Air China has resumed flights to North Korea after a six-year pause, with travelers seen checking in at Beijing airport. The move signals a renewed air link, though details on frequency and scope were not provided.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission says it is monitoring China’s retaliation against Panama-flagged ships, warning of possible supply chain risks. The development highlights Panama’s central role in global shipping.
A city in China will soon be named as one of seven host cities for Project B, a new global basketball league launching in November. The league says most of its debut season will be played in Asia and Europe.
Copernicus reported sargassum along Panama’s coasts, underscoring a marine condition that can affect beaches, ecosystems, and coastal activity. The report does not specify the extent of the buildup.
Europe’s aviation regulator is warning that wars in the Middle East and elsewhere are increasing risks to commercial flights and squeezing key global air routes. The disruption could raise costs and reshape long-haul travel and cargo flows.
Land Day marks 50 years since Israeli forces killed six unarmed Palestinians protesting land confiscations in 1976. The anniversary underscores how land remains at the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Asian stocks fell after fresh Middle East escalation pushed oil prices higher, with Brent crude climbing to recent highs. The move highlights how conflict risks can quickly affect global markets and energy costs.
On the 50th anniversary of Land Day, Palestinians are still confronting settlement expansion, land seizures and limits on access to their land. The issue remains central to the wider Israeli-Palestinian conflict and regional diplomacy.
A Canadian activist’s video showing dozens of ships crowded into the Strait of Hormuz highlights the vulnerability of a key global oil shipping route. The congestion serves as a reminder of how quickly maritime bottlenecks can affect energy and trade markets.
Hong Kong authorities arrested 42 people in a crackdown on alleged triad infiltration and corruption tied to HK$180 million in building maintenance projects. The case highlights how organised crime can exploit legitimate construction and consultancy work.
Seoul’s Art Sonje Centre has opened South Korea’s first large-scale LGBTQ exhibition, spotlighting 74 artists and groups in a landmark cultural moment. The show reflects a broader push for queer visibility in Asian contemporary art.
Amador Marina has filed nearly $1 million in guarantees to keep its Panama concession active while the government’s review remains unresolved. The project involves a private marina plan near the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal.
Panama paid more than $3 billion in debt interest over the past year, underscoring rising fiscal pressure as tax revenue weakens. Officials say a gradual adjustment can protect growth, but the outlook depends on stronger income and disciplined spending.
Panama’s ENA is advancing a nearly $300 million plan to expand the overloaded Corredor Sur, a project aimed at cutting severe rush-hour congestion. If completed on schedule, the work could finish in 2029 and significantly shorten commute times.
Panama’s Supreme Court declined to admit a habeas data petition filed against Comptroller Anel Flores, a decision that only became public days later. The source also raises concerns about missing minors in Tocumen and a cyberattack claimed against the Social Security Fund.
A Panamanian UTP student won Esri Panamá’s Young Scholars Award with PatacónGIS, a mapping tool designed to help San Miguelito target illegal trash dumps. The project could be expanded and adapted to other areas facing similar waste problems.
Panama City’s traffic problems on the Corredor Sur reflect years of urban growth without planning. A new road expansion may help briefly, but it does not solve the city’s deeper mobility crisis.
The Panama Canal was built through a monumental engineering effort that overcame disease, difficult terrain, and previous failure. Today, Panama owns and operates the canal through its national authority.
Panama’s National Assembly approved a bill requiring mayors and corregimiento representatives to leave detailed records when they step down. The reform is aimed at improving transparency, protecting public funds, and preventing disorder during local government transitions.
ENSA has scheduled preventive maintenance on its electric network from March 30 to April 4, 2026, which may cause temporary outages in some areas. Customers can check whether their NAC is affected online.