Asia North Korea Experience gained by North Korean forces on the battlefields of the Russia-Ukraine war imposes changes in the security calculus on the Korean Peninsula, as NK troops have been exposed to the technology and tactics of modern warfare, UN Commander reveals
Asia Mongolia 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
Asia South Korea 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
Europe Norway Oslo recorded a temperature of 16°C at the end of last week; skiers complain about the lack of snow on neighboring hills and mountains, where it has been raining instead of snowing
Asia Sri Lanka 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
Asia Vietnam 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
Asia United Arab Emirates "International Day of Happiness" is celebrated on 20th March in the UAE, committed to enhancing the well being and quality of life of residents; happiness, a key metric in government policies, is a fundamental indicator of progress and success in the UAE
Europe Slovenia An ideologically divisive election campaign has been proposed after the largest party collected signatures for a referendum that would grant special pension allowances to prize-awarded artists, providing an extra income to a specific cultural elite
Asia Malaysia 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
Africa South Sudan Two major peacebuilding projects to reduce violence in communities and promote resilience in conflict-affected areas have been launched by the government, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme and UNICEF
Asia Taiwan 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
Europe Croatia A nationwide teachers' strike was held, affecting around 1.000 schools and universities; unions have announced that 93,54% of the affiliated schools have joined the strike
Asia Indonesia 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
Asia Afghanistan The mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan has been extended until 2026, upon initiative of the UN Security Council