A video showing an Iranian woman filming a US-Israeli bomb attack cuts off as an explosion hits; her fate is unknown, raising concerns about civilian safety and the role of frontline footage.
Hawaii’s Oahu island is facing its worst flooding in over 20 years as heavy rains inundated the North Shore, lifting homes and cars and forcing evacuations for 5,500 people ahead of more weekend rain.
Siobhan Haughey missed the women’s 100m breaststroke A final at the China Open after placing ninth in the heats but rebounded with a strong 1:08.12 in the B final; she also won the 50m and 100m freestyle at the meet.
President Trump’s comparison to Japan’s 1941 Pearl Harbor attack in defending actions toward Iran rattled Japan, and Prime Minister Takaichi’s silence has prompted mixed domestic reactions.
Minsa and the CSS have published the documentation, health and evaluation requirements for temporarily hiring foreign health professionals, prioritizing Panamanian specialists.
Panamanian authorities, led by the Unidad Especializada de Personas Desaparecidas, are conducting active searches for 19-year-old Michael Wright, who has been reported missing in Pacora. Officials have appealed to the public for information.
Panama has administered an innovative weekly subcutaneous therapy that prevents harmful transthyretin protein buildup, marking the first use of this treatment for a hereditary rare disease in the country.
The USS Tripoli has left Japan for the Middle East with roughly 2,500 marines; analysts say the move may temporarily reduce Indo-Pacific capacity but is unlikely to weaken US deterrence of China.
Container News reports that Hutchison is resisting an exit as a Panama Canal-related deal unravels, raising questions about potential operational and commercial impacts for Panama’s trade and ports.
A delegation of 1,500 Ironman 70.3 athletes from 60 countries were received at Panama’s presidential palace ahead of the March 22 race, which organizers expect will generate over B/.4 million.
SCMP’s Best Bets for Sha Tin highlight Circuit Champion and Infinite Resolve among other selections, with tipsters noting form, class moves and favourable draws ahead of the meeting.
Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal has seen foreign judges fall from 15 in 2020 to six, raising concerns about the court’s international standing and recruitment challenges warned by Chief Justice Andrew Cheung.
A cold front in the Caribbean is expected to bring unstable weather, cloudiness, variable rainfall and rough seas to Panama on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Economist Jeffrey Sachs urged China to support India’s bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat at a Beijing seminar, saying Sino-Indian cooperation could stabilise a multipolar world order.
Families of the disappeared urge Panama’s forensic institute to complete DNA testing on 35 boxes of remains recovered after the 1989 period, citing the need for resources and international forensic support.
A proposal to allow unrestricted taxi access to Hong Kong’s Discovery Bay has prompted a petition of more than 1,100 signatures calling for wider public consultation, the Transport Department says it has received the proposal and differing resident views.
Panama has responded after Hutchison called related accusations “scandalous,” with media reporting a new Panamanian investigation, potential arbitration and control of Balboa terminals.
A Russian drone attack on Saturday left most of Ukraine’s Chernihiv region without power, regional officials said; repair crews are working to restore electricity as the regional capital remains fully dark.
The Panama Canal is operating at full capacity as LNG tankers reroute amid the US–Iran war, increasing pressure on transit schedules and global energy shipping routes.
A lawyer argues Panama’s ‘arraigo’ requirement for opening bank accounts may deter legitimate foreign capital and should be reviewed, while keeping strict AML checks.