Asia Saudi Arabia Like Eternals and West Side Story, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has also been blocked for the inclusion of an LGBTQ character, with homosexuality considered illegal in Arab countries
Asia Iraq It is crucial that Iraqi parties work together so that the US can continue to implement the strategic framework agreement with Iraq in support of its armed forces, economy and health sector, said Gavito, US official for Iraq and Iran
Asia Vietnam Ambassador Giang, the country's permanent representative to the UN, called on the international community to strengthen efforts to tackle conflict-induced hunger during a meeting of the UN Security Council
Asia Philippines Today starts the campaign for the second booster shot against Covid-19 in the National Capital Region; the activity targets 690.000 immunocompromised individuals across all priority groups
Asia Japan Japan and Russia have reached an agreement on Tokyo's fishing quota to catch salmon and trout born in Russian rivers, Japan's fisheries agency said, despite worsening ties over the crisis in Ukraine
Asia Myanmar The 57th Myanmar Gems Emporium kicked off in the capital Nay Pyi Taw on Friday; 200 gem dealers from abroad are expected
Asia Lebanon A sudden upheaval in Lebanon's exchange rate has angered people ahead of parliamentary elections; according to economist Hobeika, the turmoil should motivate people to "vote for change and not re-elect those in power"
Asia Qatar Ooredoo Qatar has announced a promotion offering 5G access at no extra cost to all its prepaid customers in possession of a 5G device, stating that it understands that better connectivity is a huge priority for customers
Asia Armenia The Military Insurance Foundation had launched the "In Memoriam" donation campaign ahead of today 24 April, Commemoration Day of the death of 1,5 million Armenians at the hands of the Ottoman Empire between 1915 and 1916
Asia Jordan His Majesty King Abdullah received members of the Arab League’s ministerial committee and urged a unified Arab position to stop escalations in Jerusalem
Asia Afghanistan Pakistani-Afghan trade via Torkham has doubled during the last three months and is likely to rise further; the number of vehicles taking Pakistani goods to Afghanistan via Torkham had dropped to just 80 vehicles soon after Kabul fell to the Taliban
Asia Israel Israel said it will close its only crossing from the Gaza Strip for workers on Sunday in response to rocket fire overnight
Asia Turkey Women in Sorgun village in the northwestern province of Bursa have continued an ancient practice of making traditional dolls, about 50 a month with special types of clothes, which they sell throughout the country and around the world