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Ukraine has sent military advisers to Gulf states amid a southern counteroffensive, with Kyiv saying it may have reclaimed about 400 sq km in 2026 and is downing record numbers of Russian drones.
US authorities have charged three men reportedly tied to Super Micro Computer in an alleged scheme to smuggle billions of dollars’ worth of AI chips into China, highlighting risks in global chip supply chains.
Al Jazeera reports Iran struck a Kuwaiti oil refinery as Israel renewed attacks on Tehran, with violence stretching from Kuwait to the UAE and analysts warning of a dangerous new phase.
Panama has publicly rejected a claim from a CK Hutchison unit alleging the state ignored arbitration, the Hong Kong Free Press reports. Details on the dispute remain limited.
Panama’s president has accused a CK Hutchison subsidiary, Panama Ports Company, of lying over an arbitration matter, with the Maritime Authority backing the president. Details and potential impacts on Panamanian-flagged vessels remain limited.
Panama’s president accused CK Hutchison’s Panama Ports Company of lying over an arbitration matter, while the Maritime Authority indicated recent developments could affect Panamanian-flagged ships, EIN Presswire reported.
Panama’s president publicly rebuked Hutchison, calling the company’s characterizations of an arbitration matter ‘lies’, highlighting a growing dispute between the government and the firm.
Panama President Jose Raul Mulino accused CK Hutchison’s Panama Ports Company of lying about its arbitration response, disputing claims the company made days earlier.
Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino accused a CK Hutchison subsidiary of lying about its response to an arbitration, disputing earlier statements from the Panama Ports Company. The disagreement raises questions about transparency and could affect perceptions of Panama’s handling of ports-related disputes.
At least 16 US aircraft have been lost since the start of the war with Iran, including 10 Reaper drones and a KC-135 tanker destroyed in an accident that killed six crew.
Tighter restrictions on goods and humanitarian aid into Gaza have driven shortages that left many families facing greater hardship during Eid, deepening humanitarian concerns.
Iran’s women’s national football team was celebrated in Tehran after several players sought asylum in Australia following the Asian Cup, Al Jazeera reports.
A tower crane toppled at a Kwai Chung public housing site, killing the operator and prompting industry calls in Hong Kong for mandatory metal-fatigue testing and a review of safety rules.
The National Assembly approved Bill 403 to prevent gambling addiction and tighten rules on digital operators, a move led by deputy Raúl Pineda that renews scrutiny of his earlier ties to the gambling sector.
Public Works Minister Luis Andrade will not appear before the National Assembly to answer questions about evictions tied to the Vía España expansion; lawmakers traded accusations and a spending dispute over school nutrition and prisoner food surfaced.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said FIFA “can certainly not solve geopolitical conflicts,” signaling a pullback from presenting the organisation as a peacemaker, Al Jazeera reports.
Reports say Iran forward Sardar Azmoun has been expelled from the national team after an Instagram photo with Dubai’s ruler; Iranian authorities have not issued a formal statement.
China has increased port inspections of Panamanian-flagged vessels after a Panamanian court voided contracts for two Canal ports run by HK-based CK Hutchison; Tokyo MOU data show a sharp rise in detentions this March.
Meduca is using extended contracts and leftover nutritional products to sustain parts of Panama’s school snack program while three major tenders—totaling over $29.6M—are evaluated.
The Panama Canal Authority is finalizing housing designs and begins land and home appraisals in April for the Río Indio reservoir resettlement, covering about 500 families with $400M in social and environmental measures.