March 25, 2026

Residents of Loma Cová report a rise in crimes and are calling for increased surveillance and more police presence to improve safety in their neighborhood.

Panamanian official Icaza said a US aircraft carrier near Panama poses no threat and will not transit the Panama Canal, urging calm as authorities monitor the situation.

China’s Hukeda-2 (Yuxing-3 06) completed a low Earth orbit refuelling demonstration using a flexible “octopus tentacle” robotic arm, advancing in-orbit servicing capabilities.

After constitutional rulings on a mining project and port concession, Panama faces calls for a law to define and protect strategic assets and critical infrastructure to ensure legal certainty and national security.

A comedian’s unnamed innuendo about a public figure, recorded and shared online, spotlights the growing risk of defamation, platform responsibility and self-censorship in Hong Kong.

An explosion in eastern Tehran shattered windows and destroyed a laptop, but daily life resumed quickly, highlighting how civilians in Iran are adapting amid the wider US–Israel war.

A warehouse fire erupted this afternoon on Calle 11 y media in Río Abajo, Panama City. Multiple units from the Benemérito Cuerpo de Bomberos de Panamá responded; details on damage or injuries were not reported.

Iran’s parliament speaker warned a regional neighbour against occupying an Iranian island, while the U.S. speaks of peace even as it commits more troops to the conflict.

An editorial in La Prensa argues Panama must build a national system of technology transfer and financing to convert scientific research into patents, companies and exports, shifting from a services economy toward knowledge-based growth.

Experts at the Boao Forum said China’s humanoid robots are still years from a “ChatGPT moment,” citing difficulties in task generalisation, training efficiency and unresolved hardware and software limits.

Singapore has postponed a planned sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) levy from next month to Oct. 1, saying higher fuel costs tied to the Iran war make the timing difficult for airlines and passengers.

Seven-year-old Shao Ziyan from Wenzhou has been certified as China’s youngest professional rally driver after being certified at age five; he began using a racing simulator at age one.

TVN will offer special Holy Week coverage from Casco Antiguo in Panama City from March 27–April 5, broadcasting on its TV channel and digital platforms.

A La Prensa column contrasts the solemnity of Semana Santa with Panama’s persistent 10.4% unemployment, high informality and stalled anti-corruption progress, urging citizens to turn faith into civic responsibility.

Authorities are investigating the discovery of a partially buried body in La Chorrera; initial reports say there were no obvious signs of trauma and forensic work will determine the cause and identity.

The University of Panama has reactivated a free shuttle service for active students, introducing new routes and schedules that link campuses with major mass-transit points.

Donald Trump said Iran is negotiating with the US but is ‘afraid to say it,’ claiming Iranian leaders want a deal ‘so badly.’ The remark highlights ongoing ambiguity in US–Iran diplomacy and potential regional and economic implications.

Sarah Mullally was formally installed as the Church of England’s first female archbishop in a ceremony attended by around 2,000 guests, a milestone for the Anglican Communion.

CLP Power will raise its fuel cost adjustment from 39.2 to 39.8 HK cents per kWh from April 1, the first FCA increase in over a year, citing higher-than-forecast fuel costs.

Transport unions in Panama agreed not to raise fares for now and will provide fuel consumption data to a government commission. The MEF will analyze options and aim to propose a temporary relief before April 1.