Asia

All government agencies of the 15 cities and districts of Uzbekistan will be relocated to a single multi-storey building in the centre of the districts; 150 buildings that will be vacated in these districts will be auctioned to companies

A 79-year-old man, believed to be a supporter of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, self-immolated on 7 March near the Seoul City Hall; He had scattered pro-Yoon printouts before the act and this is the second such incident after a similar case in January

Former MP urges action against a spiritual group led by a 9-year-old claiming to be Buddha’s son; Despite a court ban, followers continue worshipping him and authorities are investigating potential violations, including child rights and public deception

Taiwan has been ranked the happiest country in East Asia and the 27th globally in the World Happiness Report 2025 of the Wellbeing Research Centre at Oxford University

The Malaysia Kabaddi Federation aims to gold at the upcoming SEA Games, a major multi-sport event in Southeast Asia, that would give much-needed international exposure; Kabaddi, a traditional contact sport, requires agility, strength, and teamwork

An airstrike on Let Pan Hla village in Singu township targeted a market area, resulting in at least 27 civilian deaths, including children, and 10 houses destroyed; The military has not commented on the incident

A resolution to combat Ulaanbaatar’s air pollution was approved by Cabinet; 32.000-50.000 households in ger districts, areas with traditional yurts using coal, will switch to gas, receiving stoves and subsidies; government will aid in reducing heat loss

1.000 Vietnamese nuclear specialists will be trained following an agreement between PM Phạm Minh Chính and Hungary's FM Péter Szijjártó; Vietnam aims for its first plant by 2030 and the deal strengthens its nuclear ambitions

Tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka exceeded 37.000 in the first five days of March, according to provisional figures from the Tourism Development Authority; half-million visitors entered the country within 1 March, compared to mid-March in 2024

2.000 more judges are needed in the Supreme Court to solve a growing shortage caused by retirements and vacancies; Chief Justice Syarifuddin urges the government to accelerate recruitment to ensure efficiency and timely case resolutions across the country

Health Minister urges continued efforts to promote public health through the Health Equity Fund Card, which provides free healthcare to vulnerable groups; the program ensures access to medical services for the poor, elderly, and disabled

Former President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested in Manila on an International Criminal Court warrant for crimes against humanity linked to his deadly war on drugs, which left up to 30.000 dead; he has been transferred to The Hague for the upcoming trial