Dutch FM Tom Berendsen and China’s Wang Yi held a March 13 call seeking a ‘pragmatic’ reset in ties while a dispute over China-owned, Netherlands-based chipmaker Nexperia continues.
Sinolam has filed a World Bank international arbitration claim against Panama after the cancellation of a licence for Canal-area concessions, invoking the Panama–Singapore FTA.
A 21-year-old Ugandan mother, Martha Apolot, was rejected by family and community after the birth of her disabled son, Aaron, and now struggles to meet his daily needs amid widespread stigma.
Iran executed 19-year-old wrestler Saleh Mohammadi and two other young men, the first confirmed deaths among thousands detained after January protests; rights groups warn more than 100 people could face execution.
Real Madrid host Atlético Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu in a high-stakes Madrid derby as the hosts try to stay within reach of Barcelona, who lead La Liga by four points.
Hong Kong has received more than 100 drone project applications as officials aim to build a “low-altitude economy,” with some pilots due to start within three months and wider use targeted for 2026.
UN expert Francesca Albanese says her report documents systematic torture of Palestinians in Israeli custody, calling it “unprecedented” and aimed as “punitive collective vengeance.”
A secluded cloister near Rome’s Pantheon hides frescoed walls, a tranquil pond and a fraught history that includes papal conclaves and the Roman Inquisition’s interrogation of Galileo.
Panama will face South Africa in Durban on March 27 as part of end-of-March friendlies. South Africa’s squad sees Zwane recalled while Nkota and Mbule are left out.
Edwin Lau, 68, founder of The Green Earth, is stepping back from frontline activism to focus on his health and radio-controlled boats, warning of a shrinking space for green advocacy after the government halted the waste-charging bill on May 27, 2024.
Myind.net reports that carriers are diverting vessels through the Panama Canal to avoid disruptions from a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, with potential effects on canal traffic, scheduling and global trade.
Oscar Coggins finished 15th at the Hainan World Triathlon Cup leg as Britain’s Oliver Conway won; Bailee Brown was Hong Kong’s top woman in 23rd.
ComplexCon’s third Hong Kong edition drew record crowds as fans lined up for Labubu sculptures, exclusive merchandise and an appearance tied to Blackpink’s Jennie; organisers estimated tens of thousands over two days.
U.S. requests for warships to reopen the Strait of Hormuz were rejected by allies after a US-Israeli campaign against Iran prompted Tehran to partially close the waterway, deepening Washington’s diplomatic isolation.
Iran said it will allow Japanese ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz, an important development for Japan, which gets about 90% of its crude from the Middle East and depends on the route.
Owner Marc Chan will run Stormy Grove and Seraph Gabriel in his first BMW Hong Kong Derby final at Sha Tin, marking his debut with two runners in the 2,000m feature.
President Trump said he is not seeking a ceasefire with Iran while hinting the conflict may be “winding down,” even as the U.S. deploys more troops to the region, creating mixed signals about American intent.
Doleguita Little League of Chiriquí won the Panama Region championship, defeating Barrio Colón (Panamá Oeste) and clinching Panama’s first berth to the 2026 Little League World Series.
A brief EIN Presswire report says charges were filed against the captain of a Panamanian-flagged vessel that reportedly carried about 55,000 gallons of contraband fuel. Details remain limited pending official disclosures.
The Hong Kong Menopause Society launches March 28 to challenge stigma and boost understanding of perimenopause and menopause after many women report symptoms dismissed as stress or ageing.