Casco Antiguo’s Semana Santa is drawing thousands of local and foreign visitors as new processional floats and restored church routes boost religious tourism and cultural heritage.
The Panamanian government has created a high-level commission to tackle rising oil prices, keeping Metro and MetroBus fares, electricity tariffs, and a 25-lb LPG subsidy stable while coordinating sectoral measures.
Homicide prosecutor Jorge Ferguson reported a rise in national hitmen—especially in the metropolitan area—linked to organized crime, narcotrafficking, microtrafficking and territorial control.
GCC states told the United Nations that Iranian attacks violate sovereignty, and UN rights chief Volker Türk warned of “grave repercussions” amid a broader conflict involving Iran.
Hong Kong plans to redevelop a 1.16-hectare site in Aberdeen into a marina with about 200 berths, a clubhouse and roughly 250 flats; the government will tender the project in H1 2027 aiming for completion by 2032.
PDD Holdings reported an 11% drop in quarterly net profit to 24.5 billion yuan as it steps up reinvestment, while revenue rose 12% to 123.9 billion yuan, meeting estimates.
Democrat Emily Gregory won a Florida House seat in the Mar-a-Lago-area district previously held by Republicans, a political upset that could signal momentum ahead of November’s midterms.
Kenyan authorities exhumed 32 bodies, including children and foetuses, from a mass grave in Kericho, prompting calls for forensic investigation and accountability.
Al Jazeera published a compilation of Donald Trump’s statements on Iran, presenting his rhetoric as a record of the posture and language that have shaped U.S.-Iran tensions.
San Miguelito reports higher municipal revenue even as economic activity slows in 2026, with restaurants and small businesses notably affected; officials warn debts and fiscal pressures persist.
An Al Jazeera piece on March 25, 2026, argued that a prolonged foreign conflict would be politically unwise ahead of the US midterm elections, underscoring how electoral timing shapes foreign policy choices.
Al Jazeera published an explainer on Mohamed Salah’s decision to leave Liverpool, outlining the reasons behind his exit and assessing potential next clubs for the Egypt star.
With signs of diminished U.S. appetite to uphold the post‑war rules‑based order, middle powers are increasingly assuming leadership in multilateral diplomacy, accelerated by conflict in the Middle East and disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz.
Panama has presented evidence to Venezuela seeking the extradition of Ali Zaki Hage Jalil, accused in the 1994 Alas Chiricanas bombing; Venezuela’s Supreme Tribunal will hold a hearing amid questions over the suspect’s dual nationality.
Casco Antiguo will become largely pedestrian for Semana Santa as SPI deploys 1,000 uniformed officers. Vehicle entry allowed only for residents and merchants with access passes until set hours.
Beijing named Zhang Dongmei, a former vice-president of the All-China Women’s Federation, as deputy director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office — the first woman in the role since the office was elevated in 2023.
Tractor FC of Iran will face Dubai’s Shabab Al-Ahli in the AFC Asian Champions League Elite quarterfinals, with the match set to be played in Saudi Arabia following the tournament draw.
As the ACP prepares $8 billion in projects and confronts China–US tensions after a port-concession ruling, selecting a neutral, experienced Canal administrator is critical.
An envoy from President Trump’s Board of Peace presented a plan at the United Nations to disarm armed groups in Gaza, placing a U.S.-backed proposal on the international agenda and raising questions about feasibility and humanitarian safeguards.
Candace Parker says her spells with Guangdong and Xinjiang in mainland China helped her “take care of my family” as she explores investment opportunities in Hong Kong, reflecting a growing trend of WNBA stars building global careers.