Senators met behind closed doors Thursday with White House border czar Tom Homan as they pursue a bipartisan path to end a Department of Homeland Security funding shutdown that began over a month ago.
Iran has warned it may target tourist sites worldwide and says missile production continues nearly three weeks into the war, after U.S.-Israeli strikes hit Iranian leaders and energy assets.
Al Jazeera reports experts say Gulf states need support amid attacks linked to Iran, but it is unclear what military or logistical help their allies can actually provide.
A March 20, 2026 report says Panama’s recent power tender drew bids that were about 90% renewable, with up to 1.4 GW of capacity offered, signaling strong clean-energy interest.
China’s exports of rare-earth permanent magnets to the U.S. fell to 994 tonnes in Jan-Feb, down about 22.5% year-on-year, marking a seventh straight month of decline as Washington and allies diversify supply chains.
InvestHK chief Alpha Lau urged Hong Kong to capitalise on its “safe haven” status to draw companies relocating from Dubai amid Middle East tensions, as firms weigh rising costs and uncertainty.
A round of matches in the Campeonato Nacional de Béisbol Mayor 2026 produced decisive wins and a rain-suspended game, leaving the standings tightly bunched with Chiriquí atop the table.
Swire Coca-Cola won a HK$31.9 million, 27-month contract to supply Bonaqua water to Hong Kong government offices, following last year’s HK$52.9 million bottled water procurement scandal.
Panama’s National Assembly approved in third debate a proposal that would penalize publishing debtors’ faces or addresses online as a confidentiality breach, with fines reportedly reaching $25,000.
Specialist Federico Marengo says Panama must invest in training its workforce to close a labor gap as the country’s services platform continues to expand.
South Africa coach Broos has urged fans to attend two home friendly matches against Panama, after naming the final squad for the pair of internationals.
Coach Broos has urged fans to attend two upcoming friendly matches between Bafana Bafana and Panama later this month, after South Africa finalised the squad to face Panama on home soil.
The White House released an AI policy seeking to pre-empt state rules, protect children and limit energy costs. The move pushes a uniform federal framework and may shape international tech ties.
Chinese prosecutors have indicted former Shaolin Temple abbot Shi Yongxin on charges including embezzlement and bribery, Xinhua reports, four months after his arrest.
Costa Rica and Panama signed a bilateral rail agreement reported by The Tico Times, aiming to explore rail connectivity with broader regional ambitions. The deal marks a step toward potential cross‑border transport cooperation, though specific project details remain limited.
Panama’s public debt reached $60,059 million at the end of February 2026, rising $300.36 million from January; much of the growth occurred in the last five years, notably under President Laurentino Cortizo.
Huawei launched the Atlas 350 inference accelerator powered by its Ascend 950PR chip, claiming better performance than Nvidia’s H20 as AI moves into a more agentic phase.
China imported 21.8 million tonnes of Russian crude in Jan–Feb 2026, up 40.9% year-on-year, but the dollar value rose only 5.8% as the Iran war may reshape future demand.
Chinese analysts say US air strikes may have weakened Iran’s blockade capability, but drones and mines make immediate naval escort or ground operations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz too risky.
Six‑time Olympic table tennis champion Ma Long drew a rock‑star reception at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, thrilling students with a panel appearance and on‑court exhibition.