Asia

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

Nauryz was, the ancient spring festival rooted in the culture of Turkic peoples since centuries, was celebrated yesterday; it had been banned under the Soviet regime and restored again for the first time in the Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic in 1988

5.564 hectares have been developed as forest plantations, 16.291 planted through enrichment programs to ensure a sustainable timber supply and support the long-term growth of Brunei's forestry industry

University of Technology and Design launched design and AI training tailored to Malay/Muslim community, addressing underrepresentation in tech; The program uses culturally relevant outreach, community networks and possibly English and Malay instruction

Iran is celebrating Nowruz, the Persian New Year, during wartime for the first time since the 1980s; believed to have been celebrated in ancient Iran since at least the fifth century B.C., it marks the solstice of spring and symbolizes new beginnings

Legal amendments are being considered that would introduce fines for online insults and obscene language; The proposal aims to regulate behavior on digital platforms, with authorities seeking to curb abusive content

Three new species of spiny lobster have been identified in Sabah, expanding knowledge of marine biodiversity in Malaysian waters; The discovery highlights the ecological richness of the region and the importance of keeping up research and conservation

Citizens demonstrated in Tel Aviv demanding an end to war with Iran and conflict with Hezbollah, as millions shelter from ongoing attacks, with 18 victims and over 3.000 injured; protesters accuse of prolonging the conflict with no clear timeline or goals

3.610 tonnes of humanitarian aid, including 45 tonnes of medicine, has been shipped to Iran in a convoy counting 110 cargo trucks, as regional countries respond to growing humanitarian needs inside Iran following weeks of conflict

Central Fish Wholesale Market will resume regular operations on 23 March; the 4-days temporary suspension of activities has started yesterday providing clear timelines for fisheries traders and stakeholders in observance of national holiday Eid al-Fitr

A revised energy plan to 2030 has been approved, expanding solar, wind and LNG and reducing dependence on coal and imports; The strategy prioritises grid upgrades, diversified supply sources, energy storage to meet rising demand and strengthen security