After an Israeli strike on South Pars, Iran has targeted Gulf energy sites in a move described as an “energy war,” raising risks of disruption to global energy flows and indirect effects for Panama and Latin America.
Arab and Muslim foreign ministers met in Riyadh to agree a unified response to recent Iranian strikes, asserting their right to self-defence and signalling a coordinated regional posture.
Strikes on energy facilities in the Middle East lifted Brent crude above $113 a barrel, triggering recession fears among investors worried that prolonged supply disruptions will keep oil prices elevated.
President José Raúl Mulino dismissed accusations by a local unit of Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison about arbitration setbacks in disputed Panama port contracts as “outrageous,” highlighting tensions over port concessions.
Thousands of Filipino jeepney drivers protested after local diesel prices more than doubled amid a global oil surge linked to the US-Israel war on Iran. Drivers say fuel costs are erasing their incomes.
The China-Global South Project published an analysis titled “The Panama Model: How Weak Institutions Become Weapons in the U.S.-China Competition,” highlighting concerns about how governance gaps can be leveraged amid great-power rivalry affecting Panama.
Netflix is negotiating a global live tour for its hit animated film Demon Hunters, planning concerts of the movie’s Billboard-topping songs ahead of a sequel.
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission will soon inspect investment banks that sponsor IPOs to check compliance with a January circular on staffing and quality controls amid a busy listing market.
Lionel Messi scored his 900th career goal with a left-footed strike in Inter Miami’s 1-1 Concacaf Champions Cup draw with Nashville SC, becoming the second player after Cristiano Ronaldo to reach the mark.
FreshFruitPortal reports Chiquita has launched a pilot involving 17 banana plants in Panama, signaling a tentative operational return that could affect the country’s banana sector. Observers await further details on scope and partnerships.
A practical guide for newcomers on turning Panama residency into a fulfilling life, with five activities—from Casco Viejo to island hopping and Carnival—that anchor daily living.
Hungary’s Orban vetoed a $103bn EU aid package for Ukraine, citing a pipeline dispute amid a tense election campaign, drawing sharp criticism from other EU leaders.
Luxury veteran Peter Cheung tells the South China Morning Post that style is a personal, effortless expression and recalls memorable runway moments, including a Louis Vuitton menswear show.
The Gulf of Panama’s seasonal upwelling failed in 2025 for the first time in at least 40 years, a significant oceanographic shift with possible ecological and economic implications for Panama’s Pacific coast.
Alibaba said it has put its proprietary GPU into production and revealed progress at its T-Head chip unit, while December-quarter revenue rose 2% to 284.8 billion yuan but fell short of Bloomberg consensus.
A SCMP report says Gen Z Filipinos have driven a sharp drop in support for the ICC’s prosecution of former president Rodrigo Duterte, with disinformation and distrust cited as key factors.
Shanghai certified 30 overseas-funded regional headquarters and 15 R&D centres in a ceremony led by Mayor Gong Zheng, signalling ongoing corporate interest despite a national decline in FDI.
Al Jazeera’s Samantha Johnson examines how Iran’s women footballers have been drawn into geopolitical debates, prompting wider questions about sport, rights and international oversight.
Bafana Bafana will host Panama in Durban and Cape Town, with South Africa naming a final squad that includes six Orlando Pirates players. The friendlies offer both sides valuable international preparation.
EU experts have arrived in Ukraine to assess the damaged Druzhba oil pipeline after its January closure sparked a row that led Hungary to block an EU loan to Kyiv. Ukraine accepted EU technical support and funding to restore flows.