February 3, 2026, the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe observes Martyrs’ Day (Dia dos Mártires or Dia dos Mártires da Liberdade), a national public holiday commemorating the…
Heroes’ Day – Mozambique Honors Its Liberation Fighters on February 3
On February 3, 2026, Mozambique observes Heroes’ Day (Dia dos Heróis Moçambicanos), a national public holiday dedicated to remembering and paying tribute to the men and women who fought and…
Day of Finnish Architecture and Design – Celebrating Alvar Aalto’s Birthday on February 3
On February 3, 2026, Finland observes the Day of Finnish Architecture and Design (Suomalaisen arkkitehtuurin ja muotoilun päivä), a national flag-flying day that honors the legacy of renowned architect and…
Communist Party of Vietnam Foundation Anniversary – Vietnam Celebrates 96 Years of Leadership on February 3
On February 3, 2026, Vietnam commemorates the 96th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam (Đảng Cộng sản Việt Nam), one of the most important political and…
Four Chaplains Day – Honoring Selfless Sacrifice on February 3
February 3 is observed in the United States as Four Chaplains Day, a day of remembrance that commemorates the extraordinary heroism of four U.S. Army chaplains during one of the…
Between Shadow and Light
In the midst of chaos, I refuse to choose between shadow and light; both exist because something real stands between them.
Afghanistan to resume active participation in SCO
Afghanistan is an observer state in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), and Kabul considers it appropriate to resume active participation in its work, Afghanistan’s Ambassador to Russia, Gul Hassan, said.…
SDF imposes curfew in Syria’s northeast before govt deal begins
Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on Sunday announced a curfew early next week in two cities in the country’s northeast, ahead of the implementation of a recent deal struck with…
Iran examines diplomacy with US, hopes for results in coming days, official says
Details of various diplomatic processes to manage tensions with the US are being examined by Iran, Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday, adding that Tehran hoped for…