President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a national energy emergency citing the Middle East conflict’s threat to fuel supplies and formed a committee to safeguard fuel, food, medicines and other essentials.
DHL says it expects revenue growth fueled by resilient Chinese exports, even as the US-Israel war on Iran and shifting tariff policies disrupt global trade flows.
CCTV footage shows an Israeli soldier throwing a stun grenade into a shop during a night raid near Ramallah, raising concerns about civilian safety and business impacts.
Attacks on energy infrastructure in the Middle East, including sites tied to Qatar’s LNG exports, have pushed energy prices up and raised supply concerns for Asian importers.
Australia and the EU signed a trade deal creating a critical minerals partnership to reduce reliance on China’s dominant rare earths supply chains, a move EU chief Ursula von der Leyen called “crucial.”
Lebanon declared Iran’s ambassador persona non grata and summoned Tehran’s envoy, citing breaches of diplomatic protocol amid rising tensions linked to Israeli attacks.
Idaan says the Chilibre water treatment plant is operating at 90% after a pump motor fault; low water pressure may affect high and remote areas of Panamá and San Miguelito.
Idaan says the Federico Guardia Conte water treatment plant in Chilibre is operating at 90% after a pump motor failure; repairs are underway and Panama and San Miguelito may see interruptions or low pressure.
Imhpa forecasts partly cloudy to overcast skies along Panama’s Caribbean this Tuesday, with intermittent showers and possible gusty winds affecting coastal provinces.
A University of Panama chemistry professor argues ethanol (E10) delivered limited fossil-fuel savings and urges Panama to expand biodiesel production—especially from used cooking oil—to boost energy independence.
The current global oil supply shortfall of about 20 million barrels per day is roughly four times larger than the 1973 embargo’s 4.5 million barrels per day, raising concerns about price spikes and economic fallout.
Fujian’s Liyuan Opera Inheritance Centre revived the Ming-era Teochew script Red Wedding Bed, retelling the Chen San and Huang Wu Niang romance with a surprise ending praised as “brilliant.”
Facing fuel supply disruptions linked to the Iran war, Vietnam’s prime minister visited Russia this week and reportedly signed multiple agreements as Hanoi seeks to secure energy supplies to protect its growth targets and political stability.
An EIN Presswire report says a U.S. counter‑cartel strategy included a visit to the Miraflores locks with Panama Canal Authority leadership and mentions plans for an “enduring presence” on the canal.
Marie Pérez, an artisan from Veraguas, says the Cobre Emprende program has helped Entre Colores strengthen its social media presence, access new markets and grow sales. The initiative has reached two phases and benefited 600 people across Panama.
China’s People’s Daily warned that Japan’s rising defence spending and “Takaichinomics” risk economic instability as the yen falls and energy costs climb amid the Iran war, framing the move as a dangerous “defence bubble.”
Worn and scuffed designer handbags — from a cigarette-marked Gucci clutch to bashed Birkins — are being reinterpreted as signs of authenticity and cool, reflecting shifting ideas about luxury and value.
Ka Ying Rising won a turf trial at Sha Tin as he prepares to attempt a record 19th consecutive victory in the Group Two Sprint Cup (1,200m) on April 6, with jockey Zac Purton praising the world-class sprinter.
UDELAS has ordered construction of the CIAES health and research center in Tolé, Chiriquí; the project aims to deliver care, rehabilitation and training to more than 12,000 people.
Zhou Liang, vice-chairman of China’s National Financial Regulatory Administration and a former anti-graft official, has been placed under investigation for “serious violations of discipline and law,” in a high-profile probe announced Tuesday.