Asia

The pause on NASA Gateway lunar space project was welcomed by the UAE, reiterating its long-term commitment to space exploration; the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre will continue collaborating with NASA, aiming to advance the nation’s lunar capabilities

The National Center for Meteorology forecast a peak of rainfall across most regions of the Kingdom; while also forecasting continued thunderstorms to 28 March, it denied reports of potential hurricanes, urging the public to rely on official sources

The Greater Amman Municipality has announced a state of maximum emergency starting this morning to deal with the weather depression affecting the Kingdom, inviting citizens to get in touch with emergency number to signal occurrences

Thousands of residents of Al-Dhalea Governorate protested in a rally under the slogan Steadfastness, Resilience, and Defiance, voicing support for the Southern Transitional Council and reaffirming "the right of the South to self-determination"

A call for applications for creative competition ‘Flight of the Horse: Strength and Grace has been announced; the Interstate Television Film Competition of the CIS countries aims to strengthen cultural and humanitarian ties through cinema

To expand geothermal energy and new projects in Taitung County three measures have been introduced: clearer regulations, financial incentives, and a greater role for state-owned companies in leading development

A Digital Aimag pilot program was launched in Darkhan-Uul and Uvurkhangai to accelerate local digital transformation; it introduces new systems to improve coordination between citizens, businesses and government, expanding online public services

MNDAA forces have seized the strategic town of Kutkai in northern Shan State from the Ta’ang National Liberation Army; The takeover highlights rivalry among ethnic armed organizations competing for influence within the anti-junta alliance groups

An overhead power transmission line that had been damaged by falling debris from intercepted drones has been fully restored and brought back into service at dawn on the first day of Eid Al-Fitr by teams working despite the holiday