Asia

According to recent government estimates, traffic congestion in Kuwait has decreased by 30% since flexible working hours were implemented in 24 government agencies last year

The 4th Karachi Biennale opened at Bagh Ibne Qasim: works by 40 artists from 10 countries highlight food security in Pakistan's climate challenges; the biennale explored historical influences on food systems and awarded emerging Pakistani talents

Artist Seyha's "Dream Odyssey" exhibition at Phnom Penh's Pi-Pet-Pi Gallery dives into the subconscious in 27 evocative paintings; surreal landscapes and Khmer symbols capture Cambodia's spiritual and cultural essence in a mystic exploration of identity

Long working hours and lack of job security are a concern for care workers, with some 39,6% of workers reporting being dismissed from their jobs without notice, according to a new study by the International Labour Organisation

Ms. Wang Haoze will participate in China's next space mission; Wang is currently China's only female spaceflight engineer and will be the third female Chinese national to be sent to space

The European Union Delegation in East Timor and the European Investment Bank have prepared investment projects with the government; the three proposals focus on water supply, solid waste management and forestry

The Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan is launching a large-scale educational campaign to develop B2B e-commerce in all regions of the country

On October 27 official Israel marked the Hebrew date to commemorate the Hamas onslaught on southern Israel and the massacre of 1.200 people last 7 October, international calendar, which sparked the ongoing war

A large crowd attended a rally against antidiscrimination legislation and legalization of same-sex marriage; organizers - an ad hoc committee of Communion of Churches and Protestant groups - claim "over a million" participated, police estimated 120.000

The Đường Hoa Tea Festival in Quảng Ninh attracted thousands with tastings, rituals honoring tea heritage, a blessing for tea trees; the celebration is an effort to preserve local tea culture, promoting sustainable growth and exchange among tea businesses

King and Queen led a 52 royal barge procession along Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River presenting traditional Kathin robes to monks at the Temple of Dawn; over 2.000 rowers and thousands spectators from across the country celebrated His Majesty’s 72nd birthday

An exhibition in Vientiane celebrates traditional Lao silk, showcasing over 100 textiles, some nearly 300 years old, crafted by local artisans; the event highlights Laos’s ethnic diversity and heritage in weaving, with live demonstrations of the craft