Asia Qatar With temporary authorisation in an operating corridor Qatar Airways will operate today flights from Moscow, Perth, Seoul, Nairobi, Beijing, Istanbul, Delhi, Islamabad, London, Madrid, Frankfurt, Milan for passengers whose final destination is Doha
Europe Vatican City Pope Leo underlined that an era without conflict is feasible and that praying together from different religious traditions can change history; the message was delivered to the International Encounter for Peace and Reconciliation in his home city Chicago
Europe Iceland Over 83% of the public have high trust in the Icelandic Coast Guard, which remains the institution that people trust most according to Gallup's latest survey on trust in public institutions; National Church of Iceland has seen the highest rise in trust
Asia Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Tourism organized a special luncheon for foreign tourists stuck in the country due to disruptions caused by the Middle East crisis; Many visitors have been unable to return home following flight cancellations and airport closures
Asia Kazakhstan Over 10,4 million women live in Kazakhstan, reflecting both the country’s growing population and the expanding role they play in workforce, entrepreneurship and public life; figures were released by Bureau of National Statistics ahead of Women’s Day
Oceania Solomon Islands The groundbreaking ceremony for Bavaqole Rural Training Centre marked the importance of the project aimed at strengthening rural education for youth and community development through empowerment, in Bava Island and the whole Western Province
Africa Niger Friday prayers at the Grand Mosque of the religious city of Kiota have seen the presence of Nigerien PM Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, accompanied by members of the National Committee for the Safeguarding of the Homeland (CNSP) and members of the Government
Europe Switzerland Despite sanctions, Swiss manufactured components have surfaced in remains of weapons used to attack Ukraine, to the point that Swiss microprocessors, GPS modules, connectors, cables exceed those from any other European country
Europe Moldova State of alert for energy has been introduced by the National Crisis Management Center; in Tiraspol the supply of heating and hot water has been suspended, with thermal power plants temporarily shut down and cars wait in long lines at gas filling stations
America Antigua and Barbuda On 8 March, in observance of Women’s Day, the women of All Saints West will take part in the 1000 Steps for Care Health Walk, ending at the closed All Saints Clinic; the symbolic route marks over 1000 days without accessible local healthcare services
Asia Bhutan Clean cooking, improved heating systems and biogas programmes to cut emissions and expand climate finance opportunities are the climate projects launched with the support of Singapore to support Bhutan’s carbon market and low-carbon development
Africa eSwatini Culture Committee of the Ingwenyama Cup has released the prize breakdown for the 2025/26 cultural competitions; financial rewards for both national and regional winners across traditional categories show commitment to promoting culture and participation
Asia East Timor Implementation of gender equality principles into government policies has been inaugurated by Secretary of State for Equality with EU and UNDP; Women's day will be also celebrated with SEI-UN Women dialogue to promote women's political participation
Europe North Macedonia Fugitive Artan Grubi has been placed in house detention rather than prison, after he turned himself in following months on the run; the decision sparks accusations of behind-the-scenes deals