Israel intensified strikes against Iranian leadership, killing Iran’s intelligence minister, while an offshore Iranian gas field was hit — pushing oil prices higher and straining energy markets.
Jet fuel prices and airfares are rising while U.S. airlines report steady bookings. Analysts warn higher fares are likely — the question is when, for how long and by how much.
US DNI Tulsi Gabbard told the Senate Intelligence Committee that Iran’s regime appears “intact but largely degraded” by Operation Epic Fury, yet Tehran and its proxies remain capable of striking US and allied interests in the Middle East.
Cobre Panamá is conducting cleaning and maintenance workdays in La Pintada and Donoso that have hired community members—10 in a first phase in La Pintada and 162 beneficiaries in Donoso— with plans to reach 28 hires by the end of March.
The U.S. will require bonds up to $15,000 from visa applicants in 12 more countries, expanding the policy to 50 nations after April 2, part of efforts to cut overstays.
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U.S. intelligence chief Gabbard testified that Iran was not rebuilding enrichment prior to the war, a statement that contradicts one of former President Trump’s justifications for launching the conflict.
Rolando Rodríguez, associate deputy director of La Prensa, was honored at the Congreso CELAC-UE de Editores de Medios on March 18 for his investigative journalism and received a painting by Cristóbal Gabarrón.
The Trump administration will require visa applicants from 12 additional countries to post bonds of up to $15,000, part of measures aimed at restricting legal and illegal immigration to the US.
MIDA detained 1,624.62 kg of uncertified plant and animal products in February—535 kg of animal-origin items including sausages and cheese—warning travelers and importers about required health certification.
Qatar says an attack it attributed to Iran caused significant damage at the Ras Laffan gas facility and has declared Iranian military and security attaches persona non grata.
The Federal Reserve voted 11-1 to hold rates at 3.50–3.75%, citing stubborn inflation, weak labour demand and uncertainty from the Iran war, and signalled one likely cut by year-end.
A Panama-Germany Economic Meeting emphasized stronger trade alliances centered on investment, logistics and advanced manufacturing, noting German involvement in sectors like pharmaceuticals.
Energy prices are climbing as the Iran war disrupts supply, raising recession risks for the US, China and Europe and potentially impacting Panama through higher fuel and shipping costs.
A U.S. threat assessment says Beijing is unlikely to attack Taiwan in 2027, citing the high military risk and steep technological, supply-chain and investor costs of such an operation.
President Trump temporarily waived the century-old Jones Act on March 18, 2026, allowing foreign ships to transport cargo between US ports amid rising fuel costs, though critics doubt its effectiveness.
An Al Jazeera investigation says the Minab school strike that killed Iranian children may have been deliberate, raising urgent questions about US accountability and international avenues for redress.
Panama’s Budget Commission approved a $1.2M transfer enabling the Maritime Authority to hire specialized legal counsel to review and update port concession contracts amid transparency concerns.
Al Jazeera reports the Iranian national women’s football team has returned to Iran, with several players withdrawing previously filed asylum requests. Details on numbers and reasons remain limited.
Panama will face South Africa in two friendly internationals, with Panama ranked 33rd and South Africa 60th; the matches are seen as a competitive test and opportunity to evaluate squads.