After bombing in Beirut’s Dahiyeh, Palestinian refugee Dalal Dawali fled to Beddawi camp, highlighting renewed displacement and pressure on Lebanon’s refugee communities.
Preservation groups have asked a federal court to block the Trump administration’s reconstruction of the Kennedy Center, escalating a dispute over Washington’s architecture and presidential authority.
TVN reports the principal suspect in Panama’s ‘Alas Chiricanas’ terrorism case will face an extradition hearing on March 26 in Venezuela’s Sala de Casación Penal. The decision could determine whether the suspect is returned to Panama to face charges.
Epic Games will lay off more than 1,000 employees as Fortnite engagement weakens and the company cites industry-wide slower growth, softer spending and tougher economics—not AI.
Oil near $100 a barrel has renewed questions about U.S. monetary policy as the Fed weighs inflation risks against a cooling job market; Chicago Fed president Austan Goolsbee discussed the implications on PBS.
A bioethanol bill in Panama passed its first debate by a 5-4 vote; the requirement’s mandatory nature was the main point of contention. Further debates and details on implementation remain.
PBS reports that Jakarta, home to about 42 million people, is sinking rapidly as climate-driven sea-level rise collides with intensive development and land-subsidence pressures.
Panama’s Budget Commission approved $2.174 million to start bidding for new regional judicial headquarters in Los Santos and Veraguas, funding initial works and 180 maintenance posts.
Acodeco has warned consumers to verify advertising for a new project and to be cautious before making payments or reservations, citing the prior Snowland case as background.
A Panama-based Medicare agent reports wide variation in how Panamanian hospitals handle direct billing for U.S. Medicare beneficiaries, praising Chiriqui Hospital for consistency while warning others are inconsistent or have suspended programs.
Panama restaurant owners report reduced consumption this month and are considering menu changes or smaller portions as they respond to higher fuel prices impacting costs.
The Panama Canal Authority says it expects to start resettlements for the Río Indio infrastructure project in May 2027 and has launched outreach to explain the project scope and relocation options.
Buques de guerra de EEUU participarán en “Mares del Sur 2026” y se espera que hasta 3.500 tripulantes desembarquen por día en la Ciudad de Panamá durante la escala del ejercicio.
South Africa are using a friendly against Panama to trial a revamped squad ahead of the World Cup, with media lists naming players such as Orlando Mosquera and Lyle Foster. The sides previously met in the 2005 Gold Cup quarter-finals, decided on penalties for Panama.
Digital nomads are increasingly favoring Panama for its reliable internet, dollar-based banking, strong transport links via Tocumen Airport, and a livable Panama City that supports both work and leisure.
Two deputies told TVN 2 that the upcoming comparecencia of Carles will be decisive in clarifying institutional management and the operation of child care centers amid public concern.
A New Mexico jury found Meta liable for endangering children on Facebook and Instagram, ordering the company to pay US$375 million after a six-week trial where the state sought US$2.2 billion.
A bill on digital regulation of minors goes to a first debate in Panama’s Legislative Assembly, where lawmakers are divided and will decide whether it has enough support to advance.
The Independent reports UK Border Force has seized a tonne of cocaine shipped from Panama, with an estimated value of £80 million. The large seizure highlights ongoing international drug trafficking challenges and may prompt increased cooperation and investigations.
Former Biden officials told a Carnegie Endowment event that President Trump’s second-term China policy lacks a coherent strategy, echoing problems from his first term and raising concerns about global economic and diplomatic effects.