International reporting on events and trends that influence Panama and the region. Stories include geopolitics, diplomacy, and global developments.
A jury has recommended Google and Meta pay $6 million in damages in a landmark social media addiction lawsuit, increasing legal pressure on major tech platforms.
Al Jazeera reports that US‑Israeli attacks have forced roughly four million people from their homes — about three million in Iran and at least one million in Lebanon — creating a major humanitarian emergency.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb warned that US-led peace talks for Ukraine may have stalled or reached their limit, blaming both a shift of attention to a war in Iran and a lack of progress in negotiations.
Pony AI said it will launch robotaxi services in Europe with Uber and Croatian start-up Verne, starting in Zagreb and aiming for thousands of autonomous taxis across multiple cities.
Pokemon Pokopia for Nintendo Switch recasts Pokemon as a cosy life-simulation: players control a Ditto, enjoy a deep building system and a slightly melancholic story in a game from Game Freak and Omega Force.
Germany warned of a potential “world economic catastrophe” as the war on Iran nears one month, while the OECD trimmed its growth forecast for the UK amid growing European concern over economic spillovers.
CAF has overturned Senegal’s 2025 AFCON victory and declared Morocco the champions, a rare administrative reversal that raises questions about governance and sporting integrity.
Former Taipei mayor Ko Wen‑je was sentenced to 17 years for taking bribes and misusing political donations, a decision that threatens the fortunes of the Taiwan People’s Party he founded.
A Nepalese probe led by former judge Gauri Bahadur Karki blamed ex‑PM K.P. Sharma Oli and senior officials for criminal negligence in a youth uprising that killed 76; a leaked report naming suspects has drawn criticism.
Severe storms on March 26, 2026, caused flash floods across the Middle East, washing vehicles away in Oman and flooding homes in Syria, officials and media reported.
Organisers confirmed the Beijing Yizhuang Half Marathon will return on April 19, with humans and humanoid robots starting together in Beijing E-Town and finishing at Nanhaizi Park.
An analyst warned oil could reach $120 a barrel as war-related risks escalate, keeping prices elevated and raising concerns about higher fuel costs and inflation for import-dependent economies like Panama.
Volkswagen is withdrawing its Skoda brand from mainland China after years of weak sales, shifting the marque’s focus to growth markets such as India and the Asean region.
Dozens, including children, were killed when a bus carrying about 40 people toppled into Bangladesh’s Padma River while attempting to board a ferry, officials say.
Meituan reported a 15 billion yuan adjusted net loss for Q4, its second straight quarterly loss, as an intense price war with Alibaba and JD.com squeezed margins and outpaced analyst estimates.
Surveillance footage shows a car overturning after being struck by falling rocket debris in central Israel, highlighting the civilian dangers posed by conflict-related debris.
Millennial artists at Art Basel Hong Kong 2026 are showcasing work shaped by the internet and growing up in more diverse, inclusive environments, signaling shifts in contemporary art and market trends.
Friday After Class on Peel Street in Hong Kong will launch The Third Culture Sip cocktail programme on March 30, featuring seven drinks that pair unlikely countries and flavours.
Taylor Sheridan’s new series The Madison, starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell, has become one of Paramount+’s most-watched shows, according to FlixPatrol.
Ryan Murphy’s FX series Love Story has reignited interest in John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette. The South China Morning Post profiles RoseMarie Terenzio, a close friend, as debates grow over the show’s creative liberties.