Mes Aynak, an ancient Buddhist city, is situated in Afghanistan. It was a significant city known for its copper extraction and trade. In 2007, the Chinese mining giant Metallurgical Group Corporation (MCC) signed a multi-billion-dollar contract to mine copper from this site. Currently, the preservation of Mes Aynak is a matter of concern due to its historical and cultural significance.

Hambantota port, which has recently been in the news, is located in Sri Lanka. The port received a visit from a Chinese surveillance vessel, and there were security concerns regarding its use for military purposes. Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has stated that China will not be allowed to use the facility for military purposes.

Panjshir Valley, recently in the news, is situated in Afghanistan. The valley has a historical significance as it served as a site of resistance by Afghans against Soviet forces in the 1980s and as a base for rebels opposing Taliban rule in the late 1990s. The National Resistance Front (NRF) has recently launched an offensive against Taliban forces in the region.

Sierra de Mijas is a mountain range situated in Spain. Recently, wildfires have caused significant damage in this region, along with other parts of France, Greece, Portugal, and Spain. These wildfires have resulted in the destruction of vast areas of land and forced the evacuation of numerous residents.

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island, previously known as Ross Island, is situated three kilometers away from Port Blair in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It has recently been handed over to the Andaman and Nicobar Administration for tourism development and infrastructure growth. The island is home to India's first solar lighthouse and has been a focus of development initiatives by NITI Ayog and Island Development Agency under the Act East Policy.

Rakhigarhi, situated in Haryana, is one of the twenty heritage sites identified for the "National importance" tag. The site holds historical significance and is recognized as one of the "five iconic sites" by the Indian government. Other sites include Anangtal in Delhi, Chintakunta's rock paintings in Andhra Pradesh, Murgi's rock art site in Ladakh, and Kaleshwar Mahadev Temple in Himachal Pradesh.

In Madhya Pradesh, two Indian Air Force fighter aircraft, specifically a Sukhoi-30 and a Mirage 2000, crashed in the Pahadgarh area. An inquiry has been ordered by the Indian Air Force to determine the cause of the accident. The planes were on a routine operational flying training mission and had taken off from the Gwalior air base in Madhya Pradesh.

The state government of Arunachal Pradesh has named its third airport, currently under construction in Itanagar, as 'Donyi Polo Airport.' It will serve as the only airport in the capital city of Arunachal Pradesh and the third airport in the state, following Pasighat and Tezu airports. The name 'Donyi Polo' is derived from the local tribal language, where 'Donyi' means Sun and 'Polo' means Moon.

The "Bailey Suspension Bridge" has been recently inaugurated in Jammu and Kashmir by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh. This bridge, constructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), aims to enhance connectivity over the Chenab River.

Mount Fagradalsfjall, the volcano that recently erupted, is situated in Iceland near the capital city of Reykjavik. This volcano erupted for a duration of six months in 2021 in an uninhabited valley called Geldingadalir, following continuous seismic activity in the region.