Asia Uzbekistan Over 60.000 young representatives were connected in a video link from studios in the Republic of Karakalpakstan, various regions, and Tashkent for the open dialogue held by President Mirziyoyev to mandate officials to support youth startups and education
Asia Taiwan Routine drug price surveys could be suspended for three years in an effort to strengthen the stability of Taiwan’s pharmaceutical supply; annual surveys consider demand and clinical necessity and set prices, ultimately influencing production
Asia Kuwait A number of wedding halls have been temporary converted into food distribution centers to reduce overcrowding and facilitate efficient supply, especially in densely populated areas
Asia Bahrain Bahrain accused Iran of striking a desalination plant, raising fears that civilian infrastructure may become fair game in the war; Iran’s president vowed to expand attacks on American targets in the region following intense US and Israeli air strikes
Asia Jordan Life mostly continues like normal in Amman, but hailing sirens have become a part of daily life, triggered by missiles flying over Jordan; airlines are cancelling flights and military jets are patrolling over the city
Asia Kazakhstan Over 10,4 million women live in Kazakhstan, reflecting both the country’s growing population and the expanding role they play in workforce, entrepreneurship and public life; figures were released by Bureau of National Statistics ahead of Women’s Day
Asia Cyprus Hundreds of protesters gathered in the centre of Nicosia to peacefully demonstrate against the presence of the British bases in Akrotiri and Dhekelia: amid the ongoing war the bases, surrounding areas and Cyprus' infrastructure became a military target
Asia Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Tourism organized a special luncheon for foreign tourists stuck in the country due to disruptions caused by the Middle East crisis; Many visitors have been unable to return home following flight cancellations and airport closures
Asia Bhutan Clean cooking, improved heating systems and biogas programmes to cut emissions and expand climate finance opportunities are the climate projects launched with the support of Singapore to support Bhutan’s carbon market and low-carbon development
Asia East Timor Implementation of gender equality principles into government policies has been inaugurated by Secretary of State for Equality with EU and UNDP; Women's day will be also celebrated with SEI-UN Women dialogue to promote women's political participation
Asia Maldives Fulhadhoo Council started to fine tourists for attire that violates general social standards, such as bikinis, after receiving numerous complaints about how tourists are dressed while in public spaces and despite several attempts to find a resolution
Asia Mongolia Smart traffic cameras linked to Ulaanbaatar's traffic-light system have been introduced to better manage congestion, monitoring vehicle flows in real time and adjusting signals to improve traffic balance and road safety across major intersections
Asia Myanmar Revenue streams linked to Myanmar’s junta have been cut as China dismantled the scam-linked Fully Light Group by arresting its chairman Ming Xuechang, shutting down its operations and extraditing hundreds of suspects