The FAA is investigating a close call after a United Airlines 737-800 on final approach to John Wayne Airport was nearly crossed by a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter. The incident highlights continuing challenges in coordinating civil and military aircraft in shared airspace.
The Caja de Seguro Social received a shipment of high-demand medications—Amlodipine 5 mg, Irbesartan 300 mg, and iron ampoules—intended to support chronic patients in Panama.
ARAP has ordered at least 112 longline vessels reclassified from small- to medium-scale after a nationwide validation campaign, a move that will raise satellite tracking to an estimated 66%. The process follows Executive Decree No. 13 (2023) and is underway across several Panamanian provinces.
Art Basel opens in Hong Kong on Friday with 240 galleries from 41 countries and regions, as the city’s monthlong art-and-culture push closes. A new five-year government deal with Art Basel signals a long-term commitment to international cultural exchange.
The U.S. accused China of detaining Panama-flagged ships in Chinese ports, saying the move followed a takeover by Panamanian authorities. The report does not detail the takeover or the detention’s stated legal basis.
Costa Rica has agreed to accept 25 deportees per week under a U.S. “third-country” deportation agreement associated with the Trump administration. The deal further embeds Central America into U.S. removal logistics and regional migration coordination.
Trump said he is pausing a plan to destroy Iranian power plants for 10 days. The decision could affect escalation risks and wider regional stability.
Deloitte says the Greater Bay Area spent about 28.9 billion yuan on basic research in 2024, but basic research accounted for just 5.67% of total R&D—below China’s national average. The report warns the tech-heavy region may be underfunding foundational science despite strength in semiconductors and smart manufacturing.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged the United States to pressure Russia to stop assisting Iran, warning that the linkage poses serious security risks. The call highlights growing coordination pressures between European and American diplomacy.
Trump denied he is “begging” for a deal with Iran while presenting claims about oil boats moving through the Strait of Hormuz. As the Iran war nears one month and oil prices rise, he also teased new farm aid.
The Alcaldía de Panamá will hold a free “Mujeres que trazan líneas” event at Soho Mall on March 28, featuring talks and health and wellness activities aimed at women.
President Trump has extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to April 6, warning of resumed strikes on energy infrastructure after a Cabinet update on the war.
Iran warned of a “surprise” for U.S. troops if a ground invasion begins as airstrikes continue, while the United States says it is negotiating with Tehran, PBS reports from Tehran.
Panama’s gambling sector is expanding rapidly as sports betting, digital technology and tourism converge. Growth is attracting investors but also raising regulatory and social challenges.
Authorities announced lane reversals and an operational deployment of more than 700 units for Semana Santa, saying measures will be applied progressively based on vehicle volumes on affected routes.
Hainan has opened as a free-trade port, prompting warnings that it could undercut Hong Kong’s duty-free appeal. A key counterargument is that Hong Kong’s edge lies in its role as a global financial hub under China’s opening-up strategy.
President Trump says he is working toward a deal to end the Iran war as the U.S. moves more troops to the Middle East; military analysts Joel Rayburn and Frederic Wehrey discussed the forces’ capabilities on PBS.
Sebastián Guerra, 18, won the GTS Jr. season opener at the Autódromo de Panamá in his debut, driving an optimized Hyundai Veloster and sharing duties with Alejandro Huerta Franco.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune says Republicans have a “last and final” offer to end the DHS funding fight; Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faced a rare public ethics hearing, and a judge declined to dismiss a legal-fees case tied to Nicolás Maduro.
The Panamá Open 8 international frontenis tournament launched its 2026 edition at the courts of the Sociedad Española de Beneficencia, bringing international competition to local courts.