Firefighters are working to extinguish a warehouse blaze in Río Abajo, Panama City, and have entered the structure to search after reports that one worker may be missing, Major Otilio Racine said.
The USS Nimitz will visit Panama alongside the USS Gridley as part of the Mares del Sur 2026 exercise, marking a historic carrier arrival after more than 50 years.
Iran rejected ceasefire terms tied to Donald Trump and issued its own conditions as the war entered a fourth week; diplomatic efforts continued even as airstrikes and counterstrikes persisted across the Middle East.
Juries returned historic verdicts finding Meta and YouTube liable in two lawsuits alleging their platforms contributed to youth addiction and harm, a major moment in tech accountability.
Panama’s foreign minister met with 10 Panamanian citizens detained in Cuba since late February, an official visit confirmed by government sources as part of the minister’s agenda on the island.
The Hong Kong Observatory predicts four to seven typhoons from June to October — far fewer than last year’s 14 — but warns of above‑normal temperatures linked to El Niño and climate change.
The Cámara Marítima de Panamá warned that deterioration of Avenida Randolph in Colón is harming port logistics—this artery moves about 46% of the country’s TEUs and needs urgent repairs.
A Democrat won a Florida state House special election in a district that includes Mar‑a‑Lago; UK police arrested two men after an arson destroyed four charity ambulances; the DOJ settled a lawsuit with Michael Flynn.
The National Assembly’s Economy and Finance Commission paused consideration of a proposed $10 transit fee at Tocumen after failing to reach quorum. The bill, Bill 131, faces opposition from tourism and aviation sectors over potential harm to Panama’s hub status.
Panama’s Ministry of Education redesigned its English curriculum with technical advice from the U.S. Embassy’s regional English office, aiming to promote more dynamic classroom learning.
Panama will play friendlies against South Africa on March 27 and 31, broadcast on TVN and TVMAX. José Córdoba said the matches will offer insight into what Ghana could be like at the World Cup.
The DHS shutdown has reached 40 days, straining TSA checkpoints and leaving many federal workers without pay. Congress has begun talks but has not yet reached a funding deal.
Australia became the first country to enact a social media ban for teens last year; other nations are now watching the policy’s effects on young people.
The Feria Internacional de David donated harvest displayed at the exhibition to local homes, foundations and school cafeterias, redirecting produce to community needs.
Panama’s foreign minister Javier Martínez-Acha visited Havana to meet Cuban officials and to see Panamanians detained since Feb. 28. The trip seeks consular access and follow-up on the case.
Two U.S. Middle East experts, Ray Takeyh and Alan Eyre, discussed the current state of the conflict involving Iran and the diplomatic options for ending it, drawing on their experience with U.S. policy and the 2015 nuclear negotiations.
The Feria Nacional de Colón is promoted as a family-focused fair that will showcase gastronomy, cultural traditions and support local economic activity in Colón province.
An official report says a recall petition against Colón Mayor Diógenes Galván was archived after organizers submitted only 305 signatures, halting the effort for now.
Telemetro reports that, effective immediately, Panama’s Caja de Seguro Social (CSS) allows insured users to check medical exam availability and view results online via Mi Caja Digital.
More than 1,000 Lebanese have died in fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah, including about 40 emergency workers; two civil defense members were killed in Nabatieh.