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.
Tan Ruisong, former chairman of state-owned AVIC, received a suspended death sentence for taking more than 613 million yuan in bribes and insider trading. The ruling highlights intensified anti-corruption enforcement in China’s defence industry.
China has designated “ci yuan” as the Chinese term for AI “tokens,” combining the words for “word” and “currency”. The naming could signal a shift toward treating computational units as economic value and raise questions about how AI services are priced and regulated globally.
Spain’s prime minister warned that Israel appears to be using the same tactics in Lebanon as in Gaza, raising concerns about potential wider destruction and humanitarian fallout.
The Loadstar reports that PPC has increased its damages claim in a Panama port dispute, taking the total beyond $2 billion. The escalation raises commercial and operational risks for Panama’s critical port sector.
Envoys for former President Trump delivered a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran through Pakistan, but Tehran says it has its own conditions, leaving prospects for a deal uncertain.