Panama has been drawn into Group L with England, Croatia and Ghana for World Cup 2026. The published schedule lists Panama vs Croatia on June 24 (12am, Toronto) and Panama vs England at 10pm.
A California judge warned the US Department of Defense may be “attempting to cripple Anthropic” as the AI firm challenges Pentagon actions over military uses of its technology—an evolving legal fight that could influence global AI regulation.
As Israel’s war with Iran continues, wartime censorship and appeals to unity have sharply limited visible dissent at home, raising questions about media freedom and civic debate.
Panama City will pedestrianize parts of Casco Antiguo during Semana Santa processions and implement vehicle detours as officials expect more than 250,000 visitors.
A Panama legislative commission approved a bill in first debate to allow up to 10% ethanol in gasoline, passing 5-4 amid questions about mandatory implementation and consumer impact.
The Panama Canal Authority will begin resettling the first 200 people by mid-2027 for the Indio River reservoir project. The initial relocations mark the start of direct social impacts from the development.
Democrat Emily Gregory won a Florida special election on Tuesday, flipping a district that includes Mar‑a‑Lago and defeating Jon Maples, who had been endorsed by President Trump.
The CSS confirmed that retirees and pensioners will receive the April quincena payment on April 1; the agency published withdrawal instructions and the payment calendar.
ESPN Philippines reports South Africa will field a new-look side against Panama in a friendly as the FIFA World Cup approaches, giving Panama a cross-confederation test ahead of the tournament season.
Nex Panama names church leader Yanset Gutierrez in a short notice about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ general conference, set for April 4–5, 2026.
Hezbollah deputy Naim Qassem urged Lebanese unity and rejected negotiating with Israel while Lebanon is under attack, saying talks “under fire” would be a surrender.
TSA, Coast Guard and FEMA leaders testified to Congress as a DHS funding dispute has left tens of thousands of TSA officers unpaid since mid-February, raising concerns about travel security and emergency readiness.
Al Jazeera reports that Israel is portraying Iran as a threat to European cities to bolster support for its campaign against Tehran, a move with potential diplomatic and economic implications.
Fundación Luces launched the “La Luz de Mi Historia” campaign featuring real testimonies from people with epilepsy to raise visibility and combat stigma in Panama.
Mohamed Salah appears to be nearing the end of his Liverpool tenure, prompting questions about his next move. The upcoming World Cup could be a decisive stage for the Egypt star to reshape his career.
Casco Antiguo’s Semana Santa is drawing thousands of local and foreign visitors as new processional floats and restored church routes boost religious tourism and cultural heritage.
The Panamanian government has created a high-level commission to tackle rising oil prices, keeping Metro and MetroBus fares, electricity tariffs, and a 25-lb LPG subsidy stable while coordinating sectoral measures.
Homicide prosecutor Jorge Ferguson reported a rise in national hitmen—especially in the metropolitan area—linked to organized crime, narcotrafficking, microtrafficking and territorial control.
GCC states told the United Nations that Iranian attacks violate sovereignty, and UN rights chief Volker Türk warned of “grave repercussions” amid a broader conflict involving Iran.
Hong Kong plans to redevelop a 1.16-hectare site in Aberdeen into a marina with about 200 berths, a clubhouse and roughly 250 flats; the government will tender the project in H1 2027 aiming for completion by 2032.