Al Jazeera reports that oil and gas facilities in the Gulf have been attacked since early in the war on Iran, heightening risks to supply, safety and regional stability with possible ripple effects for global markets and countries like Panama.
NATO has pulled its security advisory mission out of Iraq and relocated several hundred personnel to Europe after a series of attacks from Iran on troops at British, French and Italian bases in northern Iraq.
President Mulino has sanctioned Law 513, creating $450 paid internships for Panamanians aged 18–25; the initial report confirms stipend and age range but provides no further program details.
Panama’s Ministry of Health and Honduras’ health ministry signed a two-year pact to exchange technology and work on optimizing health services, Telemetro reported March 20, 2026.
MiBus will suspend routes that run parallel to the Panama Metro and cut frequencies on several corridors, Telemetro reported. Commuters should check official MiBus and Metro channels for specific route and schedule updates.
QatarEnergy CEO Saad al-Kaabi said he warned U.S. and industry officials of the “consequences” of attacking Iranian energy infrastructure, highlighting risks to global supply and market stability.
Benjamin Netanyahu denied denigrating Jesus after saying the religious figure had “no advantage” over Genghis Khan in remarks tied to an Iran war speech, saying he cited historian Will Durant.
Sri Lanka’s president said Colombo denied a U.S. request to land two aircraft at Mattala airport on Feb. 26, two days before the conflict the president linked to the US‑Israel actions involving Iran.
MINSA warns that tap water in Llano de Piedra and Las Tablas (Los Santos) is not safe to drink after tests found abnormal microorganism levels; residents should boil water 3–5 minutes.
MiBus will implement operational changes — cutting empty runs, prioritizing efficient buses and suspending parallel routes to the metro — to absorb a near $1M monthly fuel cost increase while keeping fares unchanged.
The University of Panama issued its first digitally signed diploma to Ivonne V. Ching Visueti, a pharmacy graduate, introducing internationally valid credentials with digital verification.
Mayor Mamdani has launched a community safety office in New York City as an early step to fulfill a pledge to reduce police involvement in mental-health emergencies, PBS reports.
MiBus will not raise fares despite higher fuel costs but will adjust routes and schedules. Commuters should watch for official updates on specific changes.
MiBus announced route restrictions starting March 20, 2026, in response to a nationwide fuel price increase; commuters should expect possible schedule changes and check official channels.
MiBus habilitará una ruta especial desde Albrook hasta el Auditorio Ascanio Arosemena para facilitar el acceso al Verano Canal 2026, que se celebrará en las escalinatas de la ACP este fin de semana.
Britain has authorised US use of its military bases for strikes on Iranian missile sites aimed at ships in the Strait of Hormuz, Downing Street said after a ministers’ meeting.
Two former FBI agents have sued, claiming they were fired last year because they participated in an investigation into President Trump’s effort to overturn the 2020 election.
Chuck Norris, six‑time karate champion and star of Walker, Texas Ranger, has died at 86 after being hospitalised in Hawaii for unknown causes.
Panama and Costa Rica signed a rail agreement aimed at advancing a regional rail link, signaling bilateral interest in closer transport cooperation. Details on route, funding and timeline have not yet been disclosed.
American Jesse Appell arrived in China on a 2012 Fulbright to study Chinese comedy and went on to perform xiangsheng, train under a master and appear on television as the country’s comedy scene expanded.