Hong Kong’s monetary authority kept its base rate at 4% after the U.S. Fed paused at 3.5–3.75%, with analysts warning that the Middle East conflict has clouded the outlook for rate cuts this year.
China has enacted a law to promote unity and progress among its 56 officially recognised ethnic groups, structuring policy across more than 60 articles in seven chapters.
Harbin’s emergence as China’s ice-festival capital traces back to its founding as the Chinese Eastern Railway’s construction and administrative hub, leaving lasting Russian architectural influence.
Moth Foundation is fitting out a new space in Sai Ying Pun that combines DJ training and an LGBTQ-safe community hub, with construction and music already audible on the street.
Mega Bingo Mundial TV 2026 has launched in Panama, offering prizes such as trips and a house while positioning itself as a platform for a shared cause. Organizers emphasize participation and entertainment, with further details pending.
Al Jazeera reports Tehran is defiant as US and Israeli attacks continue. The situation remains tense with potential regional implications, though specifics were not provided.
EIN Presswire previews Panama’s two friendly internationals against South Africa, noting Panama are ranked 33rd and South Africa 60th; the matches will test squads and tactics.
New strikes across the Middle East — including an Israeli hit on an Iranian gas field and Iranian damage to a Qatari fuel hub — have driven Brent crude toward a 52-week high as U.S. lawmakers press intelligence officials on the Iran war.
TribalFootball reports Panama are assessing their form ahead of two friendly internationals with South Africa, using the matches to evaluate players and tactics.
Hospital San Miguel Arcángel presented a preliminary project for a three‑level maternal and infant annex to expand its infrastructure. Further technical, funding and timeline details have not yet been released.
Sen. Chris Murphy told PBS’ Geoff Bennett that President Trump “has no plan” to end the Iran war, offering a pointed Democratic critique and raising questions about U.S. strategy.
The U.S. has eased sanctions on Venezuela’s state-owned oil company to help curb oil-price spikes tied to the Iran war; the Fed expects one rate cut this year and Pakistan and Afghanistan announced a temporary truce.
A March 18, 2026 report says Panama missed a deadline and was accused of failing to operate major ports at the Panama Canal, escalating a dispute over control. The situation could affect shipping reliability and economic revenues tied to the Canal corridor.
Hong Kong’s Insurance Authority will analyze medical insurance costs and products this year and review rules to attract international life insurance buyers amid pressures from an ageing population and global demand.
Sen. Markwayne Mullin faced a tense Senate confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Homeland Security, with lawmakers pressing him on past remarks and differences from ousted Secretary Kristi Noem.
Nearly one million people in Lebanon have been displaced as Mideast conflict escalates, including about 170,000 migrant workers who are not counted in official tallies.
Cuba’s economic and energy crisis intensifies as Russia sends two crude oil tankers amid Moscow’s declared “unwavering solidarity,” while President Trump threatens action over Havana’s defiance of U.S. sanctions.
Liverpool beat Galatasaray 4-0 at Anfield to reach the Champions League quarterfinals, where they will face Paris Saint-Germain.
Italy, Spain, Malta, Greece and Cyprus have sent a joint letter to the European Commission warning that a drifting Russian tanker poses an “imminent and serious risk” of an ecological catastrophe and urging urgent action.
As the U.S. nears the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, PBS’s Judy Woodruff documents deep national divisions over how Americans remember their past.
