A report says the Gulf of Panama’s seasonal upwelling failed in 2025 — the first such occurrence in about 40 years — raising concerns for coastal ecosystems and fisheries.
Two newly commissioned Type 055 guided-missile destroyers, Dongguan and Anqing, conducted their first live-fire drills in mid-March after assignment to the PLA unit overseeing Taiwan and the East China Sea.
Iran launched waves of missiles toward Israel, and Israel’s Magen David Adom said six people were lightly injured. The strikes raise concerns about regional escalation and economic ripple effects.
A Wuhan fitness coach paid 200,000 yuan (US$28,000) to finish 877 classes for clients after Aishang Gym abruptly closed, a move that went viral and drew wide praise online.
Taylor Sheridan’s neo-Western The Madison, starring Michelle Pfeiffer and introducing Elle Chapman as Paige McIntosh, premiered March 14 and quickly became Paramount+’s most-watched series, FlixPatrol reports.
The EU-Mercosur trade agreement will be provisionally applied from May 1 for Mercosur members that completed ratification and notified the EU by end-March. Panama, while not a member, could see indirect effects on trade and logistics as a regional hub.
Iran denied any direct or indirect talks with the United States and called statements by Donald Trump a “bluff,” underscoring deep mistrust and complicating diplomatic prospects.
An EIN Presswire release claims U.S. moves aim to “restore control” of the Panama Canal and to counter Chinese influence, raising geopolitical and sovereignty questions for Panama.
After two serious knee injuries and being passed over by the previous manager, Kitchee left-back Jordan Lam has forced his way back into Hong Kong’s squad and is targeting his second cap in India next week.
Footage released by the White House shows Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi giggling at a portrait of Donald Trump placed where Joe Biden’s portrait typically stands, drawing accusations of diplomatic sycophancy during recent summit talks.
Engineers at X-Humanoid’s Beijing lab ran humanoid robots through an eight-hour endurance trial of walking, running and dancing to evaluate coordination, agility and motor control.
Drone footage from Al Jazeera shows extensive damage to a multi-storey residential building in Tel Aviv after a wave of Iranian attacks, highlighting risks to civilians and potential regional escalation.
The King’s Warden, a Lunar New Year period drama, has drawn nearly 15 million viewers, providing a major box-office boost to South Korea’s film industry after a weak 2025.
England will keep Brendon McCullum as all-format head coach, with Ben Stokes and Rob Key also retained, despite a heavy Ashes loss and a T20 World Cup exit.
Hong Kong has introduced provisions allowing police to demand phone and computer passwords and seize items deemed “seditious” without prior judicial authorisation, expanding enforcement powers over digital devices.
Israel has stepped up attacks across Lebanon, killing two people in Beirut and displacing over one million residents, deepening a humanitarian crisis and raising regional tensions.
PLA Daily criticised Japan’s planned deployment of upgraded Type-12 missiles to Camp Kengun, calling the configuration a “kill network” capable of reaching China’s coastal cities, underscoring rising regional tensions.
Video posted on March 24 shows the aftermath of a deadly airstrike on a Popular Mobilisation Forces headquarters in Iraq’s Anbar province. Responsibility for the strike has not been reported.
Al Jazeera reported from the scene of an attack on a residential area in Tehran on March 24, 2026; the broadcaster provided on-the-ground coverage though initial details were limited.
Olympic champion Chen Meng says she will continue competing when events suit her and will mentor younger players, while Fan Zhendong has extended his spell in Germany, keeping Chinese stars active abroad.