Asia Mongolia An atmospheric distillation column for Altanshiree oil refinery, built in India, is ready for shipment; The 58,4-meter unit will separate crude oil into fuels such as gasoline and diesel at the core processing facility, aims to boost local fuel production
Asia Nepal A long-awaited Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty with India now enables cooperation in criminal investigations, evidence sharing and extradition-related procedures; The deal formalizes cross-border legal coordination after years of negotiations
Asia Singapore Rail task force has proposed a long-term overhaul of the MRT system, including front-loading asset renewal, replacing ageing components before failure, tightening maintenance standards and strengthening engineering capabilities
Asia Laos An agreement for a 100-megawatt solar power plant in Oudomxay province was signed with a South Korean energy company including panels, transmission links and grid integration; Laos aims to diversify beyond hydropower and attract foreign investments
Asia Bahrain Bahraini villages Hoorat A’ali, Buri, Karranah and Budaiya were acknowledged under the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation Villages Recognition Initiative during latest FAO World Conference
Asia Armenia Book Giving Day is celebrated today across Armenia; the date was set in memory of the Poet of All Armenians Hovhannes Tumanyan who was born on 19 February 1869
Asia Afghanistan Latif Nangarhari, an Afghan singer who once critics and fled Talibans, known for advocating peace and condemning violence, now publicly praises their rule, drawing attention across Afghan social media
Asia Malaysia Muslims in Malaysia have begun fasting today after the crescent moon was officially sighted, marking the start of Ramadan 1447H: the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal announced the start of the holy month following observations at designated locations nationwide
Asia Cambodia CN19 Club, one of Cambodia’s leading Kun Khmer boxing clubs, plans a multi-million-dollar investment to raise young fighters, funding training centres, scholarships and international exposure, aiming to elevate Cambodia’s global profile in the sport
Asia Qatar With Ramadan approaching, Qatar Foundation hosted a session of the Education City Lecture Series: Internal Conversations, with Islamic scholar Dr Omar Suleiman speaking on the meaning of fasting as spiritual reflection, social connection, personal growth
Asia Cyprus Initiative to assist hotels install private desalination units, aiming to enhance water security as dam levels decline, was announced; Agriculture Minister said to expedite implementation licensing processes are simplified and a €3 million grant secured
Asia Kazakhstan Al-Farabi Kazakh National University launched the Kazakh-Singaporean Center for Quantum Technologies within Farabi Hub Center for Innovative Products and High-Tech; new facility will be the cornerstone of Kazakhstan’s emerging national quantum ecosystem
Asia Bhutan A Community-to-Community model is being introduced to manage human–wildlife coexistence by coordinating prevention efforts in neighboring villages: shared fencing, early warning systems and joint monitoring will reduce crop losses and livestock attacks