Iran has named Mohammad Zolghadr, a former IRGC commander, as its new national security chief, signaling a security-first approach amid US‑Israeli pressure and domestic unrest.
A Reuters report claiming to have identified Banksy has reignited debate over whether the artist’s anonymity is essential to his cultural and market value.
Art Basel Hong Kong has spurred a packed Art Week this spring, featuring street murals, edible art, retrospectives and archival shows — with HKWalls running until March 29.
On day 26 of the attacks, missiles and drones struck Iran, Israel and the Gulf while the US signalled both possible military escalation and openness to a negotiated deal.
A 2025 GPEN sweep, with Hong Kong participation, found that more child-focused websites and apps are collecting personal data — including phone numbers and addresses — than ten years ago.
Costa Rica and Panama are reported to be exploring a proposed 300-mile rail link from Panama City to Paso Canoas, a cross-border corridor with potential implications for trade and mobility.
Intense heat in peninsular Malaysia has warped payment cards and disrupted Eid celebrations in northern states Kedah and Perlis, forcing families and farmers to change routines amid health and agricultural concerns.
Seatrade Maritime News reports CK Hutchison’s damages claim against the Republic of Panama has expanded to over $2 billion, raising potential fiscal and sectoral implications for Panama’s ports and investment climate.
After nine years of failed attempts, South Korean authorities extradited 48-year-old Park Wang-yeol from the Philippines; investigators allege he ran a ‘VIP’ prison-based drug empire via Telegram.
A Kowloon City court placed a senior Hong Kong Immigration Department assistant on one-year probation after he was convicted of repeatedly choking his wife and young son; the defendant said imprisonment would cost him his job and long-earned pension.
Mercedes enter the Japanese Grand Prix as the early pacesetters, threatening Max Verstappen’s bid for a fifth straight Suzuka win as Red Bull wrestles with new F1 regulations.
A man in Jieyang, Guangdong, dug up a Chinese yam that strikingly resembles a human hand, complete with nail-like features, prompting surprise and online attention.
Philippine Airlines president Richard Nuttall warned that the Philippines may need to ration fuel amid tightening supplies caused by the war in Iran, a development that could impact flights and transport sectors.
An Iranian military spokesperson on Wednesday mocked a U.S. 15‑point ceasefire plan delivered via intermediaries, signaling Tehran’s skepticism and complicating U.S. diplomatic efforts.
Al Jazeera reports that amid US-Israeli attacks, many Iranians face lost incomes, temporary displacement and uncertain internet access, compounding long-standing economic strain.
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee urged stronger ties with Hainan after meeting its Communist Party secretary, calling on Hong Kong firms to offer finance, legal and accounting services to the island’s free‑trade port.
The Maguro, the first ship in an activist flotilla, docked in Havana carrying medical supplies, food and solar panels as Cuba faces an escalating energy crisis amid a US fuel blockade.
Shipping disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz are driving up freight, energy and raw-material costs, prompting some Chinese factories to cut production and suspend exports, including to Iran.
The National Museum of Natural History reports that ForestGEO hosted its 2023 annual analytical workshop in Panama, an event that supports forest science collaboration and data analysis.
Surging fuel costs linked to the Iran war are straining budgets in developing economies from Pakistan to Egypt, raising import bills, transport costs and inflationary pressure across the Global South.