Philippine Cabbage Growers Squeezed by Plunging Prices and Rising Fuel Costs
Cabbage farmers in the Philippines are selling harvests at a loss as prices fall and fuel costs rise, a strain Al Jazeera links to disruptions from the war on Iran.
Cabbage farmers in the Philippines are selling harvests at a loss as prices fall and fuel costs rise, a strain Al Jazeera links to disruptions from the war on Iran.
Acodeco ordered the suspension of use for several Frigidaire stove models after Electrolux reported slow ignition in the bake burner that may cause gas odor or an invisible flame; 96 units were distributed in Panama.

Panama’s Ministry of Health says it is reinforcing care capacity as respiratory viruses rise, urging mask use when symptomatic and frequent handwashing.

Barcelona beat Real Madrid in the Women’s Champions League quarterfinals, extending an unbeaten run to 25 matches after being defeated finalists last season.
The UN adopted a Ghana-led resolution on 25 March 2026 that recognises transatlantic slavery as the “gravest crime against humanity,” a symbolic step taken despite resistance from some member states.
A study reported by the South China Morning Post finds many Asian‑Americans are still perceived as foreigners, with everyday slights and stereotypes impacting experiences from school to public life.

Four people were killed in a U.S. strike on a boat in the Caribbean that Washington says targeted members of a “designated terrorist organisation,” raising questions about the use of counterterrorism tools in drug interdiction.
US investors have purchased two IPL franchises — Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals — in separate record-breaking billion-dollar deals, signaling rising global investment in Indian cricket.
Minsa and the CSS have assigned 396 medical internship positions and removed the 2025 waiting list, the government bodies announced according to Telemetro. The placements complete the 2025 internado médico cycle.

Iran released video footage claiming it shot down a U.S. F‑18 fighter jet, a development that could heighten tensions between Tehran and Washington and affect global markets.
The Boring Company did not select Panama’s Canal Underline tunnel for funding in its Tunnel Vision Challenge; Panama advanced to the final 16 but lost out to three U.S. projects. Mayor Mizrachi says the company has indicated it may pursue the project outside the competition and will send a roadmap.

UEFA has fined Benfica after an investigation found racist abuse by some of the club’s supporters during a Champions League match at Real Madrid, underscoring renewed enforcement against discrimination in football.
Actor Julio César Herrera, known for the character Freddy Contreras, visits Panama to present a career-celebrating monologue and lead workshops for actors and students.

TVN 2 published the complete results of the Lotería Nacional de Beneficencia drawing held on March 25, 2026, including first, second and third prize listings. Players should check their tickets against the published numbers and follow official procedures to claim any winnings.

La Prensa published the Miercolito lottery results for 25 March 2026: first prize 6915 (Letters CCDB, Series 2, Folio 2), second 1573 and third 1871. Winners should verify tickets with official authorities.
Panama is stepping up efforts to strengthen its image as an investment destination as international organizations project growth near 5%, positioning the country among the region’s top performers.

IMHPA warns there is a 62% chance El Niño will affect Panama between June and August, a signal for authorities and communities to monitor evolving forecasts and prepare for possible weather impacts.

A congressional letter alleges former President Trump showed a classified map during a 2022 flight to his New Jersey golf club and retained an especially sensitive record from his first term.

Savannah Guthrie made a tearful NBC News appeal for information after her 84-year-old mother was apparently abducted from her Arizona home, urging anyone with tips to come forward.

A warehouse fire in Río Abajo led to resident evacuations while firefighters worked to prevent flames from reaching a nearby school; no injuries reported and stored materials remain unknown.

