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European allies, led by a blunt rebuke from Germany’s chancellor, declined President Trump’s request to deploy ships to the Strait of Hormuz, saying the confrontation is not their war.
Delcy Rodriguez has replaced General Vladimir Padrino as Venezuela’s defence minister; Padrino had served 11 years and was a key ally of President Nicolas Maduro.
A senior U.S. intelligence official faces accusations of altering testimony and omitting Iran-related intelligence that allegedly contradicts former President Trump’s threat claims, raising questions about oversight and credibility.
Israel intensified strikes against Iranian leadership, killing Iran’s intelligence minister, while an offshore Iranian gas field was hit — pushing oil prices higher and straining energy markets.
US DNI Tulsi Gabbard told the Senate Intelligence Committee that Iran’s regime appears “intact but largely degraded” by Operation Epic Fury, yet Tehran and its proxies remain capable of striking US and allied interests in the Middle East.
The U.S. will require bonds up to $15,000 from visa applicants in 12 more countries, expanding the policy to 50 nations after April 2, part of efforts to cut overstays.
U.S. intelligence chief Gabbard testified that Iran was not rebuilding enrichment prior to the war, a statement that contradicts one of former President Trump’s justifications for launching the conflict.
The Trump administration will require visa applicants from 12 additional countries to post bonds of up to $15,000, part of measures aimed at restricting legal and illegal immigration to the US.
Qatar says an attack it attributed to Iran caused significant damage at the Ras Laffan gas facility and has declared Iranian military and security attaches persona non grata.
The Federal Reserve voted 11-1 to hold rates at 3.50–3.75%, citing stubborn inflation, weak labour demand and uncertainty from the Iran war, and signalled one likely cut by year-end.
A U.S. threat assessment says Beijing is unlikely to attack Taiwan in 2027, citing the high military risk and steep technological, supply-chain and investor costs of such an operation.
President Trump temporarily waived the century-old Jones Act on March 18, 2026, allowing foreign ships to transport cargo between US ports amid rising fuel costs, though critics doubt its effectiveness.
An Al Jazeera investigation says the Minab school strike that killed Iranian children may have been deliberate, raising urgent questions about US accountability and international avenues for redress.
Panama’s Budget Commission approved a $1.2M transfer enabling the Maritime Authority to hire specialized legal counsel to review and update port concession contracts amid transparency concerns.
Panama joined Bahrain, Japan, Singapore and the UAE in a joint proposal to create a safe corridor to free about 20,000 seafarers stranded in the Gulf region, seeking a coordinated, humanitarian solution to disrupted crew changes.
EIN Presswire reports Panama missed a deadline to operate major Panama Canal ports, deepening a dispute over control of the facilities and raising questions about trade and governance.
Law360 reports that Panama missed a deadline in a dispute involving canal ports; details are sparse but the procedural lapse could speed legal or operational consequences.
Former President Ricardo Martinelli says prosecutors accepted a criminal complaint he filed against digital outlet Foco alleging extortion and bribery; his team has filed over 12 complaints against the outlet.
Panama and Germany strengthened economic ties at a high-level meeting focused on logistics, the Panama Canal and investment opportunities, highlighting the SEM regime and existing German corporate presence.
Acodeco has warned that a government bill mandating ethanol-blended gasoline may violate constitutional protections, harm competition and leave consumers facing equipment and warranty risks.