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Al Jazeera reports that settler violence in the occupied West Bank has surged since Israel’s war with Iran began. The escalation highlights how regional conflict can quickly intensify local insecurity for Palestinians.
Una opinión publicada por La Prensa sostiene que en Panamá el problema del agua no se resuelve solo con nuevas leyes, ya que el marco legal existe, pero falla la ejecución. Propone reformar la gobernanza, invertir en infraestructura y mejorar conservación y distribución según la realidad de cada región.
Zelensky says Ukraine’s long-term defense agreements with Gulf states have “undoubtedly” shifted Middle East geopolitics, even as Iranian drones and missiles keep targeting the region. The remarks come as he tours Gulf countries while Ukraine balances its own wartime pressures.
Israel says its priority in the Middle East war is preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, but the article argues that the contrast with Israel’s own long-known nuclear arsenal creates an unsustainable double standard. The risk is that escalating tensions could raise the odds of a catastrophic nuclear outcome.
La nueva Ley de Interés Preferencial en Panamá reactivó el ritmo en el segmento de viviendas, pero persisten obstáculos: muchos bancos no participan en casas de hasta 80 mil dólares. También hay actores que esperan que el Gobierno se ponga al día con deudas pendientes para avanzar.
With Cambodia’s scam crackdown deadline approaching, criminal networks are reportedly fleeing and abandoning trafficked victims in Phnom Penh. Indonesians Abdul and Hafiz say their passports were seized and they now wait for consular documents to return home.
Experts in Panama urged citizens to learn about the Defensoría del Pueblo, saying people can seek free mediation when human rights are allegedly violated. They warned that many remain unaware of the office’s democratic role.
La directora de Senniaf, Lilibeth Cárdenas, visitó el CAI de Tocumen tras la evasión de 15 menores. Parte fue localizada en Chiriquí y otros regresaron voluntariamente, pero seis siguen sin ser ubicados.
China’s government work report places property policy in the “risk prevention” section, signaling Beijing’s reduced reliance on housing as a growth engine. The absence of a broad housing stimulus reflects a more cautious approach that may shape global investor expectations.
El USS Nimitz llegó a Panamá tras más de 50 años en el marco de cooperación multinacional. Por su calado, permanecerá anclado en aguas abiertas, mientras el USS Gridley atracará en Amador.
A review by the South China Morning Post found multiple errors in the official transcript of Hong Kong’s Tai Po blaze hearing, including mistakes on evacuation and damage figures. An academic is urging future hearings to be live-streamed to improve transparency and public trust.
Panama’s foreign ministry says it has formally submitted an extradition request tied to the attack against “Alas Chiricanas,” after a red alert was issued. The aim is the suspect’s delivery to Panama for prosecution.
Diputados panameños visitaron el portaaviones USS Nimitz en aguas del país durante su participación en “Southern Seas 2026”. El buque permanecerá hasta el 2 de abril y busca fortalecer la cooperación marítima con Estados Unidos.
JD Vance topped CPAC’s non-binding straw poll on who could be the next Republican US president in 2028, while Marco Rubio also gained ground in the same informal contest. The results signal shifting momentum within the party’s conservative base.
China’s China Development Forum and the Boao Forum for Asia used the endorsement of the 15th five-year plan to explain the country’s economic strategy to foreign officials and business leaders. The move underscores China’s ongoing push to “open up” and reduce uncertainty for international stakeholders.
Air strikes in Iraq have killed three PMF fighters and two police officers as the conflict tied to Feb. 28 US-Israeli strikes on Iran appears to widen. Al Jazeera describes Iraq as increasingly becoming an “expanding battleground.”
Pakistan has reached an agreement with Iran allowing up to 20 ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz. The deal highlights ongoing regional diplomacy amid heightened attention on maritime stability in the Middle East.
China is stepping up cultural repatriation efforts—using law, diplomacy, and Global South coalition-building—at a time when the U.S. is withdrawing from several international heritage and science bodies. The shift could reshape restitution norms and influence how cultural claims are negotiated worldwide.
La diputada Shirley Castañeda acusó a la alcaldesa de Arraiján, Stefany Peñalba, de abuso en desalojos y demoliciones en la rotonda de Burunga. Pide investigación del Ministerio Público, mientras Peñalba sostiene que el proceso se ajusta a resoluciones y a normativa sobre servidumbre pública.
AWS reported that drone strikes damaged cloud data-centre infrastructure in the UAE and Bahrain, impairing services. Iran also warned US tech firms with ties to Israel could be targeted as “legitimate targets.”