Asia Lebanon Beirut was hit by an airstrike carried out by Israel for the first time since a truce between the Israeli army and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah halted the war between the two in November
Asia Saudi Arabia The market for sweets and chocolate is growing, and increased consumer demand for non-traditional options, chocolate and special promotions for Eid Al-Fitr is boosting sales
Asia Pakistan The Supreme Court ruled that women’s legal rights are not tied to marriage; Justice Mansoor Ali Shah said assuming married women depend financially on husbands is discriminatory and the court reinstated a woman denied a job due to her marital status
Asia Mongolia The Selbe Subcenter project in Ulaanbaatar aims to create a model “20-minute city” over 158 hectares; It will include 113 residential complexes, schools, hospitals, roads, bike paths, and green spaces and construction is set to finish by 2027
Asia Bhutan Bhutanese cinema is making global strides, with films like I, the Song and Agent of Happiness earning acclaim on the international stage; I, the Song was celebrated at the Busan and Fribourg film festivals, Agent of Happiness at Sundance and San Francisco
Asia Brunei The Jualan Mega Brunei 2025 campaign is planned until 13 April under the theme 'Shop local, Celebrate together'; following routine inspections, Economic Planning and Statistics reaffirmed the importance of ethical and transparent sales practices
Asia Armenia Economy Middle East magazine has named Armenia the top destination for travel in its list of 15 best destinations to visit during the Eid Al Fitr holidays, a very special nomination considering the deep Christian roots of the country
Asia Bangladesh The UN World Food Programme has reversed its decision to reduce food aid for the Rohingya living in refugee camps in Bangladesh, following concerns about the impact of the cut
Asia Qatar The National Plan to Combat Trafficking in Human Beings 2024-2026 has been launched by the Ministry of Labour through its National Committee to Combat Trafficking in Human Beings
Asia Turkey Over a thousand people were arrested in the six days of extensive protests following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the main opponent of President Erdogan; despite government bans, protests are ongoing
Asia Bahrain StartUp Bahrain has signed a strategic partnership with ordable/, a regional cutting-edge business management platform to improve operational efficiency and support the digital growth of local small and medium-sized enterprises
Asia China At Geely's Zeekr 5G intelligent factory in Ningbo, in the eastern Chinese province of Zhejiang, dozens of advanced humanoid robots work in factory departments, marking a new era of human-like teamwork in manufacturing
Asia Kuwait Several public schools in Kuwait recorded a high rate of absences during Ramadan; a recurring phenomenon on religious and national occasions, it registered an upward trend this year