The Hong Kong Menopause Society launches March 28 to challenge stigma and boost understanding of perimenopause and menopause after many women report symptoms dismissed as stress or ageing.
New reports show glacial retreat in the Hindu Kush Himalaya has doubled since 2000, with small glaciers shrinking fastest and threatening meltwater supplies for over 2 billion people.
Iran says it is ready to facilitate the passage of Japanese vessels through the Strait of Hormuz and that talks with Japan are ongoing, asserting the strait remains open after recent attacks.
Hong Kong will start weekly announcements on international and local fuel-price changes from April 1 to increase transparency after businesses raised prices amid conflict-driven oil volatility.
TVMAX will broadcast the LPF Torneo Clausura match UMECIT FC vs Herrera FC on Monday, March 23 at 8:30 p.m. via TVMAX, TVN Pass, and the TVMAX PANAMÁ YouTube channel.
Japan and Australia meet in the Women’s Asian Cup 2026 final, with live build-ups and text commentary providing team news and pre-match analysis ahead of the continental decider.
An ancient griddle discovered at the Yangshao site in Henan suggests Chinese pancakes date back about 5,000 years, with echoes in ancient art, poetry and myth.
China’s shift toward technology and services is forcing manufacturing regions to adapt. A new series examines three areas — from Dongguan’s factories to older industrial hubs — and what the changes mean for global trade.
A USTC team led by Pan Jianwei built a strontium optical clock that would drift less than one second over about 30 billion years, putting China among the world leaders in timekeeping and potentially influencing a future redefinition of the second.
The WNBA and players’ union reached a tentative seven-year CBA beginning in 2026 that raises the salary cap from $1.5M to $7M and ties future adjustments to revenue growth.
Diesel prices in the Philippines have hit record highs amid the war on Iran, forcing transport workers off the road and raising fears that higher fuel costs will drive up food inflation.
The Trump administration sued Harvard, accusing the university of allowing a “hostile environment” for Jewish and Israeli students amid pro-Palestinian protests from 2023–2025, part of a broader push targeting US campuses.
The Panama Canal is experiencing increased fuel and LNG transits as Middle East disruptions reroute energy shipments. ACP says water levels and scheduling allow higher traffic, but warns of wider economic risks if the crisis persists.
A Panamanian DNA study of commercial ceviche found at least 21 species in samples, revealing mislabeling and weak traceability; the findings back a “shark-free” label and push for better seafood traceability.
Relatives of victims of Panama’s 1968–1989 military dictatorship say a five-year settlement with the State remains unfulfilled, with reparations, memorials and prosecutions still pending as lawmakers consider Bill 442 to mark July 9 as a day of remembrance.
The ATTT says procurement issues delaying Panama’s new five-year vehicle plates have been resolved and production at Chapala will begin once the Comptroller General endorses the roughly $600,000 contract.
Relatives of dictatorship victims say Panama has not fulfilled reparations agreed five years ago, with indemnities, identification of remains and legal accountability still pending.
Britannica’s entry on the 1989 US invasion of Panama revisits a defining episode that reshaped Panamanian politics, sovereignty debates, and bilateral relations.
On World Water Day, UTP highlighted the role of women scientists in Panama’s water security, detailing training projects in Azuero and citing UN figures on global water inequities.