Asia

A 40-member relief team deployed to Myanmar upon HM the King's initiative established a field hospital in Pyinmana Township, one of the earthquake sites, in just two days; an additional 47 personnel have arrived with a fully equipped operating theatre

Families of drug war victims have faced online harassment following former President Duterte's by the ICC, being labeled liars and paid agitators: they urged authorities to investigate these coordinated attacks and pursue legal action

Ream Naval Base was upgraded with new pier and Cambodia-China Joint Logistics&Training Center; PM Hun Manet announced an upcoming visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping, emphasizing commitment to sovereignty, denying any exclusive foreign military presence

Former Karabakh residents assembled at Freedom Square in Yerevan; through the council for the protection of the rights of Artsakh they call for a review of the government's decision and ask to keep providing them the 40+10 thousand-dram assistance

Hamdan Ballal, Oscar winner and co-director of the documentary film No Other Land, was reportedly attacked by Israeli settlers before being detained by the Israeli military; he has now been released

A free legal clinic on civil and criminal matters will be open today at the Law and Subordinate Courts Building, Jalan Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha, Batu Satu; organised by the Law Society it will provide free advice to those with limited income

On World Autism Awareness Day Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood reaffirmed Kuwait’s dedication to securing the rights of individuals with autism, enhancing their abilities, integrating them into society and giving robust support to families

The Telecom Regulatory Authority, following a Royal Decree of June 2023, granted approval to Starlink Muscat to offer broadband internet services in Oman using satellite communication systems, an opportunity for connecting regions with challenging terrain

In accordance with the decree "On Amnesty" announced on the occasion of the international holiday of Nowruz, 200 prisoners were released; in total, the presidential decree provides for the pardon of of 897 individuals, who will be released in stages

Anti-smuggling measures and import restrictions imposed by Pakistan have led to a sharp decline of the Afghan Transit Trade that registered -66% in the first eight months of current fiscal year compared to same period in FY 2023-24, The Nation reported

A tree plantation campaign has begun: experts and religious scholars stress tree plantation is a key strategy for protecting the environment and alleviating the effects of climate change in Afghanistan; Kabul says damaging trees will entail legal action