Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say they turned back three container ships trying to transit the Strait of Hormuz and declared the route closed for vessels bound for “enemy” ally ports. The move heightens tension in a vital global shipping corridor.
An Iranian mother told the UN Human Rights Council that her two children were killed in a school attack in Minab, describing her grief as unbearable. Iran’s foreign ministry also addressed the issue during the session.
Hong Kong authorities will let displaced residents from seven Wang Fuk Court fire-hit blocks return to their flats for up to three hours to collect belongings starting April 20. Each household can register up to four people, accompanied by police and social workers.
Panamá celebra el Viernes de Dolores con una jornada de recogimiento y tradición en el Casco Antiguo. TVN 2 transmitirá en vivo la Semana Santa del 27 de marzo al 5 de abril por televisión y plataformas digitales.
China’s state media says its military canine robots have advanced into coordinated “wolf packs,” using specialized roles and a shared decision “brain” to tackle urban combat tasks. The upgrade moves from single-unit support toward swarm combat coordination.
China has accused the United States of seeking to seize the Panama Canal amid a port dispute, according to TRT World. The claim highlights how the canal remains a flashpoint in major-power rivalry.
As the Iran conflict escalates, concerns are growing that disruptions to LNG-linked production could trigger a helium shortage. Liquid helium is vital for MRI cooling and for semiconductors and aerospace applications.
Singapore says it will explore opportunities connected to Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis and its own five-year plan, with leaders calling ties between the two economies more important than ever. The remarks come during Lawrence Wong’s first official trip to Hong Kong since becoming prime minister in 2024.
As Art Basel arrives in Hong Kong, rising painter Katja Seib is being highlighted for surreal portraits that merge reality, dreams and everyday life. Her early artistic upbringing in Düsseldorf is closely tied to her development.
A viral video from Changchun, Jilin, portrayed seven dogs “escaping” a dog meat restaurant. Local media and official fact-checks say the German shepherd was in heat, and the others followed.
India announced lower fuel taxes to tackle shortages tied to the Iran war and rejected rumours of a nationwide lockdown, calling them “completely false.”
Authorities say an active Gulf of Mexico oil spill is seeping from three sources, including an unidentified vessel, and has already killed wildlife and damaged reefs.
China has accused the United States of having an “intention” to seize the Panama Canal, according to Anadolu Ajansı. The report provides few additional details, raising questions about what evidence China cites and how the U.S. and Panama will respond.
Thailand’s luxury hotels have launched steep discounts for peak holiday season amid fears the Iran war will weigh on international tourist arrivals. Higher diesel prices tied to Strait of Hormuz disruptions are also leading many Thais to delay or cancel domestic trips.
An analyst says the war-related disruption tied to Iran is pushing beyond energy markets, threatening fertilizer supply chains. That could translate into higher food prices worldwide.
China has detained Panama-flagged ships as a port standoff escalates into a broader global shipping dispute. The move underscores how Panama’s ship registry remains closely tied to international maritime operations.
The Federal Maritime Commission says China is detaining Panama-flagged vessels amid a battle over port control, according to an MSN report. The details of the affected ports and detention scope weren’t provided in the available snippet.
Panama Metro says Albrook Station will open at noon this Sunday. The announcement confirms the start time but does not provide additional service or event details.
The UN’s human rights chief urged the United States to swiftly finish its investigation into a deadly February 28 bombing of a junior school in Minab, Iran, calling it “visceral horror.” He said the outcome must deliver justice for the harm done as the UN Human Rights Council holds an urgent debate.
China’s increased detentions of Panama-flagged ships at its ports are reportedly harming Japanese shipowners that have no direct connection to the reasons behind the enforcement. The ripple effect underscores the broader commercial exposure tied to Panama’s ship registration system.