The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Nimitz and destroyer USS Gridley will visit Panama from March 29 to April 2 as part of the Southern Seas 2026 regional cooperation exercises.
The Pakistan Super League will begin on March 26 but matches will be held behind closed doors at two venues due to an ongoing oil crisis limiting fan movement and venue access.
Iran warned it would “completely close” the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. moves ahead with President Trump’s new threat to attack Iranian power plants, raising stakes for global energy and shipping.
Iran said it would “completely close” the Strait of Hormuz immediately if the U.S. attacks its power plants after Trump set a 48-hour deadline to open the waterway, raising the risk of major disruptions to shipping and energy markets.
Iran warned it would “completely” close the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. attacks its power plants, after President Trump set a 48‑hour deadline to reopen the waterway.
Video released March 22 shows Israeli jets striking the Qasmiyeh Bridge over Lebanon’s Litani River, underscoring recurring tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border and the risks to civilian infrastructure.
Scientists on Barro Colorado Island in Panama observed a normally green, leaf-mimicking katydid that had turned bright pink. The cause of the color shift remains unclear.
Iranian authorities have taunted the US, Israel and EU as Iranians worry about possible attacks on power plants amid an expanding US–Israel-linked conflict, raising concerns about civilian and regional impacts.
Coastal communities in Paris and Santa Ana collected Panama’s first mangrove-sourced honey this week under a climate-smart beekeeping project led by Idiap and partners, marking a milestone in sustainable livelihoods and mangrove conservation.
ECOticias.com reports that the contest over Panama’s ports has escalated and that China has issued a stern warning, underscoring the strategic and economic stakes of port control in Panama.
Panama’s tax code requires companies and certain institutions to produce CPA-audited financial statements—issued within 90 days of year-end and available to the DGI—for tax validation, transparency and creditor confidence.
The Panama Chamber of Commerce said in its “Cámara opina” column that the Ley de pasantías is an important step to address young people’s lack of work experience and improve access to first jobs.
CSS reports 12,853 fewer insured between 2024 and 2025, largely tied to the ‘Efecto Chiquita’ shutdowns in Bocas del Toro. While new contracts surged in the Canal Axis, interior provinces suffered heavy job losses.
A rocket from Lebanon killed one person in northern Israel as Hezbollah said it attacked soldiers; Israel ordered destruction of Litani River bridges and increased house demolitions.
With the Iran war in its fourth week, the Trump administration’s contradictory public messages are prompting concern over U.S. strategy, alliance cohesion and market volatility.
Panama’s Río Indio reservoir project is moving forward with design work aimed at 35% completion, geological studies, and planned 2026–27 bidding, while clear resettlement compensation rules were agreed after extensive consultations.
With airfares rising after a Middle East conflict pushed up oil prices, many Hongkongers are booking cross-border high-speed rail for the five-day holiday covering Easter and Ching Ming, leaving early services nearly sold out.
An Al Jazeera editorial urged Canada’s Supreme Court to strike down Quebec’s Bill 21, arguing the law excludes people by religious identity and raises fundamental questions about secularism and rights.
An EIN Presswire roundup lists Panama among eight countries where $2,000 a month can support a comfortable retirement, highlighting government-mandated retiree discounts and a dollar-friendly environment.
A March 22, 2026 EIN Presswire roundup named Panama the most expat-friendly of nine countries, highlighting affordable housing and the use of the US dollar as major draws for foreign residents.