Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing sold Panamanian port terminals to a US-led group, causing diplomatic conflicts between Washington and Beijing because of Latin American geopolitical competition. CK Hutchison completed its $22.8 billion deal on March 6 to unload its worldwide port terminals to a consortium led by BlackRock US due to 96-year-old Li Ka-shing’s decision. Shortly after the deal, President …

In a major setback for Korea’s burgeoning stars, a court in South Korea has ruled against NewJeans, disregarding their effort to be freed from their label, Ador. The recent ruling thus puts an inability for the group, who had recently changed its name to NJZ, to engage in independent activities—define: to make music, sign deals, or perform—without Ador’s approval. The …

Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) parent of Malaysia Airlines has set out to order 30 new Boeing 737 aircraft as part of its fleet modernization drive in the long term. The new planes to be delivered through 2030 will increase operating efficiency, reduce carbon footprint and improve passenger experience. The order consists of 18 Boeing 737-8 and 12 Boeing 737-10 airplanes, …

Indonesia and Vietnam have completed their long-negotiated and pending ratification of their maritime boundaries. While this will probably improve maritime security and help prevent illegal fishing, the agreement will likely cause rifts with China because of the latter’s territorial claims in the South China Sea. President Prabowo Subianto said he was mulling ratifying the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) treaty with …

Japan achieved historical first place in World Cup 2026 qualification after beating Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama Stadium. After bringing on Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo as substitutions Japan scored two goals during the second half to beat Bahrain and ensure their spot in the FIFA World Cup. https://x.com/LaLigaEN/status/1902710466180526472 Japan led Group C with nine points while Australia ranked behind them …

Lawmakers across parties worry about the Trump administration’s decision to stop funding the Open Technology Fund because leading Republicans view this nonprofit as important for fighting China’s influence. The Open Technology Fund founded its programs in 2012 and works to deliver safety and internet access tools to people whose governments restrict their online rights. The OTF helps people stay secure …

Every year Google creates an animated design that celebrates Nowruz 2025 as a symbol of Persian New Year and spring beginning. For 3,000 years, people have preserved this tradition to share their new hopes and goals. Various peoples of Iran and Afghanistan celebrate their success at battling darkness with the holiday that marks the start of a new year in …

One of the greatest diplomatic successes of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) lies in the successful mediation of the exchange of 350 prisoners of war between Russia and Ukraine. The swap completed on Wednesday saw 175 Ukrainian captives and 175 Russian captives return to their respective countries. Another Humanitarian Initiative This recent exchange is part of a grandeur mediation process …

The Ramadan Syawal new moon will be observed on March 30, which will begin the Eid al-Fitr celebration in Malaysia, as stated by the Office of the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal, by order of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia and with the approval of the Conference of Rulers. The date for Aidilfitri will be determined using two …

Not without protest, the Indonesian parliament passed a controversial revision of its military law on Thursday, March 20, allowing greater opportunities for military officers to hold civilian positions. The decision has drawn criticism from civil liberties groups opposed to it for fear that it would threaten democratic achievements and might reignite the ghosts of Suharto’s authoritarianism. With the amended Bill, …