Panama district Mayor Mayer Mizrachi accuses the central government of withholding legally mandated IBI transfers, citing a $1,107m collection versus $618m transferred and warning of municipal project cuts.
Authorities issued a heat watch for Panama as strong solar radiation is expected to raise the heat index, increasing risks of heat-related illness. Residents are urged to take basic precautions and stay informed.
Bangladesh’s garment industry employs about 4 million people and generates over 80% of exports and 11% of GDP, building a tax base that helps fund public services—raising questions about the future viability of Asia’s labour-intensive, export-led growth model.
Melania Trump walked the red carpet alongside a humanoid robot at a White House education and technology event, highlighting the growing public profile of robotics in learning and policy discussions.
A Paris criminal court sentenced Swiss scholar Tariq Ramadan to 18 years in prison after finding him guilty of raping three women; Ramadan, a former Oxford professor, has faced multiple allegations in France and Switzerland and has previously been convicted in Switzerland.
Panama has presented evidence to Venezuelan courts in its bid to extradite Ali Zaki Hage Jalil over the Alas Chiricanas flight 901 attack; a key hearing is expected amid procedural hurdles.
Coach Broos says Mofokeng will play a central attacking role as Bafana Bafana prepare for friendlies against Panama in Durban and Cape Town, including a match at Moses Mabhida.
An AP report says at least 1,000 troops from the U.S. 82nd Airborne are set to deploy to the Middle East, highlighting the Army’s rapid-response posture.
Telemetro posted a video with the full Lotería Nacional de Panamá ‘Miercolito’ draw results for March 25, 2026; players should verify outcomes with official lottery channels.
An EIN Presswire article cites far‑right online content referencing Panama and the Panama Canal; the excerpt raises questions about rhetoric and potential regional implications.
The National Assembly will begin interviewing candidates for Defensor del Pueblo on Monday, March 30 at 9:30 a.m. in the Salón Manuel Leneé (Salón Azul). The hearings mark the start of formal vetting by legislators.
The EPA will allow gas stations to sell E15 this summer, a move that could lower pump prices and support corn growers but may increase air pollution risks during warm months.
IMHPA reports a 62% probability that El Niño will affect Panama between June and August, prompting authorities and sectors like agriculture and water management to prepare for possible weather shifts.
Al Jazeera reports a week of heightened settler attacks, Israeli limits on Gaza aid and land seizures, disrupting Palestinian life during a period that was meant for celebration.
The acting head of the TSA says passenger wait times at U.S. airports are at record highs as the federal shutdown reaches its 40th day with no resolution.
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.